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Beyonce set the Internet on fire a few nights back after debuting her new short haircut. Fans and critics alike all chimed in via social media, which got Billboard to thinking: What are some other drastic hairstyle changes have occurred from music stars in the past? Starring Miley Cyrus, Elvis and more, find out what other stars switched up their looks to varying results.
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UK songtress Jessie J went all out and shaved it all off, going from longhaired brunette to a dyed Caesar.
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In 1996 Metallica shocked their rock fans by losing their bad-boy locks and going clean.
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In Feb. 2007, Britney Spears was going through a bit of a meltdown. She checked into a rehab facility and then quickly checked out. Not too shortly after, paparazzi cameras caught the pop star surprisingly bald, free of her long blonde locks. Britney shaved it all herself.
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Matisyahu
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Elvis Presley spent three days at Fort Chaffee in March 1958, just after he was inducted into the Army. Of course, the rock legend had to conform and buzz things down a bit.
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