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Home • Short Hairstyles

Celeb Hair: 10 Sexiest Short Cuts

We love a long, lucsious hairstyle, but there's just something about a woman who can pull off super-short cut!  Cropped styles offer a fun, sexy way to spice up your 'do. From flirty pixies to bold big chops, these star styles are cropped to perfection.
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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01
Emeli’s Golden Style

Where: The Grey Goose Winter Ball in London.

Why: Emeli Sande is known for her unique voice and standout style to match.  Her signature look is a bright, blonde crop.

10 Sexiest Short Cuts
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02
Danai’s Big Chop

Where: The William S. Paley Television Festival in Beverly Hills.

Why: Danai Gurira is a picture of perfection in her chic short cut. We love how she fearlessly rocks her big chop on the red carpet. So fab!

10 Sexiest Short Cuts
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03
NeNe’s Bright Hue
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10 Sexiest Short Cuts
04
Halle’s Pretty Pixie
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10 Sexiest Short Cuts
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05
Keyshia’s Audacious Hue

Where: The Soul Train Awards 2012 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Why: Cole ditched her two-tone hair in exchange for a fierce platinum blonde pixie.

10 Sexiest Short Cuts
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06
Angela’s Spiky ‘Do

Where: The Beyonce: Life Is But A Dream premiere at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

Why: Bassett looked stunning in a short and spiky cropped cut.

10 Sexiest Short Cuts
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07
Malinda’s Chic Strands

Where: The 22nd Annual NAACP Theatre Awards at Directors Guild Of America in Los Angeles.

Why: Malinda William’s perfect pixie emphasizes her almond eyes and mega-watt smile.

10 Sexiest Short Cuts
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08
Emayatzy’s Trendy Tresses

Where: The 44th NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles.

Why: Emayatzy Corinealdi looked radiant in a sculpted and shiny pixie cut. The layers in this style really add an extra element of glam!

10 Sexiest Short Cuts
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09
Tia’s Fresh Look

Where: Variety’s 4th Annual Power of Women event at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills.

Why: Tia Mowry-Hardict’s pixie cut brings out her bold eyes and totally makes a style statement.

10 Sexiest Short Cuts
10
Fantasia’s Crimson Crop

Where: A promo event for her new album Side Effects of You.

Why: Fantasia sported a short, layered cut in a rich crimson-dyed hue.

10 Sexiest Short Cuts
TOPICS:  Hair Length