TOWIE's Lucy Mecklenburgh Debuts New Afro Hairdo (PICTURES)

How 'Fro Can You Go, Lucy?

Beyonce wasn't the only star debuting a drastic new hairdo on Wednesday, as TOWIE's Lucy Mecklenburgh has also swapped her sleek tresses for an... afro!

Lucy - who is currently dating The Wanted's Max George - went from Essex girl to disco queen as she was transformed for a new 70s-inspired photoshoot.

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Lucy Mecklenburgh

Showing off her wild new bouffant on Twitter, Lucy wrote: "Sneak peek from today's shoot at @selectmodelmgmt.

"Just putting it out there ... I love my new fro," she added.

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Lucy's new look (left) and as she normally appears (right)

You may love it now Luce, but that's going to take a LOT of anti-frizz serum to tame that mane. Just sayin'.

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(02 of16)
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Err... Lady Gaga's turquoise, gravity-defying hair. Accessorised perfectly with gravity-defying heels. (credit:PA)
(03 of16)
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Is it just us or does it look like there are loads of blonde snakes crawling over Christina Aguilera's head? (credit:WENN)
(04 of16)
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Victoria Beckham in post-Spice Girl, pre-fashion label, full-WAG mode. (credit:PA)
(05 of16)
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She may be the face of L'Oréal, but no one - not even Chezza - can get away with that much hairspray! (credit:WENN)
(06 of16)
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Yeah, remember that time when Britney shaved her head? (credit:Big Pictures)
(07 of16)
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Miley Cyrus's chop. We preferred the cute bob for sure. (credit:Miley Cyrus/Twitter)
(08 of16)
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We're so grateful he doesn't wear Alice bands anymore. Why Becks, why oh why? (credit:PA)
(09 of16)
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A repeat offender...Remember that time when Gaga dressed up as a (very convincing) guy? (credit:PA)
(10 of16)
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Kelly Osbourne's purple hair. Just... no. (credit:Kelly Osbourne/Twitter)
(11 of16)
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Natalie Portman when she got the buzz cut. Are we weird to think that she still looks gorgeous? (credit:PA)
(12 of16)
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Uh-oh, Kim Kardashian's extensions seem to have taken their toll on her hair. Is that a bald patch we spy? (credit:Big Pictures)
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A repeat offender... Becks with the double ponytail. (credit:PA)
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Pauly D from Jersey Shore is not afraid of greasing up his do. Oh no. (credit:WENN)
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Good Girl Gone Goth - Rihanna's moody emo dreads. (credit:Rihanna/Twitter)
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Faye Tozer from Steps and those dreads... (credit:PA)