The Top Pixie Haircuts Of All Time

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 your sense of style totally changed. Shorter hair calls for statement earrings, bold makeup choices, and 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.

This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR US.

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Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart has had short hair for a while now, but it’s her recent grown-out blond pixie that catapulted it to icon status. Photo: Kimberly White / Getty

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Halsey

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. Photo: Denise Trucello / Getty

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Charlize Theron

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. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty

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Joey King

What awkward grow-out period? After shaving her head for The Act, Joey King showed off a stunning curly pixie at the 2019 Emmys. Photo: Dan Macmedan / Getty

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Haley Bennett

Haley Bennett’s undone texture demonstrates why the pixie is a no-fuss favorite, even for the most elegant events. Photo: Kevin Mazur / Getty

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Bella Hadid

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). Photo: Karwai Tang / Getty

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Ciara

Ciara loves to switch up her hair looks—it can be long and curly one day and punk and ice-blonde the next. But our favorite hairstyle as of late was this perfectly precise layered pixie cut. Photo: Taylor Hill / Getty

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Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington walked the red carpet at the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars party wearing a gorgeous side-swept pixie cut with face-framing layers. Photo: Tony Barson / Getty

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Emilia Clarke

The Game of Thrones star chopped off her hair (and went blonde!) to mark the end of the HBO series. Photo: Getty

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Rowan Blanchard

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. Photo: Getty

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Kate Hudson

By brightening the ends and leaving low tones at the root, Kate Hudson gives her shaggy pixie tons of dimension. Photo: Getty

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Janelle Monae

With short hair, it's all about the details. See: this sleek side part and vintage-inspired spit-curl on Janelle Monae. Photo: Getty

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Cara Delevigne

Length at the front gives this pixie on Cara Delevigne a traditionally feminine shape while the platinum shade and short back takes it to a playful, punky place. Photo: Getty

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Tyra Banks

The beauty chameleon has tried—and pulled off—nearly every hair length flawlessly, including this side-swept crop. Photo: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

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Rose McGowan

This dark, super short pixie creates a perfect frame to show off Rose McGowan's face. Photo: Getty

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Rita Ora

The singer went all out at the 2015 Grammy Awards, pairing her ice-blond crop with a full-length crystal dress. Photo: Jon Kopaloff / Getty

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Ruth Nega

Ruth Nega's dainty, soft curls make her tight crop look ultra-femme. Photo: Getty

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Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton's long-on-top look can transform her pixie from a sleek undercut to a short faux-bob in a matter of minutes. Photo: Getty

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Michelle Williams

Michelle Williams took her signature pixie cut shorter and blonder, with wispy bangs brushed along her forehead. Photo: Getty

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Zoe Kravitz

Leaving some longer, textured pieces in front of the ears gives Zoe Kravitz's short, choppy crop a touch of softness. Photo: Getty

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Katy Perry

Katy Perry cut her bob into this mixed-length pixie cut for about a week, then went ahead and shaved the top, too. Photo: Getty

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Danai Gurira

Strategic shaping gives Danai Gurira's pixie a gorgeous, updo-esque shape, minus the actual updo. Photo: Getty

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Scarlett Johannson

Scarlett Johannson's layered cut calls for bright and shiny highlights. Photo: Getty

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Zendaya

Trendsetter Zendaya proves pixie cuts are back and here to stay. Photo: Courtesy

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Audrey Tautou

For French girl cool, try a shaggy pixie like Audrey Tautou's classic style. Photo: Getty

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Jennifer Lawrence

Actress Jennifer Lawrence's windswept bands juxtapose soft romance against her edgy chop. Photo: Getty

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Karen Gillian

Actress Karen Gillian shows off the perfect amount of style with her twisted top. Photo: Courtesy

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Twiggy

Model Twiggy's timeless eyes wouldn't be complete without her deep-parted hair. Photo: Getty

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Maria Borges

Model Maria Borges proves sometimes the simplest cut is the chicest. Photo: Getty

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Evan Rachel Wood

Actress Evan Rachel Wood plays with length and color in her pixie. Photo: Courtesy

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Linda Evangelista

Model Linda Evangelista's red carpet pixie is #hairgoals. Photo: Getty

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Kate Moss

Model Kate Moss plays with feathery fringe bangs. Photo: Getty

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Kate Mara

Actress Kate Mara's deep side-parted pixie can be grown-out with ease. Photo: Getty

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Audrey Hepburn

Actress Audrey Hepburn, the queen of the pixie, proves short bangs for even shorter hair is always a good idea. Photo: Getty

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Agyness Deyn

Model Agyness Deyn makes her platinum hair piecey, for a twist on her classic look. Photo: Getty

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Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie makes short hair rock and roll with her textured tresses and styled side part. Photo: Getty

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Tavi Gevinson

Tavi Gevinson keeps her blunt bangs simple to play with color on her face instead. Photo: Getty

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Lupita Nyong'o

Actress Lupita Nyong'o opts to go au-natural with a simple side part. Photo: Getty

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Keira Knightley

Actress Keira Knightley goes full-on cool-girl with textured bangs and short layers. Photo: Getty

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Ruth Bell

Model Ruth Bell makes a case for platinum buzz cuts. Photo: Getty

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Ruby Rose

Actress Ruby Rose adds soft waves to her short hair for some added volume to frame her strong features. Photo: Getty

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Halle Berry

Actress Halle Berry rocks her signature pixie with jet black and glossy textured pieces. Photo: Getty

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Winona Ryder

Actress Winona Ryder's dark honey hair stays classic with her short chop. Photo: Getty

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Amber Valletta

Model Amber Valletta channels Old Hollywood glamour with her slicked side part. Photo: Getty

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Lily Collins

Actress Lily Collins amps up the texturized volume with her layered chop. Photo: Getty

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Miley Cyrus

Singer-actress Miley Cyrus shook the world of pop when she chopped off her long layers for this daring pixie. Photo: Getty

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Shailene Woodley

Actress Shailene Woodley nails red carpet poise with this sleek parted style. Photo: Getty

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Jennifer Hudson

Singer Jennifer Hudson makes her red lips pop with her shaggy bangs and short style. Photo: Getty

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Coco Rocha

Model Coco Rocha gives her pixie plenty of volume with combed back waves. Photo: Getty

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Ginnifer Goodwin

Actress Ginnifer Goodwin flaunts effortless femininity with her glossy brown bangs and short layers. Photo: Getty

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Carey Mulligan

Actress Carey Mulligan keeps it short and simple. Photo: Getty

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Anne Hathaway

Actress Anne Hathaway proves polished, slick locks complete a red carpet look. Photo: Getty

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Natalie Portman

Actress Natalie Portman revs up the romance with her flouncy layers and caramel color. Photo: Getty

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Emma Watson

Actress Emma Watson used plenty of hairspray to make her piecey bangs stay in place. Photo: Getty

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Victoria Beckham

Actress Victoria Beckham may not still have the Posh bob, but this effortless cool-girl cut, with short layers and little bangs, is just as good. Photo: Getty

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Gwyneth Paltrow

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow's messy but chic short bob gave her the perfect amount of flounce. Photo: Getty

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Meg Ryan

Actress Meg Ryan's long pixie waves make for a perfect day-to-night look. Photo: Getty

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Nora Zehetner

Actress Nora Zehetner's thick waves are tamed into the perfect pixie cut. Photo: Getty

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Drew Barrymore

Actress Drew Barrymore opts for waves and a flower to go full on boho glam. Photo: Getty

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Elizabeth Moss

Actress Elizabeth Moss' long-layered pixie frames her face for added femininity. Photo: Getty

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Nadja Auermann

Model Nadja Auermann mousses up her mane for a more textured, choppy take on the classic pixie cut. Photo: Getty

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Robin Wright

Actress Robin Wright experiments with side swept bangs. Photo: Getty

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Goldie Hawn

Actress Goldie Hawn raises the bar for the perfect messy pixie. Photo: Getty

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Mia Farrow

Actress Mia Farrow's short and sweet pixie amps up the innocence and makes her eyes pop. Photo: Getty

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Sienna Miller

Actress Sienna Miller makes fringe feminine. Photo: Getty

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Jean Seburg

Actress Jean Seburg was the epitome of glamour with her face-framing pixie cut. Photo: Getty

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