David Archuleta says goodbye to his hair [video]

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Singer David Archuleta is counting down the days 'til he leaves for the Missionary Training Center, his first stop on the road to his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

The former "American Idol" finalist posted an update on his YouTube channel Monday, saying a fond farewell to his longish hair as he was headed to get it cropped "short and clean" — as per LDS missionary guidelines.

We'll have to wait to see the newly shorn Archuleta.

(H/T Rickey.org and Towleroad)