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Donald Trump's Transformation Goes Viral As He Debuts Darker Hair While Admitting He Does His Own Makeup To Avoid Looking Like A 'Dead Person'

October 22, 2026 by Abigail Connolly
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Donald Trump has sparked fresh conversation online after appearing with darker-looking hair and making an unexpected confession about his makeup routine.

The president’s appearance has been a frequent topic of discussion on social media, with users often weighing in whenever he seems to change up his signature look. Now, his latest remarks about how he gets camera-ready have added another unexpected twist to the conversation. Read more about how he addressed his transformation and how the internet reacted below.

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Donald Trump Debuts Darker Hair And Admits To Doing His Own Makeup During A Rally

The president has been switching up his appearance in recent weeks, with his trademark blonde combover taking on different shades before appearing noticeably darker and almost entirely brown on October 18th. The latest change comes after he previously acknowledged concerns about his thinning hair, which has also become a topic of conversation online.

 

During a rally in Georgia just two days earlier, Trump also made a surprising confession about his beauty routine while criticizing Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's alleged spending on makeup. The president revealed that he applies his own makeup, offering an explanation for why he prefers to wear a little before public appearances.

 

"Jon Ossoff has spent more money on makeup, and by the way I wear very little, and I do it myself," he said. "Because if you don't put a little on, you look a little bit like a dead person, and I don't want to look that way."

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Social Media Users React To Trump's Comments On His 'Makeup'

This isn't the first time the 80-year-old's changing appearance has sparked a reaction online, as his shifting hair color and signature look have repeatedly drawn attention.

 

However, his recent comments about applying his own makeup offered a rare glimpse into his personal grooming routine, giving social media users another reason to weigh in on the president's transformation.

 

"It shows that you do it yourself," commented an Instagram user, as another echoed, "As if we couldn't tell you cake it on."

 

"Oh, that's why it looks so ridiculous," a user wrote.

 

"Looks like he does his own wigs too," a user suggested, as another added, "We can tell you do your own little old lady hair, and clown makeup!"

 

"Sounds like insecurity to me," a user commented.

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Abigail is a journalist based in Brooklyn, New York. As an Editorial Assistant for SheFinds, she covers topics ranging from celebrity news and fashion to wellness. She has written for other publications, including Chip Chick, Bandsintown, BroadwayWorld, and more. When she isn't writing, Abigail loves spending time in the city with her friends, being a 'dog mom' to her Chihuahua, and singing along to some of her favorite music.

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