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The Chop Heard Round the VMAs: Taylor Swift Goes Shoulder-Length for 2026

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At the 2026 VMAs, Taylor Swift showed up on the carpet with a lob, a length that stops around the collarbone. It was smoothed to a polished gloss, and the ends kicked outward with a bit of bounce. The long, relaxed waves she's worn lately are gone for now, and the neater, more graphic cut is the one to watch this season. It's an archive-worthy entry, and there's no bad angle on it.

With reporting from The Zoe Report.

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