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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Megan Rapinoe #15 of United States celebrates with the gold medal after defeating Japan by a score of 2-1 to win the Women’s Football gold medal match on Day 13 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wembley Stadium on August 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 09: Megan Rapinoe #15 of United States celebrates with the gold medal after defeating Japan by a score of 2-1 to win the Women’s Football gold medal match on Day 13 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at Wembley Stadium on August 9, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
At FIFA Women’s World Cup 2011, as the USWNT entered the pitch, everybody noticed a left winger entering the field with platinum hair. It became an iconic sight for fans as Megan Rapinoe walked in. An icon on and off the pitch, Rapinoe is not only a vocal leader but also a fashionista. She has some of the most exuberant hairstyles of recent times, trending worldwide. But before her purple hair, she donned a platinum hair look.
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As she took to the field to play for her country, she donned a stunning look that shocked her parents. In fact, her dad Jim Rapinoe once recalled how he failed to recognize her daughter. He appeared on the famous ‘Raising Fame: Sports Edition’ with Stephen Curry‘s parents, Dell Curry and Sonya Curry, to describe the events.
Megan Rapinoe had her dad surprised!
Rapinoe had various hair colors during her time, and her dad recalled the time when she donned platinum hair. Her mother, Denise Rapinoe, was shocked when she saw her, while her dad failed to recognize her daughter on the field. Therefore, her new hairstyle made waves on the turf and outside it.

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HARRISON, NEW JERSEY – MARCH 08: Megan Rapinoe #15 of the United States looks on against Spain at Red Bull Arena on March 08, 2020 in Harrison, New Jersey. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
Jim Rapinoe said, “Well, I didn’t even know it. I mean, there was a game, and I’m looking at her. I was watching TV and looking around, ‘Where the hell is Megan at?'” The trend she started with her hairstyles deserves special mention. She is one of the greatest soccer players and completely dominated her games.
For years, she had the platinum hairstyle. But, everything fell into place with her stunning pink hair, and it became a trend worldwide. All in all, she is a trendsetter for hairstyles worldwide.
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The Rapinkoe!
The hairstyle of Rapinoe completely dominated the headlines for its bold look. It is called the Rapinkoe by Riawna Capri at Nine Zero One Salon. The bold pink shade was back in fashion as she pulled it off in style.

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For people who desire her stunning look, here are some tips from her hairstylist. “After lifting to perfection, you must tone. I toned with Redken 2/3 9V + 1/3 9N. Then I applied RaPINKoe, which this time consists of Pulp Riot Hair 2/3 Blush 1/3 Lilac and … one inch of Sea Glass Mint Green! I learned this secret (Sea Glass Mint Green) from Amber Maynard Bolt, it cancels out just enough of that flaming color to give it a soft subdued hue,” mentioned Capri.
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Do you like Megan’s hairstyle? Do you want to try it?
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