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By Sarah Bull
Messy: Pixie Lott arrived at the New Image hair salon in Shenfield, Essex, on Friday with her hair scraped back into a scruffy bunShe arrived at the hair salon with her hair scraped back in a messy bun.
But just hours later, Pixie Lott emerged from the New Image hairdressers in Shenfield, Essex, with her long blonde locks tamed into a trendy long style.
Wearing a backless cream dress from her own range for Lipsy, Pixie looked fresh and summery - despite the black biker boots she chose to accessorise the outfit.
Sleek: But she later emerged with glistening hair which had been tamed into a glamorous styleThe 19-year-old singer was ensuring she was fully groomed and preened before taking to the stage at Birmingham's LG Arena on Friday night to support Rihanna on the first night of her UK tour.
But while Pixie could have chosen any hair salon to make sure her locks were in tip-top condition, the Mama Do singer opted to visit a hairdressers in the town of Shenfield, Essex - just two miles from her hometown of Brentwood.
Pixie shot to fame after releasing her debut single Mama Do last June. She has since had a string of hit singles including Boys And Girls and Cry Me Out
Support act: Pixie wore a sheer black dress as she performed before Rihanna in Liverpool last nightRihanna's decision to ask Pixie to support her on her The Last Girls On Earth tour has secured Pixie's place as the new princess of pop, and the teenager is enjoying every second.
After performing before Rihanna in Liverpool last night, Pixie - who wore a sheer black dress for the occasion - excitedly tweeted: 'Ahh man liverpool it was the tops! I loved the crowd u lot r the besttttttt.
'I love this whole tour ting thats goin on right bout now, haha!'
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