Elvis presley eyes

Introduction

Elvis Presley is one of the most iconic musicians and cultural figures of the 20th century.

His slick pompadour hairstyle with jet black hair is an instantly recognizable part of his look. However, Elvis was actually naturally blonde and dyed his hair black using dye throughout his career. Elvis’ natural hair color has been a source of curiosity and debate among fans over the years.

Elvis presley natural hair color

This article will examine the evidence around Elvis’ real hair color and why he chose to dye it black.

What was Elvis’ natural hair color?

Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi with naturally blonde hair.

Several sources confirm that Elvis’ hair was blonde as a child and teenager before he started dying it black in the 1950s.

Elvis’ childhood friend Guy Harris said “His hair was sandy blond. It wasn’t what I would call blond, blond.

It was sandy blond. And it wasn’t really blond so much as it was sort of a light brown.”

Elvis’ cousin Billy Smith also shar