Katy Perry is known for her wild ways in hair experimentation. From crazy colours, wigs and cuts, this lady has done all the expected and unexpected. And now, she’s blown us away when she debuted her new pixie crop on Instagram last week, calling out Kris Jenner as her inspiration.
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Katy’s dark, short cut is a far cry from her usual long locks, and unsurprisingly, it suits her to a tee. Katy isn’t the first celebrity to cut her hair short, with our fashionistas embracing the trend. Nicole Richie, Lilly Collins and Kaley Cuoco-Sweeting are among a few of the ladies in Hollywood who have embraced the cropped look.
Detailing in her Instagram snap that she asked for ‘The Kris Jenner’, Katy also posed with the Kardashian matriarch in New York last week while on Karl Lagerfeld’s boat, taking selfies with the Statue of Liberty. However, it’s still unclear whether Katy’s hair was an April Fool’s joke, even a week on.
But while such a drastic change may seem very appealing, there are a few things to consider before making the decision.
Though your hair will grow back, you don’t want to hate what you’ve done to your look. The texture of your hair will be a great factor in determining what your hair will be like when cut short. Texture can always be manipulated through products, but thinner hair is going to have a different overall style than thicker hair.
You’ll also need to assess the right cut for your face shape; whether you’ll have a sweeping fringe, a choppy style or maybe something smoother. Try matching your face shape to your favourite celebrity and consulting with your hair stylist for the best look.
Your new cropped ‘do will need a lot more maintenance than your average look. As pixie crops tend to grow out quickly, you’ll need regular touch ups, unless you’re a fan of having a mullet. On the plus side, if you don’t like it, it will change rapidly.
We’ll soon find out whether Katy’s hair is legitimate, but either way, she looks fabulous and always will and after you think about your pixie cut, you will too!
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