If you've been considering a pixie cut, consider this your ultimate source of inspiration. From classic icons to modern muses, these are the 60-plus celebrities who prove the versatility of the cool cut. Just be aware: After cutting your hair into a pixie, you might find that your sense of style has completely changed. Shorter hair calls for statement earrings, bold lipstick or eyeshadow, and even more daring fashion choices. Click through to see all the different ways to cut and style a pixie of different hair colors, types, and textures.
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Samira Wiley
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Samira Wiley's cropped-side pixie cut has a touch of multidimensional caramel—because why stop at just a great cut?
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Kristen Wiig
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As it turns out, a sleek, bleach blonde pixie cut is just as cool as it sounds, proven here by comedian Kristen Wiig.
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Scarlett Johansson
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A thick, volumized top—that isn't snipped too short—is key to imitating Scarlett Johansson's tousled pixie.
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Jodie Turner-Smith
Michael Kovac
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith stuns in an old-Hollywood-inspired pixie cut.
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Sonoya Mizuno
Alberto E. Rodriguez
Crazy Rich Asians star and Shiseido spokesperson Sonoya Mizuno wears a feathered pixie with soft layers. It's got that nonchalant mood we love.
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Jena Malone
John Shearer
Actress Jena Malone's tousled layered pixie cut is the perfect non-perfect pixie. It's effortless and chic and can be styled in dozens of ways.
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Rowan Blanchard
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The actress debuted a new layered and choppy pixie cut on the golden Globes 2019 red carpet, wearing a pink and poofy Marc Jacobs dress.
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Gabrielle Union
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Take inspiration from actress Gabrielle Union and give your layered pixie a deep side part for a more structured look.
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Charlize Theron
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Charlize Theron has chopped hair short multiple times, most recently transitioning her shockingly chic bowl cut (for her role in Fast and Furious 9) into a pretty pixie.
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Cardi B
Jamie McCarthy
While we love all of Cardi B's colored wigs, we hold a very special place in our heart for this layered pixie cut with bangs.
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Jourdan Dunn
Jeff Spicer
Model Jourdan Dunn wears her pixie with blond choppy layers parted at the side.
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Halsey
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Halsey changes her hair more often than some of us change our lipstick—but more often than not, she returns to a strong, short crop.
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Viola Davis
Frazer Harrison
Viola Davis can do no wrong and her pixie cut proves it. Worn with long side-swept bangs and light brown highlights, this is a classic pixie cut to add to your mood board.
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Rinko Kikuchi
Jon Kopaloff
Actress Rinko Kikuchi wears her pixie cut with side swept bangs for a softer pixie look that we love.
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Jennifer Hudson
Jason LaVeris
Jennifer Hudson's uneven layers in her pixie cut gives off that rocker cool vibe we all want to—and can—pull off.
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Rihanna
Jeffrey Mayer
Rihanna can wear anything, but one of our favorite looks of hers is this pretty and chic pixie cut. Should she decide to go back to this, we're all for it.
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Keke Palmer
Robin Marchant
Keke Palmer's short layered pixie cut is the perfect canvas to show off her fresh makeup and glowing skin.
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Bella Hadid
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Bella Hadid's Moschino Met Gala look wasn't complete without a side-parted and ultra-glossy pixie cut (it was a very well done wig).
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Nicole Richie
Gregg DeGuire
Nicole Richie slicks back her pixie cut for an edgy yet sophisticated finish.
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Kate Hudson
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By brightening the ends and leaving low tones at the root, Kate Hudson gives her shaggy pixie tons of dimension.