Famous Biography research has shown that Lola Montez had black hair and blue eyes. This is borne out by the original painting of her in the ‘Gallery of Beauties’ in Nymphenburg Castle, Munich.
These paintings were commissioned by King Ludwig I and represent beautiful women he knew but only a few became his lovers. Lola was one of those of course and the most well known today. In the YouTube video ” Joseph Karl Stieler Schönheitengalerie” Lola Montez is shown with red hair for some unknown reason. This is incorrect and her true likeness is as portrayed on the cover of ‘Lola Montez A Life” by Bruce Seymour which you can see on this site at present in the top left corner.
