AceShowbiz - After a period out of the spotlight, Amanda Bynes is back with a dramatic new look and a fresh career direction. The 38-year-old former Nickelodeon star was spotted recently taking a walk down Hollywood Boulevard, revealing her latest transformation. Sporting jet black hair and long nails, Amanda looked almost unrecognizable, adding to the intrigue surrounding her recent activities.

Fans might recall that Amanda, who also revealed she had gained weight, announced earlier this year that she would be "going to start wearing wigs now" due to her dissatisfaction with how her hair was growing out post-buzzcut. True to her word, she debuted a straight, long black hairstyle with her bangs pulled back, capturing the public's attention.

Beyond her appearance, Amanda Bynes' life has taken several noteworthy turns. In March, she shared her plans to pursue a career as a manicurist after previously finding it challenging to obtain her license. She stated, "Since I haven't passed the board exam yet to get my manicurist license, I started back at school to study manicurist theory to practice doing acrylics before I take the test again so I'll be good to go when I get a job at a nail salon."

Her decision to focus on a consistent career path comes after she toyed with the idea of continuing her podcast with Paul Sieminski. Despite a successful first episode and encouragement from friends, she chose to prioritize her new profession. "I'm going to follow that path instead," Amanda commented, highlighting her desire for stability.

Amanda also made headlines by declining participation in the controversial docuseries, "Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV". The series delves into the darker facets of children's television, including accusations against Nickelodeon. According to reports, Amanda expressed gratitude for her time at the network and felt she had nothing to contribute to the series.

The docuseries did feature serious accusations and recollections, such as those from Raquel Lee Bolleau, a former co-star on "The Amanda Show". Bolleau recounted an incident where she accused Amanda of spitting in her face multiple times, sparking tension on set. Meanwhile, Amanda Show creator Dan Schneider has defended himself against accusations of toxic behavior, describing his experience watching the docuseries as "very difficult."

As Amanda Bynes continues to pursue her new career and maintain her personal life out of the public's prying eyes, her recent outings and endeavors have once again placed her in the spotlight, stirring curiosity and discussion among fans and critics alike.