...
...
Next Story

Trump hair color update: Did POTUS dye it brunette? What to know amid Jimmy Fallon's mock advert

Trump’s hair appeared darker in recent New Jersey photos, sparking dye and wig speculation. There is no official confirmation he dyed his hair.

Updated on: Sep 10, 2026, 01:21:41 IST
Advertisement

The internet is convinced that President Donald Trump, at age 79, may have dyed his hair a darker shade. It all started with recent press pool photos of the President as he was getting off Air Force One in New Jersey on Monday on Monday.

Donald Trump arrives to speak during a "Steel Across America" event on the Ellipse near the White House on September 8. (AFP)
Donald Trump arrives to speak during a "Steel Across America" event on the Ellipse near the White House on September 8. (AFP)

Trump's blonde hair had been turning paler with age, as photos and videos of the President prior to last Monday are testimony to. But as he was spotted in New Jersey on Monday, his hair appeared visibly darker than in previous visuals.

Such was the buzz around the darker hair color that even Jimmy Fallon weighed in on it in the latest edition of his show, The Tonight Show. Fallon suggested that Trump might have dyed his hair.

Note: There is no confirmation either from official sources or from the White House about Trump possibly dyeing his hair.

Also read: Trump's 'new hair color' has internet talking days after president insisted, 'I don't wear a wig'

Did Trump Dye His Hair?

Fallon then played a mock advert for a hair dye called "Touch of Cray." He joked that, along with hair colour, it gives you the ability to rename states, put your face on coins, allegedly flirt with Natalie Harp, and host a UFC event at the White House.

A mock product for "Touch of Cray" was featured, which had a photo of Trump with his hair dyed black. “Now it all makes sense,” Fallon said.

Also read: When, where and how to buy iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max and Duo: Release and pre-order dates revealed

Social Media Abuzz With Trump Hair Color

For the last three days, Trump's alleged new hair color has been a matter of social media discussions. In fact, Fallon was the first big name celebrity to pick up on the chatter after hundreds of posts were made on social media speculating everything from hair dye to Trump potentially wearing a wig.

“This is a picture of Trump from earlier today. All of a sudden he’s a brunette and has a different hairstyle,” said one.

“Trump wears a wig, a girdle, a waist belt, a diaper,” joked one.

“A new photo of Donald Trump is going viral showing his hair a dark brown color. Some wonder if he’ll now claim the midterms are wigged,” joked one.

“Trump literally took the “orangutan-orange hair” insult to heart—here’s his new hair color!” wrote one.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shamik Banerjee

Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.

Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.
Stay updated with US News covering politics, crime, weather, local events, and sports highlights. Get the latest on Donald Trump and American politics along with Horoscope 2026.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Notifications

Get breaking alerts directly from the newsroom

Notifications are on!You'll be notified when news breaks