Kim Kardashian steps out with a super-short ‘do

Kim Kardashian West changes hairstyles faster than Karlie Kloss changes outfits, and her latest cut is her sleekest look yet.

The beauty entrepreneur has swapped the long, flowing icy-blonde tresses she has sported for months for an edgy, shoulder-skimming lob cut. 

Mrs West debuted her new angular 'do, which frames her cheekbones and jawline, at a pop-up store opening in Los Angeles last night. 

Kim Kardashian at the The Tot Holiday Pop-Up Celebration in Los Angeles. Image: Getty

The reality star complemented her new hairstyle with a grey, skin-tight midi dress featuring a revealing cut-out.

Kim’s lobbed locks are courtesy of celebrity hairstylist Chris Appleton, who has become her go-to hairdresser in recent months and was responsible for taking her naturally dark mane into icy blonde waters in September.

“Short and chic ✂️ @kimkardashian looking so Fire ,” Appleton captioned an Instagram post featuring Kardashian’s new ‘do.

Celebrity hairdresser Chris Appleton took to Instagram to debut Kim's new 'do. Image: Instagram/@chrisappleton1

It’s not the first time that Kardashian West has treaded into above-the-neck territory. The reality star first embraced super-short hair in 2015 and donned a similar lob cut earlier this year at the Met Gala in May.

The lob has easily been Hollywood’s hottest haircut of 2017. Selena Gomez, Bella Hadid and Uma Thurman have all debuted their own take on the style.

"The lob has become so popular as it’s a great way to change up your look without going to a drastic bob," Aleks Ababia, Esstudio Galleria Hair Director told us.

The lob is low-maintenance but doesn’t skimp on style. It’s also a versatile hairstyle where you can still put your hair up and create soft waves but retain a sense of length.

The lob suits most face shapes but it’s important to seek out the services of an experienced hair stylist before you make the chop.

"It’s a look that suits most face shapes but particularly good for oval faces," said Ababia.

"Best suited to finer, straight hair rather than curly hair."