Posted by Adam

Friday February 19, 2010

MISCHA Barton is hoping her new hair style (not the one in the picture) will help her get her career back on track.

The former O.C. star has gone blonde and is now telling pals her luscious locks will aide her sensational comeback from her troubles with drink and drugs.

“Mischa is starting over and her new look is part of that,” reveals a source close to the star. “She is in talks over a number of acting projects including one major movie.

“She’s convinced being blonde is the key to changing her fortunes because not only does she feel more positive but she’s found people to be more positive towards her — guys especially!”

Following the cancellation of Mischa’s show The Beautiful Life, her friends spoke out about the star’s fears over her career.

“She has been insecure about where her career was going and feels she may be a has-been at 23. She hasn’t been overwhelmed with offers since The O.C. went off the air,” a source said in October.

“She needs to feel she’s still employable. Right now, that’s her deepest fear. That no one will hire her again. It’s not true, but that’s how insecure she can get sometimes.”

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