Jessica Alba had the back of her neck tattooed as a ‘bonding experience’ with her mother and aunt two years ago but it appears she has already tired of the etching. The noticeably faded daisy and ladybird suggests the 28-year-old star is undergoing laser surgery to get rid of the tacky design. The cover-up was spotted as the Fantastic Four actress debuted her new red hairstyle while joining a female friend for a manicure session in Beverly Hills yesterday.

Jessica Alba showed off her new red hairstyle as she had a manicure in Beverly Hills on Sunday afternoon. A design of a ladybird on a daisy can barely be seen on Jessica’s neck. Jessica’s tattoo was originally green, black and red. Wearing a baggy grey vest and denim shorts, Jessica looked relaxed as she enjoyed her pampering session in a nail bar not far from her mansion, where she lives with husband Cash Warren and their 15-month-old daughter Honor Marie.

The faded nature of the small tattoo on her neck suggests she is in the process of getting her tattoo removed with laser surgery. Laser surgery takes between three to 15 treatments, which take place at least six weeks apart, to remove all trace of the tattoos. Jessica’s removal of the daisy and ladybird means she will have two remaining tattoos – the Sanskrit word ‘Padma’ on her wrist and a bow on her lower back.

The mother-of-one also debuted a dramatic new red hairstyle which comes only weeks after she debuted a blonde style. It is thought her red locks are paving the way for a transition back to her natural brunette colour.

Her outing in LA comes days after she listened to a speech by U.S. President Barack Obama in New York City. The then-blonde actress joined Alicia Keys and her latest co-star Ashton Kutcher to listen to the talk on global initiatives.

Jessica is currently filming romantic comedy Valentine’s Day with Ashton, as well as a second role in crime thriller Machete, which are both due for release next year. She is also set to resume her role as stripper Nancy Callahan in the Sin City sequel next year.