Beyoncé ditches her trademark long tresses for an edgy pixie crop

Beyonce Knowles stunned fans on Wednesday as she unveiled a drastic new hairdo.
The superstar singer who is known for her trademark honey coloured tresses has finally ditched her long weave for an edgier short pixie crop.
To launch her new look the  31-year-old songstress posted pictures to her Instagram account showing pictures of herself gazing in the mirror.

What do you think? Beyonce shared a snapshot of her updated 'do after chopping off her long locks on Wednesday

Having regrets? The star posted another picture of herself apathetically looking in the mirror as she felt her new pixie cut

Before: The Bow Down singer was rocking long, thick curly locks

The Crazy In Love singer can also be seen from behind feeling the back of her head where her long hair used to be.
Dressed in a short sleeve printed T-shirt and gilt choker, Beyonce shared another snap showing her pixie cut from the front - slightly combed back and parted the side, complete with dark roots.
Beyonce has been a diehard long weave wearer for years - and will no doubt have thought hard about taking this new direction.

The many hairstyles of Beyonce: The singer is reported to have a wig collection worth a reputed $1million...

... now she has ditched her signature honey coloured tresses in favour of a shorter edgier look

Comparisons to Rihanna - who has wore the shorter look on and off for some years now - will be inevitable.

The Pour It Up singer has also recently unveiled her shorter natural hair after removing her weave.
Beyonce has rarely sported anything other than big, bouffant looks in since blasting onto to the music scene with Destiny's Child.