Ever since she appeared on our screens as Home and Away‘s lovable Hayley Smith, Bec Hewitt (née Cartwright) captured our immediate attention – and stole our hearts in the process.
The original Sydney-sider was an iconic face of the Aussie soap for years, with her misunderstood character raking in viewers as they witnessed her tumbles and triumphs on the shores of Summer Bay.
Even when she eventually departed the show in 2005 after announcing her first pregnancy with husband and tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt, the Australian golden girl stayed front and centre of the public eye.
And some things never change when it comes to some of Australia’s most well loved soap celebs… well, unless you count Bec’s enviable head of hair in the mix.
If you take a stroll down memory lane, you’ll become well aware of the multi-faceted colour palette Bec has introduced to her locks.
From signature blonde to dark brunette, shades of black and even a fine mahogany phase, the 38-year-old mum has never been shy of a spot of hair dye – and the pictures certainly prove it.
Most recently, Bec went back to the dark side and debuted her new chocolate blonde locks.
Here, we take a look back at her eye-opening hair transformation – and keep scrolling, because you’re in for another surprise as we come to the year 2020…
1999 premiere in Sydney
Back to her roots, Bec was the ultimate beach blonde gal in 1999 – with perfect bouncy curls to boot.
2001 London
In 2001, the Home and Away star joined her cast mates Ada Nicomedou, Kate Richie and Kimberly Cooper in London as they epitomised early naughties fashion (and hair!) like certified pros.
2001 London 2
Bec’s blonde highlights in 2001were icons in themselves.
2002 Logies
For the 2002 TV WEEK Logie Awards, Bec went full barbie-blonde, complete with a bright purple velvet dress.
2003
And no one lived in 2003 without some on-trend side bangs. Bec was well up with the times, to say the least.
2003 London – Tammin Sursok (Dani Sutherland)
On occasion, Bec opted for a hat to accessorise her tresses. Pictured here in London in 2003 with cast mate Tammin Sursok, the Home and Away gals are giving us all kinds of flashbacks.
2003 TV Week Logie Awards
Adding a little bit of volume, Bec debuted some honey highlights in 2003. We also spit some hair extensions in there too…
2004 Aussie open
Attending the Australian Open in 2004, Bec showed her support for new flame Lleyton – as well as a partial peroxide.
2004 Golden Slipper Racing Carnival
For the 2004 Golden Slipper Racing Carnival, Bec’s wavy up-do and pale pink frock could have come straight out of a Bardot catalogue.
2004 logies
At the Logies that year, fans went wild over her sleek-but-messy bun and chic strapless gown.
Bec Hewitt on how she started dating Lleyon Hewitt
2005 Logies
The following year, Bec and Lleyton proved they were all about noughties fashion. The two-toned “top-deck” hair was back!
Bec and Lleyton Hewitt’s daughter Ava’s performance on Dancing With The Stars
2005 with Jason Smith
Shortly before departing Home and Away, Bec’s blonde and brunette ‘do was at a peak. And cast mate Jason Smith was clearly a fan.
2006 logies
At the 2006 Logies, the newly married couple’s smiles were as bright as Bec’s hair.
2006 Aussie open
Peroxide was the name of the game in 2006.
The Weekly image
Cute! Mum-of-three Bec twinned with her gorgeous children by rocking some seriously lighter tresses.
2007 Aussie open
A head band never hurts! Attending the 2007 Aussie Open, Bec accessorised with the ultimate accessory of the time.
2007 Tennis Masters Series Hamburg
Surprise… Later that year, the new mum debuted a mahogany look.
Later that year at the French Open, Bec’s hair was an even brighter red hue!
2008 Aussie open 2
She continued to rock the copper-toned vibe into 2008 and in true noughties fashion, even added a blonde-streaked fringe!
2008 Aussie open
Spot the streaks: Bec is clearly a fan of multiple tones.
2013 Aussie open
The headband is back! In 2013, Bec rocked the fringe of-the-moment, and classed things up with a jewel-clad headpiece.
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Sleek and chic indeed – the stunning Aussie rocked the red carpet with this perfect up-do. Not a hair out of place.
Bec gave us serious hair-envy when she debuted a dirty blonde bob at the 2017 Australian Open,
Bec 1
Bec let her bob grow out and opted for tousled blonde locks in 2017.
There’s nothing like a day at the races to pull out your best hair accessory! At the 2017 Melbourne Cup, Bec donned a large woven fascinator and swept her blonde locks up in a tight bun.
In November 2018, Bec opted for her sleekest look yet! The mother-of-three rocked the classic middle part during a public appearance.
2020
But it doesn’t end there! In March 2020, the 38-year-old debuted a chic brunette ‘do that we loved.
dwts
In 2021, Bec made a long-anticipated grand return to our screens on Dancing With The Stars! The 37-year-old took to the dancefloor with a much longer balayage ‘do.
