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Celeb Hair: Unconventional Cuts

While we sure love a head full of long, luxurious curls, there's something to be said about short hair, too. For these 10 celebs, going short was not an excuse to shortchange style. Take a look at these 10 brazen 'dos.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Golden Child

Chrisette Michele has worn a myraid of go-there styles over the years including waist-length box braids and a full-and-fierce afro.  This ombre blonde cut is a first for the daring songstress.

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02
Audacious Hue

Keyshia Cole is another well-known hair chameleon and over the past few months she’s been rocking this barely-there pixie. What makes the cut even more adventurous is the color— bright platinum blonde with shades of natural brown.

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03
Rainbow Brite
Willow Smith
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04
Top Flight

Alicia Keys famously cut her hair last fall, but at the ’40 Principales Awards’ 2012 photocall, she turned up the glamour by styling her chin-length hair in this unconventional, curly updo.

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05
Bump, Set, Spike

Halle Berry added flavor to her signature pixie cut with loads of layers and sassy spikes when she attended the the Los Angeles premiere of The Call.  Berry is known for her short strands, but lately she’s been experimenting with bolder styles, which we love!

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06
Ride the Waves

NeNe Leake’s vivid blonde hair is just as bold as the reality diva’s personality. What makes this style so special, however, is the flashback-styled finger waves.

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Half-n-Half
Rihanna
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08
Fringe Benefits

Tichina Arnold’s sculpted, feathery cut is just as bold as her outgoing personality.

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09
Taking Sides

Meagan Good arrived at the NAACP Image Awards in this edgy yet sophisticated asymmetrical crop.  Good added flipped curls to her longer side, which makes this style even more stunning.

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10
Get Low

Keri Hilson arrived at the Gillette ‘Kiss & Tell’ Experiment wearing this chic short cut with long layers tucked behind her ears. Her strategically-placed lowlights make this cut all the more superb.

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