There was plenty to take note of at the Blues' first home game of Super Rugby Aotearoa on Sunday.
Beauden Barrett's debut in the blue jersey, a sold-out Eden Park crowd ... and then there were the questionable post-lockdown hair transformations.
Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu led the way with a pink do, while Hoskins Sotutu, Reiko Ioane and Sam Nock rocked bleach blonde locks and frosted tips.
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When asked about the new bold hairstyles, Tuipulotu joked they had contributed to the Blues' 20-30 win over the Hurricanes.