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Timothée Chalamet -

Timothée Chalament used to wear his hair short when he was a (very) young actor just starting out.

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However, a couple years after he got his big break with 'Call Me By Your Name' (2017), the esteemed actor has favored a longer style and it does him a lot of favors in return.

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Orlando Bloom -

For most of his career, Hollywood heartthrob Orlando Bloom has opted for a shorter haircut. Certainly in 2021 his style is short and tidy.

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There was a time however, back in 2014, when he chose to grow out his luscious locks. He sometimes tied it up into a man bun, which was a different but definitely flattering look.

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Jake Gyllenhaal -

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal, like so many before him, has been on a real journey with his hair. Early in his career it's safe to say he preferred a shorter look.

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More recently, however, he has been opting for a longer style. It's not the rugged look he's after, though: he always appears well-groomed and often tucks his hair behind his ears.

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Brad Pitt has also been through a number of phases when it comes to what's on his head. Generally, he has moved from short to longer hair with age.

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At the 2020 Golden Globes, the award-winning actor walked the red carpet sporting longer locks that he had tucked behind his ears. He looked great, but then again he always does. 

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Harry Styles -

When Harry Styles started out on the British 'X Factor,' winning the hearts of teenagers the world over, one of his most coveted features were his shoulder-length waves.

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It was a look that definitely suited him, and while he doesn't look bad with the more cropped look he wears today, it's easy to imagine fans pining for the luscious locks of old.

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Jason Momoa -

'Aquaman' actor Jason Momoa is difficult to picture without his long hair.

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There was a time, however, when he sported a much different look. Before he landed the role that rocketed his career, Momoa had rather shorter hair.

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Tom Cruise -

Believe it or not, this is Tom Cruise. Back in the day, the 'Rain Man' (1988) actor proudly sported a shoulder-length hairstyle. 

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Nowadays, of course, he prefers the short look. He looks great with both, of course, but imagine if he were to give the longer look another go...

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Jared Leto -

In true rock star style, musician and actor Jared Leto, who fronts the band 30 Seconds to Mars, has had (very) long hair for the majority of his career.

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He has tried going short in the past, like in 2016 when he was papped at the British Fashion Awards with cropped hair. Mostly, though, he keeps it long (much to his fans' pleasure).

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David Beckham -

David Beckham is known first as a soccer player, of course, but to many he is also a style icon. Over the years, the way he dresses and wears his hair has garnered a lot of attention.

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He has been through a number of hair phases, and in the early 2000s he wore it very long, so long in fact that he had to pin it back. Of all his hairstyles, this definitely wasn't the worst!

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Ashton Kutcher -

For the most part, Ashton Kutcher keeps his hair short, and sometimes tucked under a baseball cap. However, there was a time when the actor chose to stray from his go-to...

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In 2011, he decided to let his hair grow long and it was definitely a look! Since then, though, it's been back to the classic short hair.

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Zayn Malik -

Musician Zayn Malik has been through a real style evolution with his hair. Although he now favors the buzz cut, he has rocked long hair on a number of occasions.

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This is definitely not one of his better hair moments, but we thought we'd include it for old times' sake!

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Dev Patel -

During the 'Slumdog Millionaire' (2008) era, Dev Patel had decidedly short hair. In his early career, that was definitely the look he tended to favor.

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More recently, however, the actor has opted for a wavy, longer look. He pairs it with facial hair for a distinguished and more mature style.

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Tom Brady -

There was a period around 2010-2011 that NFL quarterback Tom Brady was known for his long hair, tufts of which were often visible peeking out the bottom of his hat or helmet.

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However, in 2012 the star player decided to lop it all off and he has kept it pretty short ever since.

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Sam Heughan -

Actor Sam Heughan, who is best known for his role on the Starz historical drama 'Outlander,' cut his previously long hair for the series, which required him to have a short-haired look.

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In 2017, he told Esquire: "I like [my grooming] slightly rugged, slightly loose." Pictures like this help us to understand why!

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Ty Dolla $ign -

Tyrone William Griffin Jr., who is better known by his stage name Ty Dolla $ign, has had long dreads throughout his career, but he sometimes keeps them hidden away under a hat.

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Pictures like one are proof he should let those locks be free!

Sources: (Insider) (GQ) (Teen Vogue)

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