""I took the plunge last week," says Nell. "I didn't have the nerve to dye it myself so I popped along to my favourite hairdresser and said 'do your worst!'.

"I must admit I was a bit stunned when I first looked in the mirror but the fairer colour really makes my green eyes twinkle.

"Besides, I felt it was time for a change."

"I love to shock and I love to look different," says the 23-year-old from Leeds.

"I'm a bit of a chameleon on the quiet. I love the surprised look on people's faces when I walk in and I look totally different from the last time they've seen me.

"Like all models, I like to to make an impression but unlike many I'm prepared to take chances with my looks.

"So far I've been lucky no one has fallen on the floor laughing at me yet."

"I love all the media attention," she says, "but my first love is still modelling. I know I've got a good body and I thoroughly enjoy showing it off."