Kristen Stewart has actually shaved off her hair

Kristen Stewart has shaved off her brunette bob and dyed it platinum blonde in a strong look reminiscent of the punk era.

The actress - who unveiled the look at a screening of her new film, Personal Shopper - reportedly went for the drastic style for an upcoming role. She enlisted hairstylist Bridget Brager to execute the style, who posted an image on her Instagram page.

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We totally understand the appeal in grabbing the clippers and shedding your locks, it's a liberating move. It's also a show of confidence and strength - a shaved head leaves nothing to hide behind 🙌.

Buzzcuts made a return a few years ago with the rise of model Ruth Bell, who got rid of her long blonde hair for a shaved head instead. The beauty statement made her more in demand than ever and she currently stars in Dior's latest campaign. Other notable women to go for the buzzcut include Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron and Agyness Deyn.

So, is the buzzcut the new bob? We vote yesss.

Ella Alexander

Ella Alexander is Harper’s Bazaar's Deputy Digital Editor. She writes across all sections, covering fashion, arts and feminism – from fashion features and shopping galleries to celebrity interviews and long-form opinion pieces. She lives in South London and has an ardent love for Keith Richards, Gary Barlow, AA Gill, George Orwell and Patti Smith (not in order). Her favourite film is The Labyrinth, mostly because of David Bowie, and she is distinguishable through her self-titled ‘Jeremy Corbyn baker boy hat’. She recently achieved relative fame after the Clooneys named their twins, Ella and Alexander, after her.