9 pixie cuts that show going short is the coolest move for summer

This tiny cut has tons of range.

The Gist

• Pixie cuts are a breezy, low-maintenance haircut option that feels especially fresh for summer.
• The classic short cut has plenty of range, from sleek and side-swept styles to retro and overgrown takes.
• Celebrities like Zendaya, Quinta Brunson, and Julia Garner prove the pixie cut can be edgy, playful, and timeless all at once.

If there’s one season that begs for you to chop off inches of your hair, it’s summer. With the rising temperatures only getting higher, getting rid of a few split ends (and then some) just makes sense. Enter the pixie cut.

This once-controversial cut has become a modern favorite for its versatility, playfulness, and breezy feel. Chic, light, and often delightfully shocking if you don’t prepare your friends, the pixie cut has been a staple for decades that shows no signs of slowing down in popularity. 

But the style isn’t as simple as just cutting your hair short—contrary to what you may think, there are many variations of the pixie cut trend that you can play with. From Quinta Brunson’s retro-inspired 'do to Zendaya’s bedhead approach, there's a wide variety of cropped looks to try.

That being said, as with any haircut, it’s important to keep factors like your face shape and curl pattern in mind in order to find a pixie style that flatters your natural beauty.

Whether you’re looking to style an ultra-short crop or want to experiment with a bixie, check out nine celeb-approved takes on the iconic pixie cut.

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Wavy Pixie

Let your natural waves roam free in a cropped pixie cut. It's Julia Garner's signature look that never ceases to stun on the red carpet.

The cut is pretty easy to style, too: Simply scrunch your hair with a mousse or flexi-hold gel for waves that are soft, smooth, and oh-so voluminous.

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Gritty Pixie

Zendaya's take on a pixie has the sheen of a slicked-back look with some added texture—think of it as a hybrid of bedhead and the wet hair look. It's a fun, sultry take on the usually edgy cut.

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Betty Boop Pixie

Quinta Brunson's vintage-inspired pixie is giving major main character energy. To be exact, this look is reminiscent of Betty Boop, a character she's actually starring as in an upcoming movie (which she's also developing, by the way).

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Short Cut Pixie

Emma Stone kept her pixie cut short for the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. The wisps at the top complement the tiny bangs on her forehead.

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Long Curly Pixie

Halle Berry's cute cut features blonde highlights, and curls swooped to one side. The multi-dimensional cut brings some drama to the front, while keeping the side and back short.

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Simple and Side-Swept

Michelle Williams and a pixie cut is truly a match made in celebrity hair heaven. While she has rocked many pixie styles in the past, this one feels light and airy while still appearing neat and styled.

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Retro Pixie

A swooped bang adds a touch of old world glamour to Halsey's otherwise sleek pixie cut. It's the updo equivalent of styling a short cut.

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Wavy, Gelled Pixie

Somewhat in the vein of the “wet” hair look that has popped up in recent years, actress Rowan Blanchard’s ultra-gelled pixie, is ultra-chic, with big waves creating volume and drama on the side.

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Cute, Cropped and Layered

Berry's pixies are among the most iconic; here's another example. This layered cut with a tousled styling is everything

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