Short hair is always a major beauty statement. If you're brave enough to crop your locks above the collarbones, there's an amazing array of short hairstyles to try, from bixies to bobs. But if I had to guess which haircut trend has been sitting right at the top of everyone’s beauty moodboard over the last year, it would have to be the pixie cut. I mean, without a ton of hair to hide behind, you can allow your stunning features to take center stage, but that doesn't mean the cut lacks some styling nuance. A pixie cut has many variations but in general, it "tapers close to the head, usually cropped at the back and sides with slightly longer layers on top,” says hairstylist Jewell Hingoran. The style itself can be dated back almost a century, yet it’s a haircut that continues to dominate today’s trend cycle to the same degree as the blunt bob. “Pixies always come back in style because they’re fresh, freeing, and low-maintenance—three things everyone loves,” says celebrity hairstylist Joey Scandizzo. “There’s something really powerful about cutting your hair short. It feels bold, confident, and intentional.”
Getting rid of a few (or several) extra inches of hair certainly isn’t a new trend, but short haircuts like this one have undergone a bit of a renaissance in 2026, and if you’re curious about following in the footsteps of people like Teyana Taylor (who has become well-known for her wavy pixie style) and test out the dramatic cut, I don’t blame you for being tempted. Whether you’ve already surrendered to the call of the pixie cut or you’re currently considering it, it’s likely that you have some questions about how to style your new cropped cut once you’re out of the salon chair.
