"It's giving Austin with a little bit of Powers" – Internet reacts as Lisa Rinna's new look transformation goes viral

American actress, model, and TV personality Lisa Rinna has begun trending on social media after her brand-new look went viral. She bid goodbye to her original brunette hair and replaced it with blonde tresses.

The 60-year-old unveiled her hair transformation at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week’s Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show held on June 26.

Lisa Rinna sported a black and white tuxedo, paired with a black bowtie, large square-framed spectacles, and white platforms. As for her new hairdo, it showed off her signature pixie in upward spikes and side bangs.

In the wake of her new look, the internet is now having diverse reactions. While some are responding with disbelief and mocking her transformation, others are praising her for the same.

For instance, Instagram user @somemoodfood commented under The Neighborhood Talk’s post, sharing a carousel of Lisa Rinna’s blonde looks.

“It’s giving Austin with a little bit of Powers,” the person wrote.

A netizen mocks Lisa Rinna's new hair look. (Image via Instagram/ somemoodfood)

Several others joined in the conversation. Here are some of the reactions from X calling out the Days of Our Lives star for looking like her husband and actor, author, and entrepreneur Harry Hamlin.

“Harry Hamlin: You better not be me when I get home. Lisa Rinna: …” a person wrote.

“Harry Hamlin × Cynthia,” one person wrote.

“Harry wore it better,” another person wrote.

Others made separate comparisons.

“They should have cast Lisa Rinna as Einstein in Oppenheimer,” a netizen wrote.

“She looks like Andy Warhol with fillers,” another netizen wrote.

“I thought this was Rod Stewart #RHOBH,” an individual wrote.

Some of her fans also hailed her new look.

“Lissa Rinna the icon she is,” another individual wrote.

“I’m so obsessed,” one netizen wrote.

So far, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star has not addressed the mixed response to her new look. However, she told Perfect Magazine that it took 12 hours to dye her hair "platinum,” and it was the “biggest deal” as she had never done it before in her life.

“No one’s going to be hotter, probably, than me,” she quipped.

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Lisa Rinna unveiled her new look on Instagram

After her new blonde look from the Viktor & Rolf Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show in the ongoing Paris Fashion Week earned traction online, Lisa Rinna also shared the same on her Instagram.

She donned a long leopard print furry trench coat with shoulder pads, previewing the Balenciaga collection, and made her blonde hair tie all the way back. She captioned her post:

"Such an honor to attend Balenciaga couture in Paris wearing the couture collection. Every piece was absolutely stunning! Thank you for having me @balenciaga."

Before her hair transformation, the Rinna Beauty founder also made her appearance during the Stephane Rolland Haute Couture show on June 25 with her brunette bob and a retro dress.

In November 2023, the Melrose Place actress told E! News that she was “really proud to express myself the way that I want to at 60 years old,” adding she never limits herself but rather enjoys the “risks” and experiments with her style while having “fun with fabulous people.” She also quipped that she never thinks too much and just goes for it.