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Claire Foy, Katie Holmes And The Most Dramatic Celeb Haircuts Of 2017

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Claire Foy, Katie Holmes And The Most Dramatic Celeb Haircuts Of 2017

by Elizabeth Liew  /   December 7, 2017

Need inspiration for your next haircut? Look to the stars! From modest trims like Duchess Kate to more dramatic chops like  Kim Ga-Eun, check out the most stunning celeb hair makeovers of the year to show your stylist:

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Claire Foy, Katie Holmes And The Most Dramatic Celeb Haircuts Of 2017
1. Claire Foy (BEFORE)
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With season two of The Crown done (it premieres Dec 8 on Netflix!), the actress gave up her royally coiffed hair for something more suited to her next role…

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1. Claire Foy (AFTER)
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Claire’s super short and jet black pixie haircut totally channels Lisbeth Salander, whom she is playing in the next Girl With The Dragon Tattoo movie (previously played by Rooney Mara).

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2. Katie Holmes (BEFORE)
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Another celeb who went down the pixie route is Katie Holmes. See her dramatic new look in the next slide…

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2. Katie Holmes (AFTER)
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Fierce! It’s a look we haven’t seen on her in over a decade, and we love how she paired her new look with a feminine floral dress.

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3. Nicole Sherzinger (BEFORE)
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The X Factor UK judge recently swapped her trademark long and wavy tresses…

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3. Nicole Sherzinger (AFTER)
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…for a sleek lob cut that was quite the refreshing change.

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4. Mila Kunis (BEFORE)
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The Bad Moms actress, known for wearing bombshell waves, debuted a fresh short hairstyle in late September…

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4. Mila Kunis (AFTER)
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…with a softer, shoulder-grazing wob (that’s short for ‘wavy bob’) that’s right on trend. Click here to find out which bob haircut is right for you.

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5. Eva Longoria (BEFORE)
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The actress took a few inches off her long brunette waves…

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5. Eva Longoria (AFTER)
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…showing up at a red carpet event in Hollywood with choppy, layered locks.

READ MORE: 9 Ultra Hydrating Hair Masks To Put The Shine Back In Your Hair

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6. Charlene Choi (BEFORE)
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The Hong Kong actress and singer also went a few inches shorter…

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6. Charlene Choi (AFTER)
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…and even added some texture to her hair with waves that helps add volume and body. Read this to find out the best haircut for your hair type, be it thin, thick or everything in between!

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7. Jenna Dewan Tatum (BEFORE)
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After surprising us a few months ago with long beachy waves (thanks to hair extensions), the actress decided to switch it up…

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7. Jenna Dewan Tatum (AFTER)
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…with a sleek, sharp long bob. Totally trendy!

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8. Jolin Tsai (BEFORE)
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The Mandopop queen showed off a shorter ‘do on her social media page recently…

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8. Jolin Tsai (AFTER)
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…a shoulder-sweeping bob with soft layered ends.

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9. Sarah Jessica Parker (BEFORE)
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The Sex And The City actress is famous for her sweeping glamorous curls…

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9. Sarah Jessica Parker (AFTER)
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…but she recently spotted in New York City with a fresh platinum lob that totally refreshes and re-energises her look!

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10. Duchess of Cambridge (BEFORE)
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Duchess Kate’s signature royal look is a long, Disney Princess worthy bouncy blowout…

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10. Duchess of Cambridge (AFTER)
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…and she debuted a chic shoulder-length cut for summer at Wimbledon this year. While it’s not the most dramatic length transformation, it’s proof that even a three-inch trim can do wonders to freshen up your look.

More recently, the Duchess tried out an even shorter hairstyle. Check it out here!

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11. Jourdan Dunn (BEFORE)
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The British model and actress recently joined the ranks of celebs like Katy Perry and Kristen Stewart by chopping off her long, flowing locks…

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11. Jourdan Dunn (AFTER)
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…for a stunning textured pixie cut that frames her face perfectly.

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12. Jennifer Lopez (BEFORE)
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She wowed with sleek, ultra-long locks at the Grammys, but J. Lo decided to change her look by opting for one of the season’s hottest styles…

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12. Jennifer Lopez (AFTER)
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…a shoulder-sweeping lob with feathery ends that make her look years younger.

READ MORE: 7 Celeb-Approved Hair Updates To Make You Look Years Younger

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13. Kim Ga-Eun (BEFORE)
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Another celeb to go short this year, Ga-Eun swapped her long wavy hair…

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13. Kim Ga-Eun (AFTER)
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…for an effortlessly chic bob with a slight wave at the ends that adds texture and body.

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14. Demi Lovato (BEFORE)
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Looking to refresh your look? Take notes from Demi who debuted a dramatic new haircut at the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards yesterday…

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14. Demi Lovato (AFTER)
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…and it’s none than a fabulous layered lob that you’ll want to take along to the hairdresser’s.

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15. Kristen Stewart (BEFORE)
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The actress of Twilight fame’s latest hair transformation is daring and edgy, two words that sum her up perfectly…

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15. Kristen Stewart (AFTER)
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…which is why she’s manages to carry off the blonde (!) buzzcut (!) so well.

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16. Nina Dobrev (BEFORE)
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The Vampire Diaries star celebrated the new year by chopping off her long hair…

16. Nina Dobrev (AFTER)
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…and got a gorgeous wavy bob (or wob)! But that’s not all…

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16. Nina Dobrev
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…just a few days ago, the actress took off a couple of inches for a weightless bob that suits her perfectly!

READ MORE: 18 Short Hairstyles That Are Easy To Maintain

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17. Katy Perry (BEFORE)
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She’s no stranger to frequent hair updates, but the singer’s newest look happened just hours after her split from Orlando Bloom…

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17. Katy Perry (AFTER)
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… prompting many to wonder if the two events are linked. Whatever the reason, the new crop cut looks insanely cool on her.

READ MORE: Katy Perry & 7 More Celebs Who Chopped Off Their Hair After A Breakup

Photo: @katyperry/Instagram
18. Kerry Washington (BEFORE)
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Kerry had been growing her hair out, but she recently went for the chop just in time for the Oscars…

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18. Kerry Washington (AFTER)
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…keeping it sleek and neat with a lightweight cut that instantly updates her look.

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19. Olivia Wilde (BEFORE)
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The actress cut her hair in December last year, but didn’t wait for it to grow out before doing this…

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19. Olivia Wilde (AFTER)
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…a bleached, blunt bob she claims she ‘stole’ from Kate Mara. We love the natural roots showing through!

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20. Felicia Chin (BEFORE)
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The actress, who stars in local drama Legal Eagles, unveiled a shorter cropped cut a few weeks ago…

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20. Felicia Chin (AFTER)
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…it’s adorable, and perfect for our hot weather!

READ MORE: 7 Easy Updos For Short Hair

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21. Chrissy Teigen (BEFORE)
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The 31-year-old model lopped off her long, enviable mermaid-like waves with the help of celebrity hairstylist Jen Atkin…

21. Chrissy Teigen (AFTER)
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…and revealed a gorgeous textured lob at the 2017 Grammy Awards. For this voluminous style, ask your stylist for minimal layers to add fullness to your ends.

READ MORE: 10 Easy Hair Styling Ideas For Medium-Length Hair

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22. Choi Soo-young (BEFORE)
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The K-drama actress swapped out her long, straight locks…

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22. Choi Soo-young (AFTER)
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…for a much shorter style with waves that make her look more youthful and perhaps even more approachable.

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23. Gabrielle Union (BEFORE)
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Want to tame a mane that’s growing out? Make like Gabrielle, who snipped off her unruly shoulder-length hair…

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23. Gabrielle Union (AFTER)
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…for a short chin-skimming bob that’s oh-so-tempting!

READ MORE:
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