When Sinead O’ Connor went bald for the 1990 music video “Nothing Compares 2 U,” cynics were quick to claim that her brave new look was only a fad.
But Sinead was ahead of her time. Whether as a one-off for a movie role or a lasting personal trademark, dozens of gorgeous female celebs in the last 2 decades have chosen to bare their heads for the camera. From finely cropped cuts to smooth-shaven domes, here are 33 photos of the most striking bald starlets in film and music.