Little short cuts
Hollywood’s glamour girls are getting snippy with it lately, trading in their flowing manes for short, kicky ‘dos. And we say it’s about time. Long-and-sleek locks feel about as fresh as a “Rambo” sequel. Victoria Beckham’s manicured bob sparked short-hair mania for the masses last fall, with stars such as Renee Zellweger saying adios to their long tresses soon after. Now it seems that every red carpet features a freshly shorn celeb or two. Here’s how the new cuts stack up.
THE REVERSE MULLET
AS WORN BY: Selma Blair
Mane Master
Ursula Stephen, who also cuts singer Keyshia Cole’s locks, is the pop star’s exclusive stylist.
Price: Don’t ask. Stephen works almost exclusively with Rihanna.
Pros
Now those 20-carat diamond earrings can really shine.
Cons
Two words: Ocular icicles
What It Says About its Wearer
“I’m not afraid to look tomboyish, even at the risk of resembling Duckie from ‘Pretty in Pink.’ ”
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THE WISP
AS WORN BY: Renee Zellweger
Mane Master
Cervando at the Neil George Salon in L.A., who also works with Gina Gershon and Drea de Matteo, cuts the Southern pixie’s tresses.
Price: $350 at Neil George Salon
Pros
Dripping with “America’s Sweetheart” appeal, a la Meg Ryan
Cons
Annoyingly ambiguous-length bangs (Zellweger couldn’t stop fiddling with them while on Oscar’s red carpet)
What It Says About its Wearer
“I’m cuter than a toddler on a St. Bernard.”
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THE LITTLE DUTCH GIRL
AS WORN BY: Selma Blair
Mane Master
L.A. hairdresser Chris McMillan crafted this one, though hair guru Garren was responsible for her shaved Flock of Seagulls coif last year.
Price: $600 at his salon
Pros
Channels silent-film icon Louise Brooks
Cons
Always begging boyfriend for neck-hair trims.
What It Says About its Wearer
“I’m starting my own Chanel-clad punk-rock band.”
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THE ROBO-BOB
AS WORN BY: Katie Holmes
Mane Master
Hollywood uber-stylist Oscar Blandi, Kat’s go-to guy long before Tom.
Price: $550 at his New York salon
Pros
Repels bullets
Cons
Blocks out the voice of reason
What It Says About its Wearer
“I ditched Dawson for Dior.”
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THE IRON CURTAINS
AS WORN BY: Victoria Beckham
Mane Master
Fellow Brit Ben Cooke, who pals around L.A. with the Spice Girl and is planning to open a salon here soon.
Price: $386 at his London salon, Lockonego
Pros
Slices bread
Cons
Demands its own Manolos
What It Says About its Wearer
“It doesn’t get any more high-maintenance than this.”
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THE SUBURBAN
AS WORN BY: Charlize Theron
Mane Master
Celeb-clipper Enzo Angileri, who works at L.A.’s Yuki Sharoni salon, has also sheared Lucy Liu and Debra Messing.
Price: $400 at Yuki Sharoni
Pros
Blending in at the Grove
Cons
Blending in at Wal-Mart
What It Says About its Wearer
“Did you pick the kids up from karate?”
