Fans were quick to notice Nikki Newman's strikingly different hairstyle as The Young and the Restless resumed production—but the change wasn’t just for fashion. Melody Thomas Scott is now wearing a wig due to strict COVID-era protocols that require actors to style themselves, and with L.A. salons closed, maintaining her signature blonde look simply wasn’t an option… Let’s watch the video to uncover how the pandemic reshaped on-set beauty routines and Nikki’s new appearance.