Shawn Mendes Shaved His Head, And He Looks Rather Different

Sound the alarm! Alert the church elders! It's a big day, folks: Shawn Mendes has shaved his head.

Closeup of Shawn Mendes
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Sarcastic quips from a sleep-deprived writer aside, the actor is very much known for his curls. Look at them! Look!

Shawn Mendes at the Met Gala
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Well, Shawn was photographed getting coffee this weekend and ooh, sweet shaved head.

Shawn Mendes
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New year, new hair!

Shawn Mendes with a shaved head
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I saw some tweets freaking out, but, you know, it's hair — it grows back.

Closeup of Shawn Mendes
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I tried to find if the change of hair was related to some kind of on-screen role, but as far as I can tell, it is simply a new look.

Closeup of Shawn Mendes
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What a time to be alive!