Former Love Island sensation Zara McDermott has completely transformed her appearance by swapping her signature blonde locks for a rich brunette shade. The 28-year-old reality star turned documentary maker unveiled her dramatic new look to fans on Sunday through a series of Instagram posts.
The Big Reveal: Chocolate Brunette Takes Over
McDermott shared multiple sultry snaps showcasing her voluminous blow-dried brunette tresses after visiting the prestigious Hershesons salon. The television personality appeared radiant as she posed for the camera, clearly delighted with her hair transformation.
In her caption, Zara expressed her enthusiasm for the change, writing: 'I'm obsessed with this chocolate hair colour at the moment so I had to try it myself.' She credited hairstylist Alex for the colour and Samuel B for the cut and blow-dry, thanking the team for making her feel her best.
Love and Support: Louis Tomlinson's Musical Tribute
The hair transformation comes just days after McDermott's boyfriend, former One Direction star Louis Tomlinson, released his new track 'Palaces' on Thursday. The 33-year-old singer seemingly referenced his relationship with Zara in the romantic lyrics that left fans 'speechless'.
Tomlinson's lyrics from his upcoming album 'How Did I Get Here?' include the lines: 'I can feel it, something is happening/ Is it attraction I'm overreacting to/ Either way, this is not how I planned it / You pull me in completely... You can stay for the night in the palaces of my mind'.
Zara immediately showed her support for Louis's new music, sharing the track on her Instagram Stories with the simple but powerful caption: 'incredible'. Fans echoed her sentiment, with one writing: 'Each new song you release makes me appreciate your sense of musical composition even more,' while another called it their 'favourite song' of his so far.
Relationship Milestones and Moving In Together
The couple's romance has been progressing steadily since they first began dating earlier this year, following Zara's split from Made in Chelsea star Sam Thompson last December. Friends close to the pair confirm that their relationship has become serious enough that Zara has essentially moved into Louis's north London mansion.
According to insiders speaking to The Sun: 'They're smitten and she has been spending all of her time at his place, she's pretty much moved in. Zara has even started making her social media videos from there instead of her parents' home.'
The couple went Instagram-official this summer with a sweet kissing selfie that prompted Louis to comment 'I love you' publicly. Their relationship has received warm support from both their families, with Zara's brother calling them a 'beautiful couple' and Louis's sister expressing her approval with 'love love'.
Zara had initially returned to her parents' home after ending her relationship with Sam Thompson, but the geographical distance between their residences made Louis's home a more practical base. The insider added: 'They're in the honeymoon stage and want to be with each other as much as possible when they're not working.'
The couple spent much of the summer travelling together before settling back in the UK, where Zara now frequently uses Louis's property as her primary base between work commitments.
