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Home • Pixies

Celeb Looks: The Best Pixie Cuts

Not all short hairstyles are inspired by breakups and misfortunes, sometimes a girl just wants to have fun! Channel these chic celebs when deciding on your next pixie cut. Bonus: For extra style, grow it out a little and spike it up.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 27, 2020
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Short Measures

We all noticed when Niecy Nash posted a pic of her on-trend pixie ‘do. 

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Beyoncé’s Best

It’s simple. Beyoncé is our short-hair superwoman.

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Spiky Style
Originally made popular by Halle Berry and Toni Braxton in the early Nineties, this boyish crop has suddenly become hotter than ever! Nicole Ari Parker does it best.
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Tousled Tresses

One of the originators of the pixie cut, Halle Berry rocked a sultry, tousled crop.

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Short n Sweet

Nia Long displayed her pixie sleek on the sides and spiked on top. We love the juxtaposition between her hyper-feminine decolletage and her boyish cut!

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Going Platinum

Mary J. Blige strikes a vampy pose with her platinum-streaked, piece-y pixie.

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Buzz Worthy

With her buzzed, one-inch long cut, Eva Marcille showcases her flawless features and lovely neck.

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Dynamic Duo

Eddie Murphy’s gorgeous teen daughter, Bria Murphy, and her mom, Nicole Murphy, have both rocked pixie cuts in varying lengths. Here, Bria sports a long, asymmetric bang, and Nicole keeps her naturally curly style shorter, with a chic side part.

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Close Call
LA Reid’s stunning wife Erica Reid rocked a closely-cropped, naturally wavy style that drew attention to her flawless cheekbones.
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Sexy Time
Malinda Williams sexily mussed style manages to be both edgy and wildly feminine.
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Miss Janet if You’re Nasty
Janet Jackson’s short cut gave her look a fresh, modern update! Gorgeous!
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