The Bachelor's Abbie Chatfield is forced to defend her lockdown hair makeover after fans noticed she'd had her roots dyed in a sponsored post

By Chloe-lee Longhetti and Jo Scrimshire For Daily Mail Australia

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Abbie Chatfield was forced to defend herself after eagle-eyed fans noticed she'd had her roots dyed during Sydney's lockdown.

The Instagram influencer, 26, posted a sponsored video for Extra chewing gum this week but some followers became angry because her hair looked professionally dyed.

Hair salons are closed due to the Covid outbreak and aren't expected to open until vaccination rates have reached at least 70 per cent. 

Hitting back: Abbie Chatfield was forced to defend herself after eagle-eyed fans noticed she'd had her roots dyed during Sydney's lockdown. Pictured before the hair treatment
Different rules? The Instagram influencer, 26, posted a sponsored video for Extra chewing gum this week but some followers became angry because her hair looked professionally dyed

Hitting back: Abbie Chatfield was forced to defend herself after eagle-eyed fans noticed she'd had her roots dyed during Sydney's lockdown. Pictured before and after the hair treatment

The I'm a Celebrity star explained she'd had her hair professionally dyed 'as a requirement for upcoming work' on television. 

Responding to angry commenters, she wrote: '[It was dyed] legally, in a Covid-safe environment, with the correct permits, as a requirement for upcoming work. 

'I'm very lucky that it got done but I didn't seek it out or request it; it's a part of a job that I have coming up.'

Sponsored content: Hair salons are closed due to the Covid outbreak and aren't expected to open until vaccination rates have reached at least 70 per cent. However, Abbie had freshly dyed roots in a sponsored video for Extra chewing gum (pictured)

Sponsored content: Hair salons are closed due to the Covid outbreak and aren't expected to open until vaccination rates have reached at least 70 per cent. However, Abbie had freshly dyed roots in a sponsored video for Extra chewing gum (pictured)

Setting the record straight: The I'm a Celebrity star explained she'd had her hair professionally dyed 'as a requirement for upcoming work' on television

Setting the record straight: The I'm a Celebrity star explained she'd had her hair professionally dyed 'as a requirement for upcoming work' on television 

Abbie said that 'everyone in TV has their hair done; no one has requested it'.

She didn't post about getting her hair done because she 'didn't want to rub it in anyone's face', she added.

The reality star then reminded her followers that 'media is still being produced' despite the coronavirus lockdown.

Industry standard: Abbie said that 'everyone in TV has their hair done; no one has requested it'

Industry standard: Abbie said that 'everyone in TV has their hair done; no one has requested it' 

Back and forth: One troll wasn't satisfied with her explanation and wrote: 'Why don't you just admit the hypocrisy instead of antagonising every person who calls you out for legitimate reasons?' Abbie said she wasn't being 'hypocritical' and had in fact 'followed the rules'

Back and forth: One troll wasn't satisfied with her explanation and wrote: 'Why don't you just admit the hypocrisy instead of antagonising every person who calls you out for legitimate reasons?' Abbie said she wasn't being 'hypocritical' and had in fact 'followed the rules'

One troll wasn't satisfied with her explanation and wrote: 'Why don't you just admit the hypocrisy instead of antagonising every person who calls you out for legitimate reasons?'

Abbie said she wasn't being 'hypocritical' and had in fact 'followed the rules'.

Another critic accused her of failing to show 'solidarity with the general public' and suggested she should have refused the hair treatment.

Disappointed: Another critic accused her of failing to show 'solidarity with the general public' and suggested she should have refused the hair treatment. Abbie again reminded her trolls she hadn't broken any rules, adding: 'It isn't lack of solidarity. It's my employment'

Disappointed: Another critic accused her of failing to show 'solidarity with the general public' and suggested she should have refused the hair treatment. Abbie again reminded her trolls she hadn't broken any rules, adding: 'It isn't lack of solidarity. It's my employment'

Abbie again reminded her trolls she hadn't broken any rules, adding: 'It isn't lack of solidarity. It's my employment that pays my rent.'

Seven, Nine, 10, the ABC and SBS all have exemptions for their hair and makeup artists to continue working despite the beauty industry shutdown.  

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Abbie's representative for further comment. 

Essential work: Seven, Nine, 10, the ABC and SBS all have exemptions for their hair and makeup artists to continue working despite the beauty industry shutdown

Essential work: Seven, Nine, 10, the ABC and SBS all have exemptions for their hair and makeup artists to continue working despite the beauty industry shutdown 

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