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55 Pixie Cuts That Will Inspire You to Go Short

A cropped cut is always timeless.

By Cameron Jenkins
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Anyone who’s ever undergone a big chop knows that there’s a freedom that comes with rocking a short cut. Instead of being beholden to a multistep routine in order to get your hair looking flawless every day, you can cut down on styling time and essentially wake up and go. Pixie cuts can work on multiple hair textures and are a great way to take your look to the next level.

We’ve rounded up celebrity inspo from stars with curly hair, straight hair, colored hair and natural gray hair that is sure to make you want to quickly book your next appointment. With fringe, bangs, layers and more, your new pixie cut is just a scroll away.

1

Waves and Bangs

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Smoothed out curls with a slightly bumped bang give off a sweet, soft finish that's totally playful. And Taylor Russell pulls it off with ease.

2

Choppy Micro Bangs

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Emma Stone steals the show with her barely-there bangs and signature red hair with this chic pixie style.

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3

Sleek Pixie

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Short layers throughout her pixie cut give actress Caroline Chikezie's hair tons of texture.

4

Sculpted Curls

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Tati Gabrielle embraces her natural curl pattern with this super short pixie cut that has been sculpted with styling foam. Her perfectly styled baby hairs and platinum blonde color add another layer of cool girl edge to her look.

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5

Tousled Layers and Bangs

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For a bold look, channel Emma Chamberlain's messy-yet-chic cut. Here she keeps her bangs and sides laying perfectly straight while allowing her top layers to be tousled and free.

6

Microbangs

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A hairstyle like Zoë Kravitz's is low-fuss, but packs major impact. Go for choppy microbangs and keep it cropped all over.

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7

Platinum Buzz

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If you want to go super short, try a buzzcut pixie. Make sure it's just long enough that your natural texture can shine through, like Cynthia Erivo.

8

Choppy Volume

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Jane Fonda's hair has an "I woke up like this" charm to it. For a cute, messy-but-defined look like this, try lightly teasing hair at the crown if you have fine hair.

SHOP TEASING BRUSH

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9

Understated Waves

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A short cut like Julie Andrews's is the perfect way to frame your face and make your best features stand out.

10

Slicked Down Side Part

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This sleek style is ultra versatile. Slicking down your hair makes it look shiny and refined, like Charlize Theron's pixie.

SHOP HIGH-HOLD GEL

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11

Shaggy Microbangs

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Hair like Jena Malone's looks just the right amount of undone — her layers are messy yet defined. Opt for choppy bangs that start right at the base of the forehead.

12

Wavy Blonde Pixie

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Keep the top longer and the sides more cropped for an effortless take on the short style. Look to Meagan Good for the ultimate wavy blonde inspiration.

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13

Choppy Layers

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If you're looking for a style that's sure to turn heads, opt for a super choppy, messy pixie like Teyana Taylor. Add a bold accessory like her lilac ear piece, if you're so inclined.

14

Sun-Kissed Chop

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Cara Delevingne keeps her edgy cut playful by adding in bright highlights. Opt for a blended blonde that looks like you just laid on the beach.

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15

Assymetrical Side Swoop

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An assymetrical look is sure to be the star of the show. Take a page out of Gabrielle Union's book and slick down one side of deeply parted tresses.

16

Voluminous Platinum

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If your hair is on the thinner side, one sneaky way to make it look fuller is to add some volume to the crown. Yes, you can even do this with short hair — just look at Glenn Close.

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17

Textured Swoops

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If you're going to have short hair, you might as well give it tons of texture. Kate Hudson's beachy pixie stays voluminous with defined pieces.

SHOP DEFINING CREAM

18

Microbob

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You may know the Emily In Paris star for her long, brunette locks, but Lily Collins has also dabbled in shorter styles. This blunt pixie is not for the faint of heart — but it adds major edge to every look.

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19

Blonde Assymetrical Pixie

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Like messy beach waves, but short. Carey Mulligan's windswept pixie is the perfect effortless 'do.

20

Grown Out Pixie

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If you're in the in-between stages of a pixie and a bob, your hair can still look chic. Take a page out of Anne Hathaway's book and opt for messy, beachy curls.

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