Wimbledon’s most recognizable unofficial icon made his return to Centre Court this past weekend. Chris Fava — better known as “Strawberry Man” — revived his iconic strawberry costume after a seven-year hiatus, marking the look’s 10-year anniversary with a 2026 refresh: elevated styling, subtle sparkle, and a bold new hair transformation.
Get the Look: Strawberry Crown
The transformation was created by Jamie Anderbery, Director of Education Content at John Paul Mitchell Systems. Anderbery began by prepping Fava’s hair by lightening with Paul Mitchell Pre-Bonded Lightener, then colored to posh perfection using custom shades of Paul Mitchell Colorways in vibrant green with a hint of blue. To finish, the look was styled with Paul Mitchell Extra-Body Sculpting Foam, Extra-Body Root Boost, Firm Hold Dry Wax, and a finishing touch of Texturizing Spray for lived-in texture and lasting hold.
“How often do you get asked to turn someone into a giant strawberry? That’s the kind of creative challenge every colorist secretly loves. We used Paul Mitchell Professional’s Pre-Bonded Lightener to create a bright, clean canvas, then brought the look to life with Colorways Green with a hint of Colorways Blue for added depth. Seeing the transformation from start to finish was so much fun, and it’s a great reminder that hair color can be technical, artistic, and a little bit playful all at the same time,” Anderbery shares.
The costume — one of Wimbledon’s most beloved internet moments — has become a fan tradition in its own right, and this year’s comeback brings a decade of evolution full circle with a signature strawberry “crown” that’s already turning heads.
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