For decades long hair was the default for new models; that is until the early ‘90s, when Eve Salvail appeared on the runway with a shaved head. Her locks, or lack there of, were in direct contrast of the ultra feminine styles of the era’s supermodels like Cindy Crawford and Stephanie Seymour and sent shock waves through the industry. Over twenty years later models with personality are on the rise and many are following the path of individuals like Evel. Catwalkers like Grace Bol and Herieth Paul have been wearing their hair cropped for years, but only recently have their peers followed suit. Rising stars Ruth Bell, Kris Gottschalk, and Tamy Glauser have all embraced the buzz cut—and seen their careers blow up. Close-cropped cuts are a sign of rebellion, so in an era of individuality, short hair can grab models cooler clients and set them apart from hundreds of others on the scene. So if a crop could do wonders for models, think about what it can do for you. For more model inspiration, click through to style notes. –– Michelle Rotbart

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