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20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020

Hair trends come and go, but these short haircuts will always be in style.
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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By Jennifer Ford · Updated December 6, 2020
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Let’s clear the air about making the big chop, a.k.a., one of the best and even scariest decisions you’ll ever make.

Contrary to popular belief, cutting your hair doesn’t necessarily cut down your styling options. Ponytails and topknots may be out of the question, but when it comes to ways to rock your crown, you have choices and plenty of them.

To prove it, I rounded up twenty super short and stylish haircuts to try, although the possibilities are endless.

Below, check out celebrity-inspired ways to rock pixies, mullets, bobs, TWAs, and more.

01
Jada Pinkett Smith
You can achieve lengthy layers even with short hair.
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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02
Monica
A new hair color and bangs will make your haircut twice as nice.
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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03
Teyana Taylor
This haircut is giving us ’90s nostalgia.
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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04
Rihanna
With the right parting, you can take short strands to new heights.
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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05
Janelle Monae
Add small curls to texturize your tresses.
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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06
Meagan Good
Dying your hair is just one way to switch it up.
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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07
Maria Borges
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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08
Gabrielle Union
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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09
Eva Marcille
Try this wet and wavy style.
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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10
Taraji P. Henson
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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11
Toni Braxton
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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12
Michele Weaver
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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13
Kehlani
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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14
Ciara
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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15
China McClain
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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16
Zoe Kravitz
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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17
Tamron Hall
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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18
Jodie Turner-Smith
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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19
Ruth Negga
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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20
Ledisi
20 Hot Celebrity Haircuts To Try In 2020
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