Tuesday 15 November 2022 01:08 AM Home and Away's Patrick O'Connor shocks fans as he unveils dramatic hair ... trends now Home and Away's Patrick O'Connor shocks fans as he unveils dramatic hair transformation: 'I'll have to get used to it!' By Mary Mrad For Daily Mail Australia Published: 00:55 GMT, 15 November 2022 | Updated: 01:05 GMT, 15 November 2022 Viewcomments He is one of Australia's most recognisable faces. But Patrick O'Connor looked completely different as he debuted a dramatic new hair transformation on Instagram. The Home and Away actor ditched his signature brunette locks in favour of a short blonde hairdo. Home and Away's Patrick O'Connor (pictured) shocked fans as he unveiled his dramatic hair transformation Patrick showed off his new hairstyle on Instagram by sharing a photo of himself and his cavoodle Winnie. The actor's new hairstyle divided his fans, with some calling it 'horrible' while others insisting it 'suits him'. 'Mmm not sure, I'll have to get used to it but it makes your eyes stand out,' one person said. The Home and Away actor ditched his signature brunette locks in favour of a short blonde hairdo 'No no no, it looks horrible,' another commented. One person wrote: 'I love your new hairdo Paddy, it feels nice and fresh when you get a new haircut and colour.' 'Still handsome no matter what colour hair Paddy has,' another said. The actor's new hairstyle divided his fans, with some calling it 'horrible' while others insisting it 'suits him' It comes after Patrick's girlfriend Sophie Dillman recently recalled how her first date with the actor was not as romantic as one would hope. Sophie, 29, had been rushed to hospital after her endometriosis flared up painfully. The lovebirds went for burgers at Mary's in Newtown when excruciating pain suddenly hit, forcing her to sit on the sidewalk. 'I said, "I have to sit down, right now." And [Patrick] was like, "Sophie, we're on King Street, you can't sit down!"' she explained. It comes after Patrick's girlfriend Sophie Dillman recalled how her first date with the actor was not as romantic as one would hope 'So I was sitting in a laneway, and I rang my mum and I was like, "Mum, I've gotta go to hospital, it's so bad, I don't have enough painkillers." 'My sister was giving me all this advice as well, and he'd never seen anything like that before, the poor guy!' She went on to say despite the fact Patrick 'went white', he did everything he could to support her through the experience. The on- and off-screen couple play Dean Thompson and Ziggy Astoni on Home and Away. Sophie had been rushed to hospital after her endometriosis flared up painfully. The lovebirds went for burgers at Mary's in Newtown when excruciating pain suddenly hit, forcing her to sit on the sidewalk Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility