Emmerdale’s Gemma Oaten looks nothing like her character as she shows off striking hair transformation
EMMERDALE'S Gemma Oaten looks nothing like her character as she shows off her striking hair transformation.
The 38-year-old actress played Rachel Breckle in Emmerdale until 2015 and has since starred in shows including Coronation Street and Holby City.
During her time on Emmerdale, Gemma had long brown locks, and in more recent years she has dabbled with blonde shades.
But in a new social media snaps, Gemma showed off her stunning violet waves.
She wrote alongside them: "In line with new beginnings, comes new hair, right?!
"Chopped and highlighted and toned to an ashy violet tone, all done by the amazing @jeffthehairdresser @oneils_the_hair_advice_centre with a lot of love from @bluskybrands who launch soon #excited (get following all! ❤️).
Read More on Gemma Oaten
"So many times in the past I've been governed by my inner critic and outer critics, as to what I want my hair to be like, now I'm able to govern myself 👏 and it feels good!
"My hair has broken a lot from recent ill health and it's got me in the kickers and blocked me more than I realised mentally… Until now. Tata bad vibing buggy stuff!"
She continued: "New do, new you… Or new do, enhancing same you? Who knew?! There's no right or wrong, But if you're feeling good as a Result… That's the narrative you go with. Not what others say or expect.
"As I always say, to quote Dr Seuss 'today you are you that is truer than true, there is no one alive that is youer than you!'"
Most read in TV
Gemma's fans were quick to compliment her, with one writing: "Really really beautiful."
Another added: "Omg I absolutely love it Gemma it’s bl***y lovely xx."
Meanwhile, a third shared: "Boom. looks fantastic…. New hair always makes you feel better."
