Now is a great time to be growing out a pixie cut, as 2026 is welcoming slightly longer and softer takes on the look - and Jessie Buckley has just delivered a styling masterclass with her own side-swept trim.
Pixie cuts, like bobs, are very in-demand right now, but this cut also comes with a high-maintenance reputation. Frequent trims are key to keeping that cropped length just so, unless you're willing to embrace the different stages that come with growing it out. Thankfully, for anyone currently caught in what feels like an awkward length or those contemplating the cut but don't want to go too short right off the bat, the 2026 hair trends predict a rise in softer, more airy iterations. Intentional 'piecey' texture is in, as is having just enough length to tuck behind your ears.
