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Hairstyle File: The Evolution of the 'Side-Shave'

Watching Fantasia's new VH1 reality show "Fantasia For Real" last night (so addictive, right?), we noticed that the Idol champ is one of the latest stars to work the "Side-Shave" moment. Though the edgy 'do is hotter than Rihanna and Matt Kemp on vacay, it's certainly not new--the asymmetric buzz has its roots in the '80s. From Klymaxx to Cassie, we take a look back at the history of this sexy, shave-tastic style.
By Tia Williams · Updated October 29, 2020
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Watching Fantasia’s new VH1 reality show “Fantasia For Real” last night (so addictive, right?), we noticed that the Idol champ is one of the latest stars to work the “Side-Shave” moment. Though the edgy ‘do is hotter than Rihanna and Matt Kemp on vacay, it’s certainly not new–the asymmetric buzz has its roots in the ’80s. From Klymaxx to Cassie, we take a look back at the history of this sexy, shave-tastic style.