CHRISTO'S GUIDE TO CHOPPING YOUR LOCKS

Christo Dishes on Short Dos

Thinking of cutting your hair? Stylist to the stars Christo gave StyleList the lowdown on how to pull off a short do. "When changing your hair style from long to short, you have to pay close attention to the bone structure of your face," says Christo. "The ideal face for short hair is oval or triangular with high cheek bones. A short cut will accentuate features and create an exotic and sexy look."
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Victoria Beckham: Before the Cut

There was a time when Posh had long, flowing locks (well, extensions) before she went for her dramatic razor cut bob that kicked off the trend in Hollywood.
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Victoria Beckham: Short Do

"Victoria has a great bob that works with her style," says Christo. "There are not too many hair textures that can pull off this look; it has to be fine and straight." One advantage of a shorter cut? "They are fun to play with and can be very versatile. Ask your stylist how to play around with styling tools to create different looks."
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Katie Holmes: Before the Cut

When she started dating Tom Cruise, Katie's hair was long and straight.
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Katie Holmes: Short Do

"Katie Holmes can pull off a short cut," says Christo. "She went from a young pretty girl to a sexy woman who turns heads." But Christo warns, "Don't forget you need to be backat the salon 4-6 weeks after getting a short cut. Be prepared to put the money and time in."
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Anne Hathaway: Before the Cut

Before she chopped her locks for her upcoming film Dancing With Shiva , Hathaway was known for her long, thick hair.
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Anne Hathaway: Short Don't

"Anne's stylist played it safe and gave her a short bob cut. She's a very pretty girl but this look doesn't accentuate her beauty," explains Christo. "With her facial structure, I would go with a shorter cut like Selma Blair's."
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Rihanna: Before the Cut

The Barbados beauty and R 'n B star had super long hair when she first hit the charts as Jay Z's protege.
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Rihanna: Short Do

"Rihanna can carry off this short cut with the bangs swept to the side," says Christo. But do bangs work for everyone? "Take into consideration your facial and bone structure, because bangs can be very crucial; they can make your eyes look very small and your face fuller," says Christo.
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Michelle Williams: Before the Cut

The Brokeback Mountain star wore her long and blonde before she became a mother.
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