London, Aug 6 (IANS) British actress Emma Watson has chopped off her long locks in favour of a short cropped hairstyle.

The 20-year-old star played the role of Hermione Granger in ‘Harry Potter’ franchise and sported a long, wavy brown hairstyle for the duration of the movie series.

Filming wrapped on ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II’ in June (10) – and now Watson has decided to drastically change her look.

In the photo posted on her website, Watson is seen with a short, elfish crop, reports dailystar.co.uk.

In an accompanying post, she writes, ‘Cut my hair off a few days ago… Feels incredible. I love it. I’ve wanted to do this for years and years; it’s the most liberating thing ever. Hope you like it. Big love from Emma.’