18 Celebs who prove long hair has returned

Think Drew could achieve a bouncy blowout like this with short hair?  Keep dreamin'. 

File under: Yet another reason to keep the length. If ever you're considering the chop, just take a look at this gloriously long, healthy, shiny hair and ask yourself, "What would Sofia do?"

 Zoe shows us that even a simple pony is made pretty with a bit of extra length. Golden Globes, golden girl.

Soft, pretty, perfect. What other proof could you possibly need?

Long, blonde hair is a tricky combination - the chance of it looking scraggly is risky business - but Ellie pulls it off by keeping her colour natural. Pairing it with simple makeup and sophisticated style is a smart move from the singer, too.

Did someone say, lush? Shay's shiny raven strands are a testiment to why we will always pine for longer locks. 

Long and golden is the best way to capture a free-spirited, Cali-vibe. Keeping those roots darker also means less time in the salon, and more $$$ in your pocket. #winning

The new Mrs Clooney not only has an envy-worthy wardrobe, but long, perfectly curled locks we lust after, too. 

Classic and chic, Kate never puts a foot wrong when it comes to her tresses. 

If ever there was an excuse to keep your length, Chrissy Teigen proves it with this picture from the 2016 Oscars. 

Shiny, center-parted strands may be the fashionista’s best accessory…

...but this intricate three-way braid is all we need to convince us to keep our locks’ length. 

Load on the layers and make it dramatic with a super high pony. If you aren’t blessed like Ms Grande with long locks, use clip-in extensions to get the volume.  

A little bit rock ‘n’ roll with a touch of oriental, these cascading locks make for a more free-spirited vibe. Glam it up with a deep side part and a bold accessory, and you’ve got yourself a winner. 

The ever-stylish trendsetter, who typically sticks to straighter styles makes a strong case for growing out your strands… 

You know you've made the right choice to add a couple of extensions to your locks when the outcome looks this good.

You know how you seem to love your curls even more the day after you’ve slept on them? Jessica Biel’s beachy waves are the perfect example. 

Long hair loves grown-out bangs, and Suki knows it. These cool-girl locks are high on our radar for 2016, and a major inspiration for us to shake things up ourselves. *Watch this space*

Loose, undone waves and a strong center part never fail to impress. We’ll have what she’s having…