Daniel Radcliffe's Long Hair Taught Him Something About Women

Daniel Radcliffe long hair

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The former Harry Potter star explained why he's not loving his messy new hair extensions

Daniel Radcliffe has changed a lot since his Harry Potter days - but we never thought we'd see him looking quite like this.

These days, the 24-year-old actor is sporting frizzy shoulder-length extensions for his role as Igor in the upcoming Frankenstein film.

If you're not loving his shabby new look, don't feel bad - Daniel thinks it's pretty rubbish, too.

When the actor showed up at the WhatsOnStage awards on Friday night to collect his prize (best actor in a play for The Cripple of Inishmaan), everyone was buzzing about his new hairstyle - a look which Daniel is eager to leave behind.

'I don't mind how it looks but I mind dealing with it. I don't know why any man would have it voluntarily,' he told the Telegraph.

'The amount of work it takes, having to dry it - doing anything to it is a f------ nightmare. I do have a whole new sympathy for women. I wouldn't be growing my hair this long in my own time.'

A word to Daniel's next girlfriend: Feel free to take as long as you want getting ready.

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