Mario Balotelli is testing out the theory that blondes have more fun with a new do for the new Year.
It hasn't been the best start to 2013 for the Manchester City forward after his public spat with boss Roberto Mancini. Perhaps he's hoping his new style will wipe the slate clean.
And just for fun here's some more of Mario's 'interesting' hair choices.
Blonde mohawk as Mario Balotelli warms up prior to the Euro 2012 soccer championship quarterfinal match between England and Italy in Kiev. Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP/Press Association ImagesAnother blonde do at training at Carrington Credit: MCFCBalotell goes back to black Credit: Anna Gowthorpe/PA Archive/Press Association Images From Balotelli's days at Inter Milan in 2009, sporting a haircut with the number 17 which refers to the numbers of title won by his team. Credit: AP Photo/Enrico Locci)