Elvis Presley, the 'King of Rock and Roll,' is universally recognized for his jet-black pompadour. However, he was actually born a natural blonde. His hair began to darken slightly into a sandy brown as he reached his teens, but it was never naturally black. Early in his career, Presley began dying his hair to achieve a more dramatic, 'edgy' look that he felt suited his rebellious musical style. Legend has it that before he could afford professional hair dye, he used cheap black shoe polish to darken his locks. Eventually, he settled on a signature mix of high-end dyes like Miss Clairol 51D. He maintained this look for the rest of his life, often dying his eyelashes as well, which helped define the smoldering gaze that captivated millions of fans.