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Hot Hair: The New Baldie

From Eva Marcille to Solange, ultra-short 'dos are the "it" hairstyle on the red carpet.
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By Tia Williams · Updated October 28, 2020
Just when it seemed that mile-long extensions were the only hairstyle option for superstars, along came Solange with her sassy short natural — and she never looked so chic.

Seemingly overnight, singers, actresses and top models were trading in their long locks for a close-cropped cut. The best part? The short natural is totally versatile! Stars are rocking it wash-and-go curly, blown out straight or slicked down — all with glamorous, elegant results.

From Solange to Eva Marcille, here are the sexiest short cuts in all of celebdom.