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Hot Hair: Short vs. Long

These celeb styles are lovely at any length.
The Long and Short of It
Nicole Ari Parker 400
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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When it comes to hot hair in Hollywood, versatility is the name of the game. We love that our favorite stars don’t feel boxed in by their hair choices and are willing to switch it up from time to time.

Last week, Alicia Keys debuted a fierce, chin-length bob which prompted us to take a look at a few other celeb tress switcheroos. Whether these stars take their hair to new lengths with extensions (a la Kelly Rowland) or by taking off a few inches (much like Nicole Ari Parker) these styles are lovely at any length. Tell us, which look do you prefer?