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Jessica Gibb

Joan Collins, 89, is unrecognisable as actress ditches her signature hair for new look

Dame Joan Collins has ditched her signature big volume hair for a sleek - but still glamorous - style.

The Dynasty actress is known for having dramatic curls and a wispy fringe that has changed little since she played Alexis Colby, the ex-wife of oil tycoon Blake Carrington, in the 80s TV hit.

Heading out with friends for dinner, the iconic actress was almost unrecognisable as she wore her hair in a sleek beehive.

Her brunette locks were straightened into a flowing 1960s style hairstyle.

Sharing the new look with her 293k followers on Instagram, she wrote: "#greatfriends #nightout #favouritepeople #goodfood #wittyrepartee @louise.fennell @fennelltheo @charlesdelevingne @pandoradeleprivate #ahubby."

Dame Joan Collins is famed for her big curly hair (Instagram)

Earlier this year, the legendary TV and film actress required hospital treatment for 'intense pain' after a health scare.

Dame Joan suffered a pinched nerve in her leg in July and was admitted to the Princess Grace Hospital in Monaco for treatment.

However, she was soon back at her home in St Tropez and walking around - and posted a video dancing to Blondie in her St Tropez pool.

Dame Joan Collins has a sleek new look (Instagram)
The actress was out enjoying dinner with friends (Instagram)

The Dynasty actress wore a light blue bikini, sun hat and sunglasses, looked to be having a wonderful time as she boogied to Blondie's 1978 megahit Heart of Glass.

Her representative confirmed that she is "doing fine" following the health scare, adding: "The pain has been excruciating but fortunately she's dealt with it, and she's okay now."

Joan Collins looks incredible at 89 as she dances in her St Tropez villa pool (Image: Instagram / @joancollinsdbe)
Before being rushed to hospital, Joan Collins, was holidaying on a yacht with hubby Percy Gibson (Instagram / @joancollinsdbe)

The rep added that Dame Joan is "enjoying the rest of her holiday in St. Tropez" as she recovers, but added that pinched nerves are brutal and "the most painful thing".

Nothing seemed to be holding Dame Joan back as she showed off her moves to her 278,000 followers on Instagram. She exclaimed, "Yay, summer!" as her husband Percy Gibson, 57, was heard chuckling behind the camera.

In her caption, the movie and TV legend wrote: "Nothing like having #funinthesun! #poollife #southoffrance #poolside #hotweather #coolingoff."

Joan and Percy have been married for 20 years (Instagram / @joancollinsdbe)

Despite the pain and recovery period, the star's rep insisted that "this will not inhibit her fashion whatsoever" and that it is fine for her to wear heels. Indeed, a pal told Page Six last month: "She’s 89 and is still walking around in six-inch heels."

Pinched nerves can cause intense pain. They occur when too much pressure is applied to a nerve by surrounding tissues such as bones, cartilage, muscles or tendons. Symptoms can also include tingling, numbness and overall weakness. Rest is the most common cure, although more serious cases can require surgery.

Though the condition was painful, Dame Joan says she was grateful for the hospital staff's care of her. She wrote: "Not fun! But they were great!"

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