Outer Banks star Chase Stokes debuts a shocking new look on Instagram

Say it’s not like that! That’s the general consensus Outer Banks Fans after Chase Stokes, the show’s lead, took to Instagram to debut a new hairstyle that has left his fans shocked and devastated.

In a new Instagram photo dump, Stokes celebrated his 30th birthday with a slew of photos, including a shot showing off his new haircut that left fans speechless. Gone are Stokes’ signature long and wavy locks, as the actor is now rocking a high and tight new do.

Stokes definitely has no problem pulling off the look and still looks amazing. The new style surprised fans as Stokes has long been known for his long hair, which is a hallmark of John B’s look Outer Banks.

“You literally shocked the whole world,” one fan commented on the impact Stokes’ new look had on his fans. “We weren’t ready for that, Chase,” repeated another.

Why did Chase Stokes cut his hair? (2022)

What exactly inspired Chase Stokes to cut off his signature curls, leading to his new look? While Stokes hasn’t directly commented on the new look, his haircut appears to be linked to his upcoming role in the new film braver.

In the film, Stokes is set to star as a member of a group of non-combat US Army soldiers who must band together to protect a civilian engineering specialist and find a way out of North Korea after their helicopter crashes on the North Korean side of the Korean demilitarized Zone. Although little is known about Stokes’ character, the fact that he is a member of the military seems to indicate that Stokes cut his hair for the role.

The new hairstyle Stokes is rocking in the above Instagram photo goes with the signature high and tight style members of the military are known for.