Cheryl Cole haircut
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Don't do it! screamed those who hate change (whether it's their own hair or not), while everyone else waited in anticipation to see how short Cheryl would go. And she's gone pretty short.
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Naturally everyone's talking about Cheryl's new do today. But she's not the first celebrity to go for the chop. In fact short hairstyles are having a bit of a moment. From Scarlett Johansson's super short crop to Sienna Miller's chin length bob, the A-list ladies are showing that short hair can be just as versatile as long. Even Kim Kardashian, who's had long hair forever, lobbed off a few inches last month.
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We love Cheryl's new look. Let's hope she doesn't do as so many of us do: get our hair cut and immediately start growing it again.
Thinking about a short haircut? Check out these celebrities with awesome short haircuts for inspiration.
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