Just as the internet’s fixation with Jared Leto’s dramatic haircut died down, another Leto-related hair ‘event’ hit the web. “DROP EVERYTHING: Jared Leto is platinum blonde,” reported the Huffington Post. “It’s been just days since the world mourned the loss of Leto’s beloved man bun. Now, the handsome actor is pretty much unrecognizable with his new platinum, shaved ‘do,” HuffPo ranted. “It’s been a long, emotional roller coaster of a week for fans of Leto’s once-gloriously long locks,” The Hollywood Reporter chimed in. While this does seem like the mainstream entertainment media’s typical (over) reaction to celebrity looks and antics is we here at 18|8 aren’t super surprised at the Leto-goes-platinum reaction.

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