The actress plays a spirited Indo-American in the Arjun Kapoor-Shraddha Kapoor starrer Half Girlfriend, and to fit her character, she had to chop her long locks – an act she hasn’t done for many years. “I’ve always had long hair and it’s something I’m proud of. Apart from trimming ends, I haven’t really cut my hair,” said Rhea, adding, “When director Mohit Suri and I discussed the look of my character, he suggested I sport a short hairdo. I was anxious because I love my locks and I believe it makes me look sexy.”