Shawn Mendes reveals why he shaved his head: “I was feeling the need to shake it off”
Shawn Mendes shared why he decided to change his look with a drastic haircut in a new interview.
The Señorita hitmaker, 24, revealed that he cut off his luscious brown curls in January in an effort to ‘shake up’ himself according to The Wall Street Journal.
“I think everyone should know what they look like with a shaved head,” Shawn, who was recently rumored to be dating chiropractor Dr. Jocelyne Miranda, 51, told the publication. “She was also feeling the need to shake me up a bit.”
The Canadian singer surprised his fans earlier in the year when he ditched his trademark bouncy locks and debuted the shaved head.
Elsewhere in the interview, Shawn discussed his decision to cancel his tour last year and his decision to go into therapy: “The process was very difficult. A lot of doing therapy, a lot of trying to understand how I felt and what made me feel that way.
Change: Shawn Mendes shared why he decided to change his look and shave his head in a new interview: “I was just feeling the need to shake it up a bit.”
‘And then do the work to help myself and heal. And also lean on the people in my life to help a little. It’s been a lot of work, but I think the last year and a half has been the most revealing, growing, beautiful and just healing process of my life.’
“I am also very grateful for all the people who were so kind, caring, kind and understanding. And it really made me see how the culture is really starting to get to a place where mental health is really becoming a priority.’
Although the artist canceled the remaining dates of his Wonder: The World tour last year in July to focus on his mental health, his drive to create music hasn’t stopped.
“I’m at the point where I’m like, ‘Okay, I’m ready to start making some songs,’ which is exciting,” Shawn told the publication.
He also talked about insecurities when singing, and how he overcomes them in the shower: ‘I still have a lot of insecurities when it comes to singing, so I take the opportunity to let it go.’
In another part of the interview, the singer also talked about his morning routine.
‘I wake up around 7. I get out of bed, drink a liter of water and get in the car to go to a coffee shop. I met some friends for coffee and we chatted for about an hour and a half,” she shared.
As for breakfast, she explained that she likes to keep it simple: “I’ll make three scrambled eggs and a couple of toasts and I’ll do a little egg-avocado toast situation.”
Trying something new: “I think everyone should know what they look like with a shaved head,” the Señorita hitmaker told The Wall Street Journal.
Signature look: The Canadian singer surprised his fans earlier in the year when he ditched his trademark bouncy locks and debuted the close-shaven style; pictured 2021
In therapy: Elsewhere in the interview, Shawn discussed his decision to cancel his tour last year and his decision to go to therapy: “The process was very difficult. A lot of doing therapy, a lot of trying to understand how I felt and what made me feel that way’; pictured 2022
Focus: Although the artist canceled the remaining dates of his Wonder: The World tour last year in July to focus on his mental health, his drive to create music hasn’t stopped.
In addition to his work, Shawn has also recently made headlines due to his personal life.
The hitmaker has been fueling romance rumors with his longtime chiropractor, Dr. Jocelyne Miranda, after they were spotted together on several occasions, including Miranda visiting the star at his West Hollywood home last month. and, most recently, attending a Grammys after-party.
Shawn and Jocelyne first sparked rumors of a budding romance last year in July after having lunch together.
The chiropractor started working with Shawn in 2018 and also accompanied him on tour in 2019. He has worked with other celebrities like Hollywood couple Justin and Hailey Bieber, and also supermodel Kendall Jenner.
She has shared several photos of herself with Shawn over the years on her own Instagram page. However, in July 2022, the two enjoyed lunch and have continuously generated romance rumors ever since.
The talented singer was previously linked to fellow music artist, Camila Cabello. The former couple began dating in 2019, following the release of her hit song, Señorita, but broke up in November 2021.
New love? Shawn has recently been rumored to be dating chiropractor Dr. Jocelyne Miranda, 51, after they were spotted together on several occasions.