Seriously? Harry Styles actually thought THIS about his new haircut

When you're a member of one of the biggest boy bands on planet Earth, you're going to have to do a lot more than cut off your ponytail to guarantee a little privacy.

Unfortunately, Harry Style never got the memo, and is apparently stunned that he's getting just as much attention with his new short hurr as he did when he sported those dark tumbling locks.

Commenting on the fuss surrounding the star's new look, a source close to ol' Harry reportedly told HollywoodLife: "Harry is completely bemused by all the talk about him chopping off his hair."

"He was actually getting a little bored of it anyway, and Anne (his mom) was teasing him about cutting off his ponytail or a while, saying it looked cheesy," they added.

22-year-old Harry who went for the chop in honour of an upcoming movie role, apparently had no idea the move would spark serious drama among hardcore Directioners – something we don't believe for a second. We mean, he's MET these people, right?!

"But since he's chopped his locks, he’s amazed by the reaction of his fans on social media and the public outcry that’s come of it. He cannot believe people care that much about it."

“He’s even joked with pals now that he’s got a chance to be more anonymous when he goes out because he won’t get recognized with shorter hair, but even with a different haircut there’s no fooling his die-hard fans."

Well, obvs.

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