As Beyonce crops her locks, why it works for any face - or any age

This week, Beyonce unveiled a drastic new look. Like so many stars before her, she’s opted for the chop — swapping her long, flowing, tresses for a bleached, pixie crop. 

It’s quite a transformation. But here celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton — whose clients include Kylie and Elle Macpherson — explains why it’s a look that can suit any woman, whatever her face shape or age, and gives his verdict on the stars who’ve gone for the chop. 

‘The crop, as far as I’m concerned, is the little black dress of the hairstyling world. It can make any woman look fantastic.

Beyonce, 31 The ultimate pixie crop - shorn of her long mane, the singer is all doe-eyes and gorgeous pout

Anne Hathaway, 30 She had her hair chopped for Les Miserables, and kept the look. I suspect she likes how it makes her stand out from the crowd — it’s cheeky and playful and emphasises the colour of her eyes