Merritt Patterson's Hair

Pictured: Merritt Patterson as Ophelia in THE ROYALS (Photo by Frank W. Ockenfels 3/E! Entertainment) 12/19/14

E!'s first original scripted series introduces viewers to a new royal family.  The Royals stars Elizabeth Hurley and William Moseley.

Although E!'s first original scripted series provides a fictional look behind the very public gilded facade of the palace gates, it also provides a wonderful opportunity to see actress Merritt Patterson's Hair.

Long, Lush, Metallic Brunette Tresses

Merritt along with Elizabeth Hurley showcases some spectacular long, lush, metallic toffee hued tresses.

For 2014 the hottest hues, whether blonde, brunette or rose gold, involve a metallic base with lighter highlights.

Hair color trends always follow fashion.  Since metallics have been trending in the fashion world, it's not surprising to find it as a hot new trend in hair hues.

Metallic Hues Without The Metal Flecks

THE ROYALS - Season: Elizabeth Hurley as Queen Helena - (Photo by Frank W. Ockenfels 3/E! Entertainment)
Sundays on E! (10-11 p.m. ET)
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The metallic blonde, brunette and red bases are inspired by gold, silver, copper and bronze, but don't expect to find any gold, silver, copper or bronze flecks in the dyes.

There's no actual metal in the hair color formulations utilized to create the trending new hair colors.  Instead the focus is on creating vibrant shine.

The new metallic colors are also helping to soften and tone down blondes, brunettes and reds who may have strayed across the lines towards being too harsh or brassy.

The keywords with the new metallic hair colors are radiance and warmth.

Merritt Patterson who stars as Ophelia, in The Royals, has a stunning metallic toffee base with splashes of light caramel cream interwoven around the hairline opening up her beautiful face.

Elizabeth Hurley Lush Metallic Milk Chocolate

Pictured: Merritt Patterson as Ophelia in THE ROYALS (Photo by Frank W. Ockenfels 3/E! Entertainment) 12/19/14

The always lovely Elizabeth Hurley also showcases a gorgeous metallic milk chocolate with hints of light chestnut highlights which are most prominent along the edges.

The Royals On E!

The Royals, a one-hour drama, hails from Lionsgate.  It follows a modern-day royal family.   In addition to Elizabeth Hurley, it also stars Alexandra Park and Vincent Regan.

Mark Schwahn of One Tree Hill fame will serve as writer, director and executive producer. Smallville and One Tree Hill veterans Brian Robbins and Joe Davola are also executive producers.  A 2015 premiere date is in the works.

THE ROYALS - Season: Elizabeth Hurley as Queen Helena - (Photo by Frank W. Ockenfels 3/E! Entertainment)
Sundays on E! (10-11 p.m. ET)
2014 E! Entertainment Television, LLC

Hurley plays Queen Helena, described as a woman who has the power, beauty and intelligence to get what she wants. King Simon (Regan) is the family's moral compass, but is quick to place his family over the people he rules over.

More About Merritt Patterson

Born and raised in Whistler, British Columbia, Merritt Patterson took a liking to the Arts at a young age.

She made her Film and Television debut with a recurring role on the ABC Family show Kyle XY.  Following this debut Merritt was cast in the FOX 2000 feature film Percy Jackson: The Lighting Thief.

The actress also appeared in the horror thriller film The Hole, The CW series Supernatural and the Disney feature for Television Radio Rebel.

Summary - Merritt Patterson's Hair

E!'s new scripted series, The Royals, promises offer an intriguing look at a fictional Royal Family.

It also promises to provide a great view of Merritt Patterson's luscious long metallic brunette based hair.  Whether you care about the happenings of a Royal Family or not, you have to stop by to check out Merritt's locks.