Why did Wanda dye her hair red?

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Why did Wanda dye her hair red?

Why did Wanda dye her hair red?

Why did Wanda dye her hair red?

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Or they’re making her a red head because red’s kind of her color. Scarlet Witch, y’know.

I do like this theory, though.

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Or she's just got red hair because she's in disguise as a fugitive, like BW has blonde hair.

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Scarlett Johansson is already blonde in real life, and I think they dyed Elizabeth's hair dark, because I believe she was blonde during the Civil War era

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Wait...I have dark brown hair...does this mean I’m an antagonist? Dude, that is awesome.

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You now have vague red ball powers..

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I always took it to mean as her hair becomes less brown and more red, the more potent her powers are getting.

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If anything, the red on her hair should be more red the more powerful she becomes.

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"so you're dying your hair basically"-Mini Thor

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I've seen some other people say this, but I don't really think so. She has this sort of red hair as a disguise like Widow is a blonde. This pic of her in Civil War is too light, her hair is really more like this, which isn't really much different from AOU.

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But it’s probably just a reference to Jean Grey because let’s be honest here, her hair looks like fire...

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Then again though, look at Famke Janssen’s Jean Grey suit it looks extremely similar to Witch’s

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Yeah, like. Dark hair and a lot of makeup means corrupt/evil, and light hair/makeup means pure, loveable, the serial killer will leave the virgin alone. Classic Hollywood stuff.

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This makes more sense than my theory that her powers were getting stringer making her ginger🙈

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Why did Wanda dye her hair red?

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Why can't they keep Wanda's hair brown in the MCU? It's getting lighter and lighter each movie.

I wonder if changing hairstyles on certain characters isn’t a toy marketing thing, akin to changing the costume. That way you can make new merch that looks different.

Wanda is in hiding in Infinity War so it makes sense that she would dye her hair. Same goes for Black Widow’s platinum blond hair, though neither of those shades are good for going incognito.

More generally, the hair changes are meant to reflect changes in her character. Her aesthetic has shifted throughout the movies. If you compare how she was styled in Age of Ultron to how she’s styled in Infinity War, it’s a big difference. We’ve gone from ripped tights to ripped jeans to ripped mom jeans. There’s still a visual throughline, but the look has matured. Some of that is the difference between how Whedon views Wanda and how the Russos do. Some of it is the evolution she’s gone through.

Not gonna lie, I’m a little ‘eh’ on them using lighter hair to signal that she’s become more heroic. But I overanalyze everything, so.

She’s a powerful superhero with hair that matches her name. Wanda Maximoff even sports red hair for the Disney+ original Marvel series, WandaVision. Outside of her role as Scarlet Witch, however, Elizabeth Olsen has a hair color similar to her sisters. 

Here’s what we know about this actor and her hair color both outside of and within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Why did Wanda dye her hair red?
Paul Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen of ‘WandaVision’ took part today in the Disney+ Showcase at Disney’s D23 EXPO 2019 | Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney

Scarlet Witch has red hair for movies like ‘Avengers: Civil War’ and ‘Avengers: Endgame’

She’s called “Scarlet Witch” for a reason. Fans first met this character in Avengers: Age of Ultron, where she fought alongside her brother. After the death of her brother, she joined the Avengers, becoming one of the most powerful heroes among them.

Just like her red hair, Scarlet Witch has a red hue emit from her hands, and sometimes her eyes, when she’s using her powers. Wanda’s abilities include neuroelectric interfacing, telekinesis, and even mental manipulation.

The Marvel actors are known for changing their hairstyles throughout their time in the MCU. Brie Larson as Captain Marvel sported an “elongated pixie” cut in Avengers: Endgame.

Captain America went from no facial hair to a beard in Avengers: Infinity War. Black Widow, who was first introduced with red hair, sported everything from a blonde bob to an ombre-esque hairstyle. 

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When she’s acting as Scarlet Witch, Olsen dyes her hair to match the role, as Dailymail showcased with a picture of the actor in between scenes. Outside of her role with Marvel films like Avengers: Age of Ultron, this actor has a different hair natural color, which has changed over the years. 

In some pictures, she’s sporting a light brown, others it’s more blonde and shades of copper. This hair color is similar to her two sisters, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, known for their work on the sitcom Full House.

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Elizabeth Olsen has red hair for the Marvel original series, ‘WandaVision’

Wanda helped defeat Thanos in the 2019 blockbuster Avengers: Endgame. However, her role as an Avengers is far from done. This character and the actor behind her returned for the Disney+ original series, WandaVision, as did Paul Bettany’s character, Vision.

These two traveled to different iconic sitcoms, including The Brady Bunch and The Dick Van Dyke Show to start a new life together. Although they try to fit in, no matter why they do, they’re always considered “an unusual couple.” 

For Vision, he would change his natural look to appear more human. Based on the theme of the era, their outfits and hairstyles changed, Wanda always sported her red hair. 

This original series starring Olsen premiered on the streaming platform in 2021. New episodes debut on a weekly basis. However, it’s unclear if WandaVision will return for a second season. More information will presumably be announced in the coming months.

Why did Wanda's hair go from brown to red?

She stands in opposition to Tony Stark, blaming Stark Industries for her parents' deaths. Eventually, she swaps sides and becomes an Avenger—and her hair signals this transition. In Age of Ultron, Wanda has brown hair. It lightens a bit and goes almost auburn in her next appearance, Captain America: Civil War.

Why is Wanda's hair red now?

Wanda is in hiding in Infinity War so it makes sense that she would dye her hair. Same goes for Black Widow's platinum blond hair, though neither of those shades are good for going incognito. More generally, the hair changes are meant to reflect changes in her character. Her aesthetic has shifted throughout the movies.

Why did Wanda make the hex red?

The immediate assumption is that Wanda reinforces the Westview hex so SWORD can't throw any more outdated weapons through the barrier. Wrapping her red magic around the existing field, no intruders should be able to enter.