KJ Apa, a.k.a. Archie, a.k.a. Riverdale's resident cute redhead, a.k.a. my secret future husband and/or cuddle buddy, just ditched his ginger hair and dyed it black. Please collect the shards of your heart and keep reading.
Yes, Apa's signature hair color is officially gone (at least, for now) as he proved in a selfie posted to his Instagram Stories this morning. In the photo, Apa is standing in front of a bathroom mirror with inky, jet-black hair—and an equally black shirt—with the caption "Boys are back on ☠."
Not only is Apa giving me serious 2007 Myspace vibes (My Chemical Romance, anyone?), but he's also most definitely no longer looking like the same wholesome-ish Archiekins we know and love.
Season two of Riverdale just wrapped, so I'm assuming Apa wanted to feel like his normal ol' self again for at least a few months before filming—and hair dyeing— starts up again. Which, you know, is understandable, considering the fact that Archie isn't real, Apa is an actor, and his natural hair color is actually dark brown in real life.
Still, I'll be pumped for my future-betrothed's hair to turn back to ginger, if only because it'll signal the impending new season of the best show ever.
RELATED STORY
-
Chrishell Stause Will Play the Villain If She Needs ToThe 'Selling Sunset' star has achieved what few (maybe no one) in the reality TV genre has: being a longtime fan favorite. But with her appearance on season 3 of 'Traitors,' she's ready to make enemies and get a little scrappy.
-
This Unexpected Royal is Richer Than The KingThe top three people on this list might surprise you.
-
Sydney Sweeney Winterizes a Plunging Mini Dress With a Sheer Turtleneck and a Fur-Lined Penny Lane CoatThe star layered all her favorite cold-weather trends for a night on Broadway.
-
Rihanna’s New Pixie Cut Puts Her Curls Front and CenterFenty Beauty is releasing a new product and Rihanna showed off her natural hair to help promote it.
-
Gray Hair Was the Hottest Accessory at the 2025 Golden GlobesGray hair is chic, period.
-
25 Brown Nail Designs To Instantly Elevate Winter's Hottest Polish TrendLuxury at your fingertips.
-
Ginseng Extract May Be the Answer to Your Hair Growth WoesRapunzel status, unlocked.
-
20 Beauty Stocking Stuffers Guaranteed to Please Your Pickiest Family MembersBeauty editor-tested and approved.
-
24 Luxury Beauty and Wellness Gifts for Your Pickiest Self-Care Obsessed FriendsGuaranteed to please even your pickiest friends and family.
-
10 Winter Hair Color Trends Fashionable Women Love This SeasonThe season's top hair color trends are painfully chic.
-
10 Winter Haircut Trends Stylish Women Are Wearing in 2024It's time to get a little scissor happy.
