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The Irish Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘At this rate I'm going to have a buzzcut', says Muireann O'Connell as she shares ‘singed' hair nightmare
IRELAND AM star Muireann O'Connell has shared her "singed" hair fiasco and claimed that her next move will be a "buzz cut". The hair journey over the past year after chopping off her locks due to heat damage. Advertisement 2 Muireann O'Connell chopped off her hair due to heat damage 2 Muireann has revealed the same issue has repeated itself again The 41-year-old told followers that she decided to cut off her hair in January after the top layer was "completely and utterly singed" from using a straightener every day. The popular presenter revealed that the same issue had repeated itself as she joked: "At this rate, I'm going to have a buzz cut and I don't have the ears for it." The star added: "Before you say it, I may as well as have a condom on my head with all the heat protector I use." Advertisement READ MORE IN MUIREANN Muireann then confessed that she found inspiration from Irish influencer Sabrina Hill, who uses a The Irish host decided to give the hair tool a go this morning as she emphasised: "I will try anything to stop the damage." After trying out the Airwrap, Muireann joked: "Okay I know Sabrina Hill's hair looks like a God damn goddess, mine is more of a mushroom head." However, she gushed: "My hair actually felt like hair today and not a Brillo pad so, result!" Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN She finally joked: "We move forward in trying to stop the singe… wigs, right?" And fans all thanked Muireann for the hair tip as they flocked to the comment section. Muireann O'Connell shares glimpse of home Lily wrote: "Thanks for the hair tip, I want to stop using heat on my own hair." Tanya said: " You look great @muireann.o not like a mushroom head at all ." Advertisement Carolyn added: "You did a great job on your hair, it's beautiful." While Rosanne remarked: "Okay maybe I do need a Dyson Airwrap." This comes after Muireann revealed the STAR'S STRUGGLE The Virgin Media star and her fiancé, who she got engaged to in 2021, were on the hunt to for four years before getting the keys to their new home. Advertisement The After blood, sweat and tears, the popular presenter POSITIVE MESSAGE The former radio star posted a Muireann opened up about the stressful journey saying: "For anyone going through it, I know how s**t this is. Advertisement "It was years. The personal stress. The relationship stress. I can only imagine the stress if you're looking when you have children . "I hate the 'what's for you won't pass you by' thing/ It used to get to me so much, even though people were just being lovely. "Everyday, I expected a call saying the house had fallen through. I didn't believe it until I had the keys in my hand but all I could do was be positive. "Even if I was absolutely lying to myself and downing a bottle of wine of a Friday to keep the sanity. Much love to all the hunters." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘You have some figure', cry fans as Ireland AM star Muireann O'Connell reveals how her style awards dress was created
IRELAND AM host Muireann O'Connell has given fans an exclusive look inside her award show look. The Advertisement 3 Muireann O'Connell attended the Platinum VIP Style Awards 3 Muireann wore a pink gown by designer Eamon McGill 3 Muireann shared behind the scenes snaps from the night pink floor length gown with an incredible train and dramatic bow attachment. The 41-year-old had all eyes on her as she rocked the figure hugging gown on the red carpet . The Taking to Advertisement READ MORE IN MUIREANN The popular presenter explained: "Eamon measured me, sent me a sketch and we did a few consultations, then the lovely Andrea, who is an amazing seamstress, made the dress in like three days. "Eamon knew what he wanted it to be, boobs and legs and it was a fascinating process and I would love to do it again." Muireann then added a series of videos from her time getting ready in the Intercontinental Hotel before the event. The star had a crowd of hair stylists and make-up artists helping her get ready carpet ready. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Once Muireann made the finishing touches to her look, she stood in front of the camera and lifted up her skirt to show off her spanks. She humorously danced around in the spanks and said: "Yes, I am wearing massive spanks because the dress was tight, as you can tell." Muireann O'Connell shows off TV outfit The hot host then twirled around to show off the back of the dress which she confessed was her "favourite" part. The back had a deep v design and a fitted silhouette which showed off Muireann's incredible figure perfectly. Advertisement The breakfast show presenter then penned in her caption: "Hello loves! Thank you so, so much for voting for me in @ Style Awards! "I can't believe it… nor can all the actual stylish people that were there. THANK YOU all so much for taking time out of your day to do that voting. It is so beyond lovely of you!" Fans and friends all flocked to the comment section to swoon over the fantastic red-carpet look. Roseanna Ruane wrote: "Adored this, you have some figure. Huge congrats lady." Advertisement Prime Time host, While Jean gushed: "Genuinely so stunning and chic! I would say one of the top looks, if not THE top look, of the night!"
The Irish Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I went grey at 15' admits Ireland AM host Muireann O'Connell as she reveals ‘game changer' hair hack
IRELAND AM star Muireann O'Connell has taken fans on her "game changing" hair transformation. The Limerick native started going grey at the young age of 15 and found herself at the hairdressers "every nine to 12 days". 3 Muireann O'Connell has opened up about her grey hair 3 Muireann has been covering up her greys since the age of 15 3 Muireann recently found a 'game changing' hack that saved her money at the hairdressers hair hack that has saved her both money and time. The 41-year-old started off telling fans: "I am a cover up grey-aholic." The star continued to share the numerous amount of hairstyles she has tried in just two years to cover up her grey. Muireann went from brown to red to strawberry blonde and then platinum all in the space of 24 months. READ MORE IN MUIREANN The Irish presenter said: "My god it really affected my scalp." The In January, Muireann made a major change to her hair when she chopped it all off into a stylish French bob. The stylish star also "stopped" using highlights to mask her grey hair and has introduced "grey blending". MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN Muireann explained: "What that means is she dyes the pepper to bring it up to the colour of the salt, it's just evening out the colour. "The bottom of my hair is still my old masked colour so it will take a while for that to dry out." Muireann O'Connell shares on-air looks after stressful morning Muireann gushed over the "difference it made to her life" as she cut out multiple trips to the hair salon per month. She said: "Hopefully I will only be going every eight to 10 weeks!" The host then shared the final results of her most recent "grey blending" session with her hairdresser. Muireann looked incredible with a bright blonde colour in her hair with a lighter tone around her roots. The broadcaster wrote in her caption: " So this is the grey-blending process @normajeanhair started on my hair in January. 'HERE FOR THIS' " It's been a game changer for the scalp ( and a money saver for the pocket) The itch was something ferocious. I used to have chunks coming off my head. Maaaaaanky. Still have dandruff but nowhere near as bad. "Being grey is a pain in the hoop because the texture of the hair- well at least the texture of my hair- is brillo pad if you're not washing it every day. If people wanna go grey, super! All for it! I don't. Each to their own." And fans all flocked to the comment section to react to Muireann's latest hair tip. Roseanna wrote: "Wow, grey blending, I'm here for this." Carol said: "Love it, it looks soo naturally beautiful." Maggie added: "So much nicer now ,I dont know why so many more women don't embrace it. It's beautiful!" And Sinead remarked: "Every nine to 12 days wow. This must be life changing!!"
The Irish Sun
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘I look very 80s', says Muireann O'Connell as she worries about Dunnes Stores outfit before hosting on Ireland AM
IRELAND AM star Muireann O'Connell is renowned for her fashionable TV looks - and today's outfit was a real statement. The Limerick native was back on the hit breakfast show alongside her usual co-hosts Alan Hughes and Tommy Bowe for another jam-packed episode. Advertisement 3 Muireann O'Connell was back on Ireland AM 3 Muireann wore a pink ensemble from Dunnes Stores 3 Muireann was in two minds about wearing the bright pink look spring weather by adding a pop of colour to her work outfit today. The 41-year-old stepped out in an all pink ensemble from The vibrant look comprised of a structured baby-pink cardigan and a puffball midi skirt. However, the Irish host didn't seem entirely keen on the look when she tried it on at first. Advertisement READ MORE IN MUIREANN In a clip posted to her star appeared in the pink set and said: "Good morning. My colours are blush and bashful." She joked: "What do we think? Do I just look like my mother's bathroom suite from the early 90s? Because it's the same colour." The popular presenter told fans: "Everything is Dunnes. I think I need a heel for the skirt on the telly. I think I do." Muireann then added an adorable pair of animal print stiletto heels to elevate the look. Advertisement MOST READ IN THE IRISH SUN She added: "I just think with the shoes , I need the height because there's a lot of material going on. "It's very 80s, 90s. What do you think? I feel like I'm in a cloud." Ireland AM star Tommy Bowe returns to show after break Of course fans all flocked to the comment section to share their opinion on Muireann's dreamy look. Catherine wrote: "This is amazing. I love it." Advertisement Kellie said: "Love this outfit, one of my favourite colours, blush pink." Tanya added: "I think you look absolutely beautiful." BARGAIN BUY And Roz swooned: "You're rocking the look!" And if you like Muireann's fabulous puff skirt, you don't have to worry about breaking the bank to buy it. Advertisement The Gallery Bubble Hem Skirt is currently available to purchase online and in Dunnes Stores nationwide for just €35. Meanwhile, the matching Gallery Selene Cardigan can be copped for €5 less, at €30.
