Former America's Next Top Model contestant Renee Alway shaved her head before a July 25 court appearance for a burglary case, Yahoo reported on July 26.

The incident involved a six-hour armed standoff with cops on June 28 and resulted with charges for narcotics possession, fraud, and committing a felony while out on bail for a separate charges, that Yahoo reported stemmed from drugs and theft. 

Though the season eight contender didn't say a word as she stood before the judge in handcuffs, her sister told TMZ that the bald head is meant to symbolize a new beginning for the troubled woman. Renee wants "to start over," she explained about her sister, who has been arrested four times this year. 

TMZ reported on July 26 that a source said Alway hated the way her hair looked in her mug shot. 

"I am trying to find her some professional help," Alway's sister told TMZ on July 20.  "I would like to get her help from Dr. Drew, Dr. Phil or even Oprah." 

Back in 2007 when singer Britney Spears shaved her head before a court appearance there was speculation that she got rid of her locks so they couldn't be tested for drugs. Her former manager and friend, Sam Lufti, testified that Spears went bald because she feared her hair would test positive for drugs.

Alway, who placed third on her season of America's Next Top Model, is due back in court in August.