Ellie Brown shows off ‘yellow’ hair after 1264 days* in lockdown

*or does it just feel like that?

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Love Island 2018 star Ellie Brown has shared a snap of her short 'yellow' hair (her words, not ours) and surprisingly it's a lewk.

The reality star, who first entered the Love Island villa as a bombshell a couple of years ago, is well known for her long blonde hair but during lockdown she took out her hair extensions.

At the time it seemed as if she regretted her decision because she shared a video of herself with her natural hair out and said, "Oh my God, no no no no. What have I done? What have I done?"

A few weeks later and it looks like she's ready to embrace her hair natural hair and we're not going to li,e it's a vibe.

"Love the hair 😭😭😍😍," wrote one of her followers.

Another commented, "Natural beauty 😍😍😍".

Someone else said, "I like it shorter".

A fourth wrote, "I only wish I looked this good 😍".

One more added, "I have yellow hair too 💛🙈".

If you're anything like Ellie then you might want a purple shampoo to brighten your blonde hair, so we've found the best ones on the high street...

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Watermans Tone Me
Price: £11.99 (was £24.99)

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It's that shiny and silky silver hair that some people just can't resist. Watermans Purple Shampoo and Conditioner Set can help you achieve this. Not only does it have some amazing anti-brass ingredients such as, Willow bark extract, Veg Keratin and Caffeine, it also has a hair boosting technology to help towards getting that salon recharged look.

If there's one thing Scandi hairdressers understand, it's how to keep the perfect blonde. This silver shampoo was designed by Stockholm's favourite salon, Sachajuan. It neutralises yellow using violet pigments while nourishing and hydrating.

You'll have definitely heard of this brand, because it's so gosh darn popular. Provoke's Touch of Silver shampoo is super affordable, and it will give impressive results. Even if you're on a tight budget, you can still take good care of your hair colour with this.

This shampoo is a game-changer for any blonde. It will tone down yellow while moisturising with wheat proteins and vitamin B5. Perfect if you are chasing the ideal ash blonde or a salon-fresh platinum finish and don't want colour build-up.

L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Blondifier Trio
Price: £49.10 (was £54.55)

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L'Oreal's neutralising shampoo helps to protect your blonde hair and keep it looking healthy. This set includes a shampoo, conditioner and mask, so pamper yourself and you'll feel like you've been to the salon.

Philip Kingsley Pure Silver Shampoo
Price: £35.00

This vegan-friendly shampoo has been formulated with optical brighteners and violet hues to reduce the appearance of discolouration. It provides reflective shine and a brighter appearance, while ethylhexylglycerin delivers moisture to the hair. When it comes to hair care, Philip Kingsley knows his stuff.

Jo Hansford's Platinum product line is a godsend for blondes everywhere. You can use this every day to refresh your hair without drying it out. Enriched with nourishing pomegranate oil and sunflower seed extract, it shields hair from oxidation and UV radiation.

Catwalk by Tigi Fashionista Purple Shampoo and Conditioner for Blonde Hair

Rrp: £45.00

Price: £32.10
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Talk about value for money. This TIGI set contains shampoo and conditioner and is worth £35, so it's definitely saving you some cash. These big ol' bottles boost cool tones, reduce brassy tones, and deliver captivating shine. They're also sulphate surfactant free and help protect your hair from heat.

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Earlier this year Ellie opened up about her stint on Love Island and confessed she "starved" herself before going on the ITV2 show.

"One of the biggest myths about Love Island is that we look so toned, tanned and skinny all the time.

"In reality, I practically starved myself going into the villa — eating nothing but fish and vegetables for months and spending hours sweating away in the gym each day," she told The Sun.

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