It’s true that many of us have some kind of emotional attachment to our long hair — but it’s also true that taking the plunge and going for a new short ‘do is totally refreshing. There’s no quicker way to break out of a rut and completely change up your look.
Thinking of taking the leap and going short? These hot celebrity short cuts might push you over the edge.
Originally published July 2016. Updated May 2017.
Lucy Hale
Hale’s textured short hair is at the top of our envy list.
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift rocks a long bob (a “lob”) that’s messy yet chic. This style is perfect for an effortless feel.
Miley Cyrus
Miley’s short hairstyle proves that your roots don’t always ruin your look.
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani bumps up the volume by sweeping her hair up and back.
Kat Graham
The Vampire Diaries actress showcased a straight-edged cut without bangs.
Beyoncé
Don’t be afraid of short hair when you’ve got curls. Channel your inner diva and go for that bob.
RaeLynn
Country singer RaeLynn’s short cut is flirty and fun.
Jourdan Dunn
The supermodel stuns in a dramatic short cut.
Anna Wintour
Be bold with blunt bangs and a bob, like this iconic Anna Wintour style.
Jennifer Lawrence
Award-winning actor Jennifer Lawrence recently made her hair shorter and blonder.
Mindy Kaling
The star of The Mindy Project dip-dyed her short ends for a modern look.
Julianne Hough
The Dancing With The Stars performer rocks a choppy, wavy hairdo.
Lily Collins
The British actress rocks a chin-length bob.
Hayden Panettiere
The actress chopped off her long blond locks for a shorter style.
Zendaya
The singer’s hair is always a topic of controversy, but she pulls off this bob effortlessly.
Sophia Bush
The One Tree Hill alum embraces a shorter, lighter cut than she’s used to.
Lucy Hale
Hale’s textured short hair is at the top of our envy list.
Hilary Duff
Not only did the former Disney star experiment with a short hairdo, but with a pop of color too.
Vanessa Hudgens
The actor-turned-Broadway star join the short-haired club and wears it well.
Adele
The “Hello” singer’s blunt bob adds a bit of edginess to her usual look.
Demi Lovato
The singer slicks back her locks for a polished style.
Ellen Degeneres
The TV host has almost always kept her hair short.
Jennifer Hudson
The American Idol alum recently debuted a shaved style with choppy bangs.
Ruby Rose
The star of Orange Is the New Black keeps her layers short on the bottom and longer on top.
Lena Dunham
The Girls actor pulls back her short ends for a wispy feel.
Maria Borges
The Victoria’s Secret model rocked the runway au naturel.
Lupita Nyong’o
The award-winning actor mixes up her short style with a double braid.
Rita Ora
The singer opts for a sleek short hairstyle for the red carpet.
Frankie Bridge
The singer-songwriter was one of the first to shorten one side of her hair, leaving the other side longer.
Tyra Banks
The former supermodel works a short rounded bob.
Jenna Dewan-Tatum
The wife of hunk Channing Tatum keeps her chin-length locks tucked behind one ear.
Rose Byrne
Soft, wavy layers help frame the actor’s face.
Mandy Moore
The actor dresses up her hairstyle with tight curls.
Alyssa Milano
The actor styles her pixie cut with sideswept bangs.
Sarah Hyland
The Modern Family actor adds pin curls to her short ‘do for a retro look.
Emeli Sandé
The Scottish singer adds a touch of gold to her curly pixie cut.
Jennifer Lopez
Uneven layers add shape to the actor and singer’s shoulder-length cut.
Marion Cotillard
Straight-across bangs pump up the actor’s bob.
Kate Mara
The actor parts her chopped pixie to the side.
Kristen Stewart
The Twilight star rocks a wavy bob.
Coco Rocha
The Canadian model adds blunt bangs to her sleek cut.
Jada Pinkett Smith
Long, wavy bangs add volume to her short cut.
Rosario Dawson
This shoulder-length style looks effortlessly chic.
Zoë Kravitz
Chopped, messy bangs add a punk vibe to this blunt cut.
Olivia Culpo
The former Miss USA swapped her long locks for an A-line bob.
Keira Knightley
Keira Knightley’s short hairstyle features full, wispy bangs and volume at the crown.
Keke Palmer
The Scream Queens star features a choppy short pixie.
Aisha Tyler
The host of The Talk adds bangs to her shoulder-length style.
Camilla Belle
Before growing out her hair, the actor had a chin-length bob.
Aubrey Plaza
The Parks and Recreation actor styles her chic look with side bangs.
Gabrielle Union
Uneven layers and a middle part give a fresh vibe to a simple cut.
Alicia Keys
The singer showcases tight sideswept curls in contrast to a shaved side.
Nicole Richie
The reality star models a banged bob reminiscent of the 1920s.
Miranda Kerr
The Australian model debuts a messy and slightly wavy hairstyle.
Solange Knowles
Queen Bey’s sis reveals a grown-out pixie cut with choppy layers.
Kelly Rowland
This shiny, sideswept look is a far cry from the singer’s Destiny’s Child days.
Emma Stone
The natural blonde glows in red, layered locks.
Rihanna
The Barbadian singer stuns in a blunt, even bob.
Viola Davis
The award-winning actor swapped her short pixie for a lengthier bob.
Halle Berry
The actor recently debuted a blond, choppy hairstyle with straight-across bangs.
Amber Rose
For those times when you feel the need to chop it all off, Amber Rose will inspire.
Sarah Paulson
The American Horror Story star shows us what sleek and chic looks like for a night out on the town.
Kate Hudson
Kate can make both long and short look effortless — we’re trying not to be jealous.
Ginnifer Goodwin
If there’s one person out there who knows how to rock the magical, modern-day pixie, it’s Ginn.
Originally published Feb. 2016. Updated July 2016.
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