It's been a week of hair transformation in these parts. First it was Cat McNeil's bangs. Now Naty Chabanenko's gone black—and she's seeing something of a career renaissance as a result. She says, “My natural hair is strawberry blond and curly. But, I've always wanted to dye it black. Luckily, my agency was cool with it, but as soon as I did it, a lot of my commercial clients thought the look was too strong. It's cool though...I'm shooting for more magazines and walking more shows now.”

Hey, whatever works!

Naty Chabanenko (NEXT) in Giorgio Armani Maestro Fusion Blush in 400, Eye & Brow Maestro in Gold , and Rouge Ecstasy Lipstick in Four Hundred . Photographed by Tom Newton. Makeup by Annie Kreighbaum.