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The Very Big Chop: Here's 22 Celebs Who Have Gone Bald

The bald and the beautiful.

Sanaa Lathan shocked us all again debuting a fresh cut on Tuesday night. Listen, she’s taking her commitment to being in character for Nappily Ever After to heart.

Damn, didn’t she just go blonde?

Traditionally, most women undergo the big chop when transitioning from relaxed to natural (or get rid of excessive damage). However, now many — including celebs — are just looking to switch it up, and make their lives easier.

PSA: Nothing says fresh start than a fresh new ‘do. We’ve rounded up 22 celebs who took the plunge, and might inspire you to the same.

  1. Sanaa Lathan

  2. Zoë Kravitz

  3. Keke Palmer

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  5. Janelle Monae

  6. Keke Wyatt

  7. Michaela Coel

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  9. Danai Gurira

  10. Amandla Steinberg

  11. Taraji P. Henson

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  13. Jaden Smith

  14. K. Michelle

  15. Jill Scott

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  17. Halsey

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  18. Viola Davis

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  19. Solange Knowles

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  21. Chrisette Michelle

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  22. Raven-Symone

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  23. Kelis

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  25. Nicole Ari Parker

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  26. Jennifer Hudson

  27. Willow Smith

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