The pixie cut has claimed another head. Earlier this week, we saw Justine Skye recruited to a wolf cut style. Now, Kehlani is the latest to prove why pixies are arguably the most popular style in 2026 so far.
The Grammy Award-winning “Folded” artist has officially gone blonde. Their gamine cut is about as short as a pixie can go: no bang, above the nape, and tight to the scull. While it’s not their first pixie—they’ve done everything from warm brown to jet black—this particular color is the lightest we’ve seen them all year.
It’s also the perfect no-budge cut for a gym rat. In the caption, the artist let us into their brain (which is even easier with a short cut): pull-up, hot yoga, box, sky dive, surf, repeat. That’s all without being interrupted by the thought How does my hair look? In the weeks leading up to spring, gym-proof cuts are especially crucial since the “summer bod” craze is upon us.
It goes without saying: pixie cuts are as versatile as the wearer wants them to be. We’ve seen rugged wolf cuts, polished Hollywood curls, and naturally-spiked blonde. But, Kehlani’s latest style absolved pixie cuts from their high-maintenance stigma. Because, in reality, they really don’t have to be.