At one point or another, you'll probably get an urge to chop of all your hair or dye it a totally different color. This is especially true in the times of COVID-19, when you've been spending a lot of time at home and are antsy for something to do — or at the very least control over a part of your life. Not to mention, it feels like a number of beloved celebrities, from Taraji P. Henson to Jennifer Lopez, have ditched their long locks for cute, bouncy bobs over the years. These short celebrity hairstyles are stunning, and some could even be done from the comfort (and safety) of your own home. If you're itching to follow in your favorite famous actress, singer, or dancer's footsteps, try going short with some insider tips from professional stylists and take the leap. The worst that can happen is you don't like it, and then you just have to wait for it to grow out, but at least you tried.
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Jennifer Lopez, 2015
Walter McBride
Jennifer Lopez, like Beyoncé, can pull off any look, and this short bob with curls at the end is no different.
Jennifer Hudson has rocked a many hairdos, and this chic, short pixie-cut-esque style is just one of them.
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Lupita Nyong'o, 2018
Frederick M. Brown
The Kenyan-Mexican actor's short comb-over is everything.
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Constance Wu, 2020
Steve Granitz
You've thought about it, and you decide you want to cut your hair short but want to test the waters a little first. That's when this shoulder-length cut can come in handy. It allows you to go short but not too short all at once.
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Tyra Banks, 2018
Michael Tran
Tyra has been the queen of the runway since she created America's Next Top Model almost 20 years ago, so it only makes sense that her short bob would be as stunning as it is.
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Raquel Welch, 2017
Jason LaVeris
Like Marilyn Monroe, Raquel Welch rose to popularity as a sex symbol, first gaining attention for her role in 1966 film Fantastic Voyage.
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Janelle Monaé, 2018
Axelle/Bauer-Griffin
Whether she's singing her heart out, portraying incredibly powerful roles, or advocating for the people, Janelle Monaé never disappoints, and her pixie cut is no different.
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Naomi Scott, 2019
Ben Gabbe
You may have fallen in love with her voice in Aladdin or try to imitate her fighting skills in Charlie's Angels, but either way, you'll be dying to imitate these beachy waves.
Whether you jammed out hard to any song on Ciara: The Revolution or totally missed peak Ciara, there's no denying this simple straight shoulder-length hair is gorgeous.
Lana Condor and her angel self snuck into our hearts when she starred in Netflix's To All The Boys I've Loved Before as Korean-American Lara Jean Covey.
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Jada Pinkett-Smith, 2020
Jason Koerner
Add a little color to your hair, and it'll easily make any short hairstyle you have pop.
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Beyoncé, 2015
Jon Kopaloff
Queen B never fails at looking flawless.
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Taraji P. Henson, 2020
Michael Loccisano
This bright red color on Taraji P. Henson is a dream. Feeling adventurous? Consider dyeing your hair a color you never thought you would.
Rita Moreno has been a Hollywood icon for over 70 years. From starring in the film adaptation of West Side Story in the early 1960s to playing the matriarch of the family in Netflix's 2017 remake of One Day at a Time.
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Selena Gomez, 2018
Gilbert Carrasquillo
If you decide you want to try something really short with your curly hair, Selena's look from the 2018 Met Gala might be a good place to start.
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Regina King, 2017
Steve Granitz
Looking for a pretty hairstyle that's not too difficult? Regina King's up-do could be it.
Priyanka's styled midi-cut is ideal when you want to switch hairstyles without making too drastic of a change. Or for when your cut grows beyond a bob but isn't quite shoulder-length yet.
Maybe you're looking for a major hairstyle change. If that's the case, you can never go wrong with a drastic cut and highlights, a la Jamie Chung. Highlights are very particular, though, so you may want to go to your salon for this one (post-pandemic, of course).
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Eva Longoria, 2020
Michael Kovac
Eva Longoria's talent goes way beyond the big or small screen. She's an activist, businesswoman, producer, director, and can rock a shoulder-length cut.
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Cynthia Erivo, 2020
Leon Bennett
Double 2020 Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo's iconic short hairstyle is a bold move for anyone, but obviously looks beautiful, so if you're going for the wow factor cut, this is it.
Nicol is a freelance Editorial Assistant at WomansDay.com and is a Manhattan-based journalist who specializes in health, wellness, beauty, fashion, business, and lifestyle. When Nicol isn't writing, she loves spending time with family and friends, trying new workout classes, and traveling.