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• Emma Roberts debuted micro-bangs at the Critics Choice Awards on Thursday.
• The hairstyle changes her whole look.
• People have some very mixed reactions to it.
• Short bangs are becoming a trend among celebrities; Emma Watson also got cropped bangs recently. 

It seems like 2018 might just be the year of cropped bangs. Emma Roberts is the latest celeb to try the hairstyle on for size. The actress debuted her hairstyle at the Critics Choice Awards on Thursday.

Roberts showed off all angles of her new hairdo as she walked the red carpet.

Roberts' bangs gave her ensemble an edgy, modern vibe.

And while Roberts seems to be loving her new 'do, people don't know what to make of it.

Some people like @Josephcainn think the hairstyle is a cry for help.

@CandidlyCarlo turned her haircut into a meme.

And @pradapremiere thinks Roberts' haircut went wrong.

And others, like @false_rumors, love her new look.

But it looks like Roberts doesn't care what the haters have to say. She posted a picture of her new look on Instagram with a witty caption.

Roberts isn't the first celebrity to try out the look this year. On January 6, Emma Watson debuted her own cropped bangs ahead of the Golden Globes. And Bella Hadid may have caught onto the trend early — in November 2017, the model experimented with the look, wearing her hair styled in faux, side-swept bangs.

Whether you love them or hate them, it looks like this controversial haircut is here to stay.

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• Twitter user Praize Kirkwood posted a video of her dad's reaction to her mom's new haircut.
• Her mother chopped off her dreadlocks after growing them out for 20 years.
• Her dad's enthusiastic and excited response to her newly short hair is quickly going viral.

One of the best parts of undergoing a dramatic hair change is seeing the reactions from your loved ones, and one man's response to his wife's haircut is so adorable that it's going viral.

On Saturday, Twitter user Praize Kirkwood shared a video of her mother Dawne Kirkwood revealing her newly shaved head after deciding to cut off the dreads she had been growing for 20 years.

The video starts with Praize's father standing with his back turned as Dawne nervously enters the room to show him her new haircut. He then turns around after a few seconds of anticipation, and his reaction is priceless.

"Oh, you are so hot!" Kirkwood's father says while in awe of his wife's new look. "You look like a Hollywood star."

Praize also shared photos of Dawne's hair before the cut, revealing that her new look was quite a drastic change.

The video has struck a chord with Twitter users, reaching over five million views at the time of this post. Many people have commented on her husband's supportive and loving reaction — and how great Dawne looks.

The response has been so massive that it inspired Dawne to start her own Twitter, where she's already posted some fabulous new photos of her new look.

Praize is also loving the viral reaction so far, and took time to thank everyone for the positive comments.

INSIDER has reached out to Praize and Dawne Kirkwood for comment.

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A dramatic haircut can refresh much more than your appearance. Chopping off hair is bold, independent, and freeing. Consider Audrey Hepburn’s iconic haircut in "Roman Holiday," or Frida Kahlo’s real-life decision to crop her hair soon after divorcing Diego Rivera.

For many people, getting a different style feels freeing and invigorating. However, ensuring the time is right for a change is wise. 

To learn more about making thoughtful hair decisions, INSIDER spoke to several professional stylists. Arsen Gurgov, founder and owner of the Arsen Gurgov Salon, Jen Atkin, celebrity hairstylist and creator of OUAI Haircare, and Franck Izquierdo, co-founder of IGK Hair Care, all shared their wisdom.

Think it through

Should you trade those long, dark tresses for a bleached pixie cut? Give it some thought. In general, getting a major haircut on a whim spells regret. As Gurgov explained, dramatic haircuts might completely change a person’s appearance, so that deserves some serious thought.

Wait a few days

Big life events often precede big style transformations, but this doesn’t mean you have to rush into anything. "Don't make any emotional hair decisions!" said Atkin. "I think waiting five to seven days after a big life change is a good rule."

When a client asks for something substantially different, Atkin said she asks a ton of questions before agreeing to make the cut.

Izquierdo also cautioned against making major hair alterations when stressed or angry. If a layered bob still feels right a few days after the stress has passed, then book that appointment.

Consider the upkeep

Stylists create intricate curls, updos, and other borderline magic hairstyles with ease. But how much time will you spend perfecting those looks without help? Before giving a serious cut, Gurgov makes sure the client can confidently recreate the style on their own. If learning some new skills to keep those side-swept bangs looking fresh sounds like fun, then chop away.

• Shailene Woodley recently chopped her hair and got bangs.
• She's the latest celebrity in Hollywood to get the trendy look.
• Woodley debuted her haircut at an HBO party on Saturday.
• She also showed off her wispy bangs at Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday, which she attended with her new boyfriend, rugby player Ben Volavola.

Out of all twentysomethings in Hollywood, Shailene Woodley most embodies a free spirit. Sure, she has an Instagram, but you won't find her posting Kylie Jenner–esque selfies on there. So when we were wondering if she changed her hair recently, we had to resort to other means. And thank God for the paparazzi, because if it wasn't for them, we would've never known that the 26-year-old actress chopped her long, mousy brown hair into gorgeous, wispy new bangs.

The “Big Little Lies” star showed off her new bangs this week on two occasions. The first was at an HBO party at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, on Saturday, where she dressed down her new hair with a hoodie, jeans, and messy bun.

Woodley elevated her look on Wednesday when she stepped out at Valentino's Spring Summer 2018 at Paris Fashion Week flaunting a leopard-print dress, shin-high boots, and fresh-cut bangs. Woodley styled her bangs with a semi-tight topknot, leaving the sides of hair to cascade down her face and her fringe to fall naturally over her forehead.

In addition to her new hair, the actress also debuted her new boyfriend, rugby player Ben Volavola, whom she shared a kiss with at the event and posed for silly Instagram pictures with.

New man and new hair — 2018 is already shaping up to be a good year for Woodley.

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• Chrissy Teigen debuted a short wavy bob at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.
• The model has rocked a longer length for the past few months. 
• Teigen joins celebrities like Beyoncé and Zooey Deschanel who have also cut their hair into blunt bobs this year.

If you weren't completely distracted by Chrissy Teigen's marvelous silver dress at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards, you may have noticed that the model debuted a much shorter bob hairstyle. 

Just hours before the event, Teigen hilariously took to Instagram to post a video of herself eating McDonald's while a hairstylist tended to her swept-back wispy curls. 

But it wasn't until Teigen appeared on the red carpet that we got to see her new wavy locks, which now rest above her shoulders thanks to celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin.

Atkin, who also works regularly with stars like Kim Kardashian West and Bella Hadid, shared an Instagram photo of the model, confirming that she was responsible for the updated look. On the same day, Atkin uploaded an Instagram story that showed her cutting off a section of unidentified golden hair into a sleek bob that resembles Teigen's new 'do.

Teigen's face-framing style put all emphasis on her glowing skin, nude lip color, and natural eye makeup.

This isn't the first time the model has sported a glam bob. While she seems to have been favoring longer lengths for the past year, Teigen has been expertly wearing various versions of a chopped look for the past three years. 

No matter the length, her perfectly tousled hair always looks stunning. 

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• Lily Aldridge, Felicity Jones, and more celebrities have been rocking chic bangs lately. 
• Bangs are making a serious comeback, and the French-inspired fringe is sure to be seen everywhere in the upcoming season. 
• The secret to creating the look is a middle part and the long length of the bangs. 

When Lily Aldridge posted her new long, straight Jane Birkin-y bangs on Instagram this month, we had a collective sigh of “want.” Especially in her vintage ringer t-shirt, the whole ’70s vibe felt both sexy, cool, easy, and suddenly very on-trend. That same week, Jason Wu’s models went down the runway at his fall 2018 show with a similar middle-parted, retro style with the hair pushed forward into a sort of faux bang. We also started noticing the look on some of our style favorites, like Reese Blutstein.

“I’d say this is a fresh trend starting with Lily. My client Kirsten Dunst also got a similar fringe,” said L.A.-based hairstylist Cervando Maldonado, who also cut Felicity Jones similarly and rocks the look himself as his longtime signature style (he also once convinced this writer to do similar). “My references are a combo of French icons Jane Birkin, Françoise Hardy, Brigitte Bardot…all in one.” The key to the look right now is the long length of the bangs, middle part, and the way it frames the face with the separation—not just one full block of hair.

But bangs can be a fraught subject, especially if you and your stylist aren’t speaking the exact same language. One person’s “long” is another person’s “shaggy” is another person’s “sexy.” And fringe is, after all, literally laying over your face. “When describing this cut, take a picture, so you and your stylist can be on the same page,” advises Maldonado. “Ask for a long fringe or bang with framing around the face and a long layer on the rest of the hair.” The last step, of course: some really good vintage shopping.

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• There are many reasons you could end up with a haircut you weren't expecting.
• Many of them can be avoided if you properly communicate with your hairstylist.
• I spoke to some certified cosmetologists to learn more about how they help their clients achieve the cut they're looking for.

Going into the hair salon for a fresh cut, we all have a certain mental (or Pinterest) image in mind of what the end result will be. Sometimes reality meets our expectations, other times it doesn't.

Contrary to popular belief, hairstylists are licensed cosmetologists, not magicians. However, that's not to say they're unable to give you your dream cut —  but the process should just be approached as a conversation rather than a request or demand.

INSIDER spoke with a few licensed cosmetologists to find out exactly why, in the past, you may have left the hairdresser's chair with a less than desired cut.

You haven't found the right stylist.

"Finding the right stylist is hard. Not only do you need to find [one] who is technically skilled, but you also need to find a stylist with a personality that you mesh with," Shannon Bowen, designer at Pump Salon told INSIDER. "Instagram is a great resource. Look for stylists in your area …  you can get a sense of their style and determine if they would be a good fit for you."

You didn't ask enough questions.

The conversation between you and your hairstylist should be a dynamic one where you both ask appropriate and thorough questions. If you don't give yourself the opportunity to participate, you leave room for miscommunication, which can ultimately lead to error that prevents you from getting the cut you want.

"Before booking your hair appointment, make sure you know what you want," stylist Chanel Mattingly told INSIDER. "If you're unsure, you probably won't be happy with the end result."

Mattingly recommends being prepared with a handful of questions to ask your stylist before sitting in the chair, such as, "Will this cut work with my hair type?" or "Will I have to style my hair everyday to achieve this look?" or "Will the cut work if I wear my hair up or down?"

It's important to consider your daily life and personal styling routine before diving into a cut you think you fell in love with. Although it may look cute on your Pinterest board, you have to make sure it's a cut you can work with in your daily life.  

There was a miscommunication.

Mattingly said she often experiences miscommunication with clients when they are unsure of how to articulate their desired look — whether that's through words or inspiration photos.

Although inspiration photos can be an ideal reference point and communication tool, sometimes they can bring about more confusion than assistance. "Sometimes each photo is completely different from the others, but the client doesn't realize," said Mattingly. To be fair, however, the differences may not be easily detectable by someone who doesn't have experience cutting hair. If you want your haircut to closely reflect the images you bring to your stylist, you have to take into account hair texture, color, face shape, and more.

"As a stylist, I will try to relay back to them their explanation and see if I got it correctly. If I didn't, I will have them explain once more and relay it back again until we get it right," she said.

Haircuts and hairstyles aren't a one-size-fits-all, and that's something that's hard for many to grasp. "If the client has a cowlick or thin hair and they want bangs like Zooey Deschanel, it's not going to happen," said Mattingly. "There are haircuts that work best for different face shapes, hair textures, and thickness." She urges her clients to realize that although pictures can be helpful in achieving a celeb style, they will never allow for an exact recreation.

You paid for what you got.

As cringe-worthy as it sounds, in most cases when it comes to haircuts, quality and quantity will match up. "Anyone would love to pay $5 for a haircut, but what are you getting in comparison to a $35-plus haircut?" Mattingly asked.

Once the hair is cut, it won't grow back for a while, so you have to make sure you're investing your time and money in a talented and skilled salon or stylist.

"Another thing that I think is important is finding a salon with a continuing education program," said Bowen. "Cosmetology school teaches stylists the very basics. When you pick a salon that has an intern or apprentice program, you know that your stylist received further education after receiving their license."

You're not using quality hair products.

We're all guilty of brushing off the sales pitch for a slew of fancy hair products after shelling out some cash for a fresh cut. Although it may seem like a rouge, stylists aren't trying to scam you to meet some quota. They truly believe in and see results from the products they use on their clients every day.

"Some haircuts just require regular maintenance, style and product," Kori Alexandra, who is also a hairdresser at Pump Salon, told INSIDER. "Clients, try out the products your stylist recommends. Ask questions such as, 'How much product do I use and where to apply it?' 'On wet or dry hair?' Your stylist can give you tips and tricks on how to style at home," she said.

In short, don't underestimate the power of products. "Quality hair care products can be life changing," said Bowen. "I am often asked what products are comparable at the grocery store. There aren't any! Listen to your stylist's tips and recommendations. It is our job to educate you so that you can recreate your style when you leave the salon and maintain healthy hair."

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Going to the salon can be a vulnerable experience, especially if you are trying out a new hairdresser for the first time. Whether your best friend convinced you to visit her salon, or you went to the $10 chain salon for a trim, there's always the risk of getting a horrible cut. It's even scarier if you haven't cut your hair in a long time or have a really important event coming up.

Here are some of Reddit's most stressful haircut horror stories that may make you think twice before making the appointment for your next new 'do. Of course, these are just for fun as we can't independently authenticate them. 

My mom gave me my kindergarten haircut

"I was 5-years-old, ready to start kindergarten in a new school at a new state. My mom who had a professional cosmetologist license back in the day decided that it was time for a haircut. I had pretty thick hair halfway down my back with some curls to it. She claimed it was going to be just a trim, which means an inch tops in my book. Well, she says that I jerked my head and she cut wrong. I ended up with a mushroom cut. Luckily it was popular in the early '90s." - Redditor furby_furb

The barber bled all over me

"I had a barber with a nosebleed bled all over my hair while cutting it." - Redditor willyreddit

The babysitter cut my hair

"I had long, beautiful brown curls, all the way down my back. The babysitter decided 'It's time you had a haircut.' And lead me into the bathroom, where she used kitchen shears to cut off most of my hair, and mangle what was left.

"When my mother got home, I was crying in the corner, and the moment she saw my hair, she started screaming at the babysitter about how she had no right to do that to me. At one point in the berating, my mother actually grabbed scissors, and tried to cut the babysitters hair in a similar fashion to what mine ended up with. The babysitter fled, but not before losing a huge handful of bangs and bleached hair – my mother standing in the doorway, menacing the babysitter with the handful of hair, and screaming obscenities into the night. She sat and rocked me to sleep, I couldn't stop crying. I'll never forget my first haircut, I was 7 years old." - Redditor TheOneYouAbandoned

The INSIDER Summary:

• Actress and singer Selena Gomez made news when she showed off an edgy new hairstyle on Instagram.
• Recently, fans were surprised to find out the cropped cut was actually a wig.

Selena Gomez recently made headlines for swapping her wavy locks for a short new ‘do, but it looks like the joke’s on us. The "13 Reasons Why" executive producer hosted an event on Thursday, and while she was there, she revealed some surprising hair revelations…

Turns out the singer never made the bob. It was a wig!!

“It was so funny. I was trying on different stuff and I posted a picture [because] I liked the image. Evidently, people thought I cut my hair real short, but it’s still the same… it’s a little chop,” Gomez revealed to Extra. Chop or no chop, girlfriend looks gorgeous.

Meanwhile, her outfit was quite attention-grabbing as well (she even matched the blue carpet!). The getup was comprised of a cropped, off-the-shoulder button-down and chic wide-leg pants to match. She added a pair of sky blue patent leather Christian Louboutin pumps to finish it off. Modern as the getup may have looked, it also had roots in classic ’90s nostalgia, as stylist Chris Classen revealed on his Instagram page.

Giving us a closer glimpse of Gomez’s top, as well as some insight to its inspo, the celeb stylist “clued” us in to which iconic teen movie was the inspo behind the look. He captioned the pic: “#AsIf • #cluelessvibes • @brockcollection.”

We totally get the "Clueless" vibes: Cher Horowitz would surely approve of Gomez’s checkered style, given her penchant for matching yellow checked plaid and all.

What do you think of her coordinated look? Are you into it? Tweet us @BritandCo!

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The "fire-haircut" is an unusual technique which uses fire to cut a customer's hair. 

The technique is being carried out a barber shop in New Delhi, India. The customer is first covered in a flammable powder which is then set on fire with a lighter.

The barber styles it with two combs while the hair is alight. He claims this haircut technique is not dangerous, and that 15 customers come in each day specifically for it.

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Situation: You've got a wedding, gala, or other similar event coming up on Friday, and it's the beginning of the week. You look in the mirror and see that your hair is dangerously overgrown.

You must make an appointment for a haircut this week. But what day should you choose to look the best for your event?

If you answered "the day before" — sorry, but you're wrong.

Tuesday or Wednesday would actually be your best bet, as it turns out most professionals would recommend a buffer of one or two days,according to Max Berlinger writing for The New York Times.

This lets the cut "settle" and ensures your hair looks less freshly shorn for your big event.

This also allows enough time for any corrections to be made before the big event, if the event really is of that much importance that your hair must be perfect.

Nick Wooster, who is widely regarded as one of the most important men's style icons of today, even told the Times, "Some barbers say the only difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is three days."

This matters more the shorter the haircut is, and with scissor cuts it matters a little less. Don't let this affect your choice to get the haircut that would be best for you, however.

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• Switching hairstyles for the summer is a great way to liven up your entire look.
• INSIDER spoke with celebrity hair guru Larry Sims — whose clients include Victoria Beckham and Zendaya  — about which summer hairstyles will reign supreme in 2017. 
• Messy hair, choppy haircuts, twists, and braids will be among the hottest trends.

Doing something different with your hair for the summer is always a good idea.

An update to your hairstyle at the cusp of warmer weather can keep you cool or prevent heat damage from increased sun exposure. It's an easy way to refresh your look, too.

INSIDER recently spoke with celebrity hairstylist Larry Sims— the hair guru behind Victoria Beckham's infamous bob whose clients also include Zendaya, Gabrielle Union, and Kerry Washington — and asked him which summer styles we can expect to see the most this year. Scroll down to find out what he had to say.

1. Tousled hair will be wildly popular.

"Messy, bed-head hair" replaces beach waves as the number one trend, according to Sims. "People really aren't doing polished hair anymore," he told INSIDER. Stars like actress Julianne Hough, singer Ciara, and supermodel Karlie Kloss have all ditched their silky smooth strands in recent years and totally rocked it.

2. Short haircuts are going to be everywhere.

Sims predicted that "razor-textured bobs" with uneven layers will be a big hit. Don't be afraid to go short — actresses Drew Barrymore and Gabrielle Union, as well as Victoria Beckham, have all proved long hair isn't necessary. 

3. Twists and braids will replace the need for styling tools.

No-heat styles such as twists and braids are bound to become even more popular. Singer Rita Ora decorated hers with hair accessories, while actresses Blake Lively and Bella Thorne's styles commanded attention on their own.

4. Likewise, long-lasting protective styles are a definite must.

Braided extensions such as two-strand twists and box braids don't require daily maintenance or manipulation, making them ideal for those with natural hair. Singers and actresses Solange, Brandy, and Zoe Kravitz frequently wear them.

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• Kylie Jenner is rocking a new, much shorter hairstyle.
• It's not clear whether she had her real hair cut into a bob. 
• Some people think Kylie's new style is a wig.
• Either way, it looks fabulous.

Kylie Jenner switches up her look so often that it can be hard to tell whether she is rocking hair extensions, a wig, or her real hair.

Now, the reality TV star has reportedly cut her hair into a bob, according to Cosmopolitan. The story included this Snapchat video posted on Instagram that shows her having her hair chopped:

She appeared to have much shorter hair than her signature long hairstyle:

Her hair was chopped by celebrity stylist Jonathan Colombini. He shared this "after" photo of Kylie's new style on Instagram:

Just a couple of days before that appointment, she was rocking a significantly longer look:

Kylie's new bob looks great, and can be seen in some of her recent Instagram photos: 

It's not entirely clear if Kylie actually had her real hair cut, though.

A social media user commenting on the video of her haircut wondered the same thing: "Why did she cut it when she couldve just taking the extensions out since her real hair is short anyway?" Teen Vogue suspects that Kylie was wearing a wig when she had her "hair" cut.

This Snapchat from May 5 shows Kylie's natural hair looking even shorter than her new bob.

While we probably won't solve the mystery over whether Kylie had her hair chopped or not any time soon, we wouldn't be surprised to see another dramatically different hairstyle in her next Instagram.

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Situation: You've got a wedding, gala, or other similar event coming up on Friday, and it's the beginning of the week. You look in the mirror and see that your hair is dangerously overgrown.

You must make an appointment for a haircut this week. What day should you choose to look the best for your event?

If you answered "the day before" — sorry, but you're wrong.

Tuesday or Wednesday would actually be your best bet, as it turns out most professionals would recommend a buffer of one or two days,according to Max Berlinger of The New York Times.

This lets the cut "settle" and ensures your hair looks less freshly shorn for your big event.

This also allows enough time for any corrections to be made before the big event, if the event really is of that much importance that your hair must be perfect.

Nick Wooster, who is widely regarded as one of the most important men's style icons of today, even told The Times, "Some barbers say the only difference between a good haircut and a bad haircut is three days."

This matters more the shorter the haircut is, and with scissor cuts it matters a little less. Don't let this affect your choice to get the haircut that would be best for you, however.

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• Angelina Jolie made a slight change to her hair that has completely transformed her look.
• Her hair is now just below her shoulders and more voluminous than ever.
• It adds a sophisticated and modern touch to her already glamorous hair.

When we think of glamorous movie stars, Angelina Jolie is one of the first names that comes to mind. While that's mostly because of her work in films like "A Mighty Heart" and "Maleficent," her always shiny and flowing locks are definitely part of her movie-star appeal.

Although she experimented with different looks earlier in her career, Jolie hasn't made any drastic changes to her hair in the last few years. Instead, her luxurious long, dark hair has become a signature part of her style.

While her latest hairstyle — which we first spotted on Refinery29— is not a dramatic change, it still manages to give her a totally new look.

The actress showed up to the premiere of "Faces Places" on October 11 with a few inches trimmed off and a layered look that adds just the right amount of volume. Her new below-the-shoulder length hair looked just as gorgeous as ever on the red carpet.

Though Jolie's hairstyle change isn't as adventurous as the looks some other celebrities like Kate Hudson have experimented with lately, it adds a sophisticated touch. It may not be the oh-so-trendy lob or a buzzcut, but it looks just as modern and transformative.

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Every man has, at one point or another, sat down in the barber's chair and been asked, "What'll it be today?"

We have a recommendation: instead of just saying "the same as last time" or "the usual," take into account your face shape for a brand-new hairstyle. Some styles look better or worse based on your face shape, and this infographic — based on the one our friends at Men's Hairstyles Today put together — will help you pick the best.

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Oblong: face is longer than it is wide

Short haircuts are best for an oblong or rectangular face.

Be careful with a bushy beard, however, as that could make your face look even bigger.

Oval: narrow, with no sharp edges

Luckily, most hairstyles will look good with an oval face shape.

A word of caution: avoid bangs or fringes that could cover your forehead and make your head appear even rounder than it already is.

Diamond: strong jaw and angular cheek bones

The best-case scenario here is to pair a beard with a fringed haircut like a faux hawk or textured crop.

• Kourtney Kardashian has cut her hair into a lob.
• She posted an Instagram photo to show off her new look on Friday.
• The reality TV star's new style, which she wore in tousled waves, makes her look effortlessly chic.

For years, we've seen Kourtney Kardashian wear her long hair either poker-straight or in loose beachy waves.

But now, Kardashian has traded in her flowing locks for a chic lob that falls just beneath her shoulders.

The "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" star showed off her new look on Instagram, where she posted this mirror selfie on Friday.

The 38-year-old mom of three captioned her photo: "Don’t worry, i ordered a new phone case last night." Of course, her new hairstyle took all attention away from the Kimoji phone case she was holding. Kardashian's shorter hair length, styled in tousled waves, makes her look effortlessly chic.

Although it wasn't immediately clear if the reality TV star had cut her hair, or merely wasn't wearing hair extensions, celebrity hairstylist Andrew Fitzsimons reposted Kardashian's photo and used the hashtag "#hairXandrew" to put his mark on the masterpiece.

Kardashian may have been inspired to cut her hair after wearing a shorter hairstyle for Halloween, when she dressed up with her boyfriend, Younes Bendjima, as Bonnie and Clyde. However, unlike the color of her cropped wig — and her sister Kim— she hasn't gone blonde.

With her latest hairdo, and her official relationship with boxer and model Bendjima, it seems there's a whole new Kourtney Kardashian. And we are here for it.

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