Cher Lloyd shows off her cropped new hairdo as she embraces 'Harajuku' style
Her hair extensions had apparently been removed and replaced by a blunt red bob.
She teamed her attention-seeking hair with a clashing ensemble of patterned floral skirt, grey tights, orange ankle socks white blouse, grey Mackintosh and cream heeled loafers.
The unusual style appeared reminiscent of the street fashion of the Harajuku suburb of Tokyo.
Japanese teens who follow the Harajuku movement like to combine a variety of different dress styles, including Gothic Lolita, Visual Kei and Decora.
American pop star Gwen Stefani popularised the style outside of Japan with her dance troupe of 'Harajuku Girls', who accompanied her during her Love. Angel. Music. Baby. album in 2004.
On Thursday, Miss Lloyd was also attracting attention for her questionable make-up when she matched her bright red hair with the same shade of lipstick
The Worcestershire-native had been shopping in Liverpool city centre with a group of friends after performing in the city earlier that week.
However she missed Tuesday's gig at the city's Arena after falling ill
Despite being offered refunds, it appears most of the fans were content to attend the concert, with Scouser Rebecca Ferguson receiving the biggest cheers of the night.
Liverpool Echo's critic Jade Wright said: 'Cher was on the bill, but cancelled due to a throat infection. Fans were offered a refund before the show, but judging from the crowds inside, few returned their tickets.'
Earlier this week, she unveiled her eighth tattoo - a tribute to her father.
She had the word 'Daddy' and a heart placed on her right hand, in addition to another tribute to her late uncle last week.
At 17-years-old she is still under the legal age to have a tattoo although she now has quite a collection of different designs all over her body.
The teenage singer has not left her mother Diane out from her permanent tributes and she has the lyrics from a Tracy Chapman All That I have Is Your Soul song, which is her mother’s favourite track, on her left arm.
Cher also has a bird carrying a ribbon and a birdcage on her forearms in memory of her uncle Edward 'Boo Boo' Smith, who died last September after being tricked into taking a heroin substitute.
EWWW her style is gettin worse and worse everytime she steps out. UGH i used to love her urban style when she was on the x factor but now
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CHER Lloyd has accused Cheryl Cole of “deserting’’ her to chase her American dream.
Cher Lloyd, 17, is furious her TV mentor has not contacted her since the show ended at Christmas.
Cher has been to the US to promote herself, recorded some tracks and is now on the X Factor tour.
But after the latest gig in Manchester, Cher snapped: “Cheryl hasn’t been in touch at all.
“She is more interested in becoming famous in the States. I’ve been left high and dry. I thought we were mates.”
Cher and Cheryl, 27, formed a close bond on The X Factor last year.
Yesterday there was more bad news for Cher.
She recently said she had a major crush on rapper Tinchy Stryder – but the feeling is not mutual.
The chart star, 24, said: “Cher’s just not my thing, I prefer the Cheryl Cole type.”
Last night a spokesman for Cheryl said: “The judges do not continue to mentor the contestants after the show.
“They all have their own management teams who look after them.”