Beyoncé Flaunts 'Always Wanted' Asymmetrical Cut in Book Shoot

Beyoncé is embracing a playful and long-desired transformation in her latest CR Fashion Book interview. The 32-time Grammy winner shared her excitement for experimenting with bold and daring styles that she had always wanted to try. Reflecting on her '90s aspirations for an asymmetrical cut that her mother once vetoed, the Houston native expressed her joy during the magazine shoot, showcasing looks never before seen from the iconic star.

Among the striking images is Beyoncé sporting a shaggy mullet, a departure from her signature blonde look of nearly a decade. The new "asymmetrical cut" features silver, grey, and black tones, marking a refreshing change. In additional photos, the ‘Crazy in Love’ singer dons a vibrant redhead persona, further displaying her creative expression in the shoot.

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Beyoncé's recent surge in creativity extends beyond the fashion realm. Following her appearance in a Verizon Super Bowl ad on 11th February, she surprised fans with the announcement of Act II from her Renaissance album, set to release on 29th March. On the same day, the multi-talented artist unveiled two new songs, ‘16 Carriages’ and ‘Texas Hold ‘Em,’ signalling her crossover into the country genre. 

Adding to the surprises, Beyoncé introduced a new haircare line, Cécred, on 21st February, emphasizing the sacred role of hair in her life.

The launch of Cécred was celebrated with an intimate all-white party at the Revery in Los Angeles, attended by Beyoncé and her mother Tina Knowles, who is the vice chairwoman of the brand. 

Knowles, a former hairstylist, shared a close connection with hair salons, as seen in Destiny's Child's 1999 music video for ‘Bills, Bills, Bills.’ Discussing the significance of hair in her creative process, Beyoncé revealed to CR Fashion Book that it plays a pivotal role in shaping her tours, films, and albums—making it the initial inspiration for sound, looks and everything in between.

– Farheen Ali