Take the chop for the New Year: Short hairstyles for any age with inspiration from our celebrity gallery

1/5TWENTIES
After the Harry Potter series came to a close, Emma Watson swiftly chopped off the long, curly locks associated with her character Hermione in the movies. Opting instead for a choppy mane, Emma now keeps her do sophisticated for evening events with a slicked back finish

2/5THIRTIES
Anne Hathaway, who went for a drastic cut as part of her role in Les Miserables as the destitute Fantine kept the do for her wedding day to Adam Schulman in September 2012 and has since been seen wearing her crop with a sophisticated side-parting

3/5FORTIES
Known for her sporty and energetic enthusiasm, Cameron Diaz keeps her hair manageble with a trendy bob that has added volume with its many layers

4/5FIFTIES
Grow up grey-fully like Jamie Lee Curtis with a short, sharp pixie cut that takes years off your face

5/5SIXTIES+
Looking fantastic with her golden-grey chop, Dame Judi Dench had a fantastic year in 2012 with the success of Skyfall, celebrating her final appearance as M in the James Bond franchise