Admired as a daring yet iconic cut, the pixie style continues to prove its versatility with modern interpretations that earned approval from celebrities
Long before high-impact colors and editorial styles, pixie cuts were considered the unrivaled statement hairdo. It was a controversial beauty choice in the eyes of the early social conservatives. However, an influx of women embraced the subversive look and redefined the cut as a symbol of nonconformity, independence, and empowerment. The style increasingly became popular in pop culture. Seen on icons like Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy, Linda Evangelista, and Halle Berry, the pixie cut made a name for itself as a marker of personal power.
A pixie cut often refers to a short layered cut paired with a choppy fringe. It’s a versatile style that can be adjusted to complement a certain face shape and encompass numerous looks to suit any preference. It can be daunting, but it is wearable for just about everyone who craves a drastic hair edit. Below, explore all the standout celebrities’ pixie moments that will convince you to cop the chic cut.
Pia Wurtzbach
Pia Wurtzbach surprised her fans with a statement hairstyle on her MEGA December 2022 cover. In contrast to her synonymous long locks, the former Miss Universe sported an undone-meets-styled pixie iteration that delivered a classic ‘90s appeal. There is more than one way to recreate the iconic look, and one technique is by using a blow dryer with a concentrator nozzle and a flat bush. Simply dry the hair in different directions to create your ideal volume and set it with your trusted hairspray.
Alexa Demie
In February 2022, Euphoria star Alexa Demie debuted her shortest hair to date. It’s a big shift for the actress who previously donned a collarbone-length long bob. However, her pixie chop proved that she is a true hair chameleon. Aside from that, the it-girl is not afraid to get creative with her new hairdo. Here, Alexa paired her pixie with blunt and eye-skimming bangs.
Dixie D’Amelio
Dixie D’Amelio broke the Internet when she unveiled her new ultra-short pixie in New York Fashion Week. The star documented her transformation in a YouTube video, explaining that she wanted to have a fresh restart. It is set to be her most drastic hair edit that is comparable to the early 2000 style. Take this one for an example. In this photo, Dixie introduced her modern take on a close-cut pixie that is similar to Rihanna’s early style.
Emma Watson
Emma Watson revived her signature hairstyle as she was announced as the new face of Prada Beauty. A twist to the classic, the actress combined both pixie and shag cuts to create a new choppy variation. The look is punctuated with her modern take on micro-bangs, which added the right flair to her overall semblance. As mentioned previously, this fringe can be reimagined into numerous styles, but this length works for anyone who wants an editorial appeal.
Zoë Kravitz
Aside from the portrayal and the leather outfit, Catwoman’s short pixie cut is hard to miss. Her piece-y layers are accompanied by curled sideburns and pointed fringe, which embodies a sultry femme fatale appeal. Behind her flawless pixie is hairstylist Nikki Nelms who holds an impressive portfolio with clients like Beyoncé, Janelle Monáe, and Solange.
Featured Image from DIXIE D’AMELIO (via Instagram)
