Darts legend Peter Wright unrecognisable before famous mohawk in incredible transformation for PDC star

DARTS superstar Peter Wright is renowned for multi-coloured mohawks, wacky outfits and face paint – but he hasn’t always stood out from the crowd.

The 53-year-old beat James Wade 11-6 to land the European Championship title in Dortmund last month.

Peter Wright likes to have a snake painted on his head when he steps on stagePA:Press Association

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Snakebite qualified for the 2022 final with his hair in blue[/caption]

Wright, who is famous for sporting a different coloured mohawk during almost every game that he plays in, was able to show off a new hairdo – a shocking pink and purple mohawk.

His hair has been yellow, blue, red, green orange and bleached blonde through the years.

And on New Year’s Day in 2020, he sported a purple mohawk as he claimed his first world title.

The Scot normally also has a snake painted on the side of his head in honour of his favourite drink and nickname – Snakebite – and even wore an elf costume as he beat Noel Malicdem.

But there was a time when he preferred to keep a low profile.

During his one and only appearance at BDO Worlds Darts Championship in 1995, Wright kept it simple with short black hair and no face paint.

But when he returned in 2010, he decided to go for a new look.

He told The Telegraph: “If I was playing again I did not want to be that typical European player, looking grumpy, playing and going home.
“I wanted to find something and I got it in the outfits and crazy hair.

“I think the players who whinge about me are jealous.

“Phil Taylor said to me, ‘I wished I’d thought of that years ago – it’s brilliant’.”

Wright’s wife Jo – who is a hairdresser – is responsible for making sure every inch of his hair in place before he steps on stage.

He added: “The other players who complain about why I’m allowed to wear this and have my hair done like that have got it easy.

“When we go to the World Series and there’s press and radio and sponsors’ meet-and-greets, they will all get up 15 minutes before they leave.

“I get up around 5am to get ready.”

Peter Wright looked unrecognisable at the BDO World Darts Championship in 1995

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He won the 2020 PDC World Darts Championship in classic style[/caption]

Peter Wright had pink hair when he took on Jeffrey de Zwaan in 2019Getty Images - Getty

The Scot matched his red top to his mohawk when he faced Seigo AsadaGetty Images - Getty

The World Darts Championship finalist has not always stood out from the crowd

Peter Wright proved he could pull off green hair when he beat Noel MalicdemGetty Images - Getty

The darts star’s wife is responsible for keeping his hair looking incredibleTwitter @snakebitewright

Peter Wright got into the festive spirit with a red and white hairstylePA:Press Association