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Key Point
- Shawn Mendes showed off a fresh buzz cut for the new year
- Fans are ‘heartbroken’ by his decision to ditch his signature curly hair
- Mendes taking a break from tour to ‘focus’ on mental health
Shawn Mendes said goodbye to luscious curls and kicked off the new year with a new haircut. This caused fans to “mourn” the loss of the singer’s signature appearance.
The 24-year-old “There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” singer showed off a fresh buzz cut Saturday when she was spotted leaving a cafe in LA after having breakfast with her friend E! news reported.
Mendes looked shaved when he stepped into a casual ensemble that included a light gray sweater, a plain white T-shirt, a dark gray scarf tied around his neck, baggy navy blue pants, and black Birkenstock clogs. It was taken with the head on.
Prior to the haircut, the three-time Grammy-nominated musician boasted iconic curls since debuting in the music industry nearly a decade ago with her first single, “Life of The Party.”
Fans took to Twitter to express their reaction to the new look, with many being “heartbroken” and “upset” that the singer ditched her curly hair.
“Mourning the loss of Shawn Mendes’ hair this week,” wrote one Twitter user, while another wrote, “Saw Shawn Mendes cut his hair. Please don’t text me. I am in mourning.”
Another tweeted, sharing his experience breaking the news to his daughter.
“RIP Shawn Mendes hair,” wrote a fourth user, adding humorously. edited photo Next to the new-look tomb of the “Mercy” singer hangs an old photo of Mendes with long, curly hair.
Another user responded by writing, “I miss Shawn Mendes curly hair.” photo gallery of the singer’s curly hair over the years.
However, some fans defended Mendes’ buzz cut, calling it “weird” that some social media users criticized his new look.
“Just undo this [timeline] some of the causes [you all] I’m already acting weird. @ShawnMendes can do anything [the f–k] he wants to do with his body I modestly knew that at some point he would try a buzz cut or dyed hair. Hair is just hair and it’s growing again,” he tweeted by one.
“Honestly, Shawn Mendes looks better with short hair,” claimed another user, while another added, “I think a shaved head definitely makes him look older, but that’s how we make him look.” It’s just because I’m not used to seeing it,” he commented. [as] Now my hair is growing…not yet.”
“The way you’re talking about Shawn Mendes’ hair doesn’t suit me. I’m sure Shawn can decide how he wants his hair done. I don’t need an opinion”. .
Mendes’ new hair shocked fans because curls were still visible on Christmas Day. She was seen undressing before jumping in.
The pop star has taken a break from making music and touring for the past year. It is reported.
He officially pulled the plug with his much-anticipated tour in July 2022 after a long hiatus.
“After talking more with my team and working with an incredible group of medical professionals, [clearer] According to the outlet, Mendes said in a statement that he needs to spend time that he personally hasn’t taken to ground himself and come back stronger.
When the singer spoke with ET last October, he revealed details about his decision to cancel the tour, saying, “I’m just trying to keep my feet on the ground and spend time with my family and friends and how I’m doing. It’s something I can do for a living.”
Mendes has not announced any plans to return to the tour, nor has he revealed any projects for this year.

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