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25 Pixie Cuts for Any Face Shape

The Big Little Lies actress debuted this cropped look in 2018, giving it her own flair with textured waves and a little volume. - J. Merritt/Getty Images

Zoë Kravitz

The Big Little Lies actress debuted this cropped look in 2018, giving it her own flair with textured waves and a little volume. J. Merritt/Getty Images
Whether she's wearing it smooth and parted to the side for the Grammys or curly and pink, the singer has been rocking some version of this look for several years. - Karwai Tang/Getty Images

Pink

Whether she's wearing it smooth and parted to the side for the Grammys or curly and pink, the singer has been rocking some version of this look for several years. Karwai Tang/Getty Images
The actress is a tried-and-true fan of the pixie, wearing it in styles ranging from this sleek dark brown look to the silvery-lavender hue she dyed it a few years ago. RELATED: Ginnifer Goodwin's Changing Looks - Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images

Ginnifer Goodwin

The actress is a tried-and-true fan of the pixie, wearing it in styles ranging from this sleek dark brown look to the silvery-lavender hue she dyed it a few years ago. RELATED: Ginnifer Goodwin's Changing Looks Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images
Kristen Wiig swapped her typically shoulder-grazing locks for this shorter look, leaving enough length on top to allow for an eye-grazing side part. - Jason LaVeris/Getty Images

Kristen Wiig

Kristen Wiig swapped her typically shoulder-grazing locks for this shorter look, leaving enough length on top to allow for an eye-grazing side part. Jason LaVeris/Getty Images
The Batwoman actress is no stranger to bold style moves — after all, she once dyed her hair magenta — and this layered pixie cut is no exception.    - Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images

Ruby Rose

The Batwoman actress is no stranger to bold style moves — after all, she once dyed her hair magenta — and this layered pixie cut is no exception.    Alexander Tamargo/Getty Images
Bringing some serious side-swoop game, actress Tilda Swinton's pixie has some length on top that allows for various styling options.  RELATED: Tilda Swinton Proves Great Style Has No Age - Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images

Tilda Swinton

Bringing some serious side-swoop game, actress Tilda Swinton's pixie has some length on top that allows for various styling options.  RELATED: Tilda Swinton Proves Great Style Has No Age Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images
Not quite ready to go full pixie? Take notes from Charlize Theron (who has also worn her hair in an actual pixie). Style your already short hair in a small braid at the back of your head, then use gel or paste to style long pieces on top. - picture alliance/Getty Images

Charlize Theron

Not quite ready to go full pixie? Take notes from Charlize Theron (who has also worn her hair in an actual pixie). Style your already short hair in a small braid at the back of your head, then use gel or paste to style long pieces on top. picture alliance/Getty Images
Sure, Ellen wore other short looks back in the day, but the pixie has been the comedian's staple for well over a decade.  - Steve Granitz/Getty Images

Ellen DeGeneres

Sure, Ellen wore other short looks back in the day, but the pixie has been the comedian's staple for well over a decade.  Steve Granitz/Getty Images
Cropped at the sides, actress Samira Wiley's pixie is ultra stylish. - John Shearer/Getty Images

Samira Wiley

Cropped at the sides, actress Samira Wiley's pixie is ultra stylish. John Shearer/Getty Images
So, you've already tried a pixie and want to take your style game up a notch, huh? Take a cue from singer Halsey, who dyed her short look a bright red hue. - Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images

Halsey

So, you've already tried a pixie and want to take your style game up a notch, huh? Take a cue from singer Halsey, who dyed her short look a bright red hue. Jean Baptiste Lacroix/Getty Images
The Twilight actress has worn her hair in several different short styles, including the time she shaved off all of her hair into a platinum blonde buzz cut. But this new blonde style with dark roots features more length, allowing room to change it up a bit. RELATED: 10 Times Kristen Stewart Was the Coolest Girl on the Red Carpet - Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images

Kristen Stewart

The Twilight actress has worn her hair in several different short styles, including the time she shaved off all of her hair into a platinum blonde buzz cut. But this new blonde style with dark roots features more length, allowing room to change it up a bit. RELATED: 10 Times Kristen Stewart Was the Coolest Girl on the Red Carpet Julien M. Hekimian/Getty Images
The Angolan model wears short hair quite well, and this longer-on-top pixie with baby bangs needs to be seen.    - Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images

Maria Borges

The Angolan model wears short hair quite well, and this longer-on-top pixie with baby bangs needs to be seen.    Stephane Cardinale - Corbis/Getty Images
The After Darkness actress gave her pixie a pop of red color and a sleek side part.  - Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images

Valorie Curry

The After Darkness actress gave her pixie a pop of red color and a sleek side part.  Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images
The actress often accessorizes her curly pixie cut with jeweled headbands.  RELATED: Ruth Negga's Most Spectacular Looks Ever - Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images

Ruth Negga

The actress often accessorizes her curly pixie cut with jeweled headbands.  RELATED: Ruth Negga's Most Spectacular Looks Ever Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images
It won't surprise you that mother mogul Kris Jenner's signature look even has its own name — "The Boss Pixie." Short in the back and long on top, this pixie is perfect if you want your new look to include side-swept bangs.  RELATED: Kris Jenner Just Ditched Her Signature Pixie Cut - Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images

Kris Jenner

It won't surprise you that mother mogul Kris Jenner's signature look even has its own name — "The Boss Pixie." Short in the back and long on top, this pixie is perfect if you want your new look to include side-swept bangs.  RELATED: Kris Jenner Just Ditched Her Signature Pixie Cut Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images
The Avengers actress wore a few different blonde versions of the pixie before landing on this voluminous brunette style for the 2018 Met Gala. - Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Scarlett Johansson

The Avengers actress wore a few different blonde versions of the pixie before landing on this voluminous brunette style for the 2018 Met Gala. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images
The actress — who has been a devout fan of long blonde hair — debuted a new shorter look in 2018. RELATED: We Found Kate Hudson’s 10 Best Red Carpet Looks Ever - Cindy Ord/Getty Images

Kate Hudson

The actress — who has been a devout fan of long blonde hair — debuted a new shorter look in 2018. RELATED: We Found Kate Hudson’s 10 Best Red Carpet Looks Ever Cindy Ord/Getty Images
The Scandal actress showed up to the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars Party with a brand new pixie cut, featuring side-swept bangs. - George Pimentel/Getty Images

Kerry Washington

The Scandal actress showed up to the 2019 Vanity Fair Oscars Party with a brand new pixie cut, featuring side-swept bangs. George Pimentel/Getty Images
The Game of Thrones actress debuted her new look this fall, posting a pic to Instagram with the caption: "Me: I’m thinking when Gwyneth and Brad had the same hair cut. @jennychohair: I got ‘chu." Hairstylist Jenny Cho gave Clarke a pixie that is short on the sides with long, choppy layers up top.  - Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Emilia Clarke

The Game of Thrones actress debuted her new look this fall, posting a pic to Instagram with the caption: "Me: I’m thinking when Gwyneth and Brad had the same hair cut. @jennychohair: I got ‘chu." Hairstylist Jenny Cho gave Clarke a pixie that is short on the sides with long, choppy layers up top.  Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Last month the Red Table Talk host revived the blonde pixie cut she originally sported in the '90s and we are here for it.   - Steve Granitz/Getty Images

Jada Pinkett Smith

Last month the Red Table Talk host revived the blonde pixie cut she originally sported in the '90s and we are here for it.   Steve Granitz/Getty Images
The singer took her platinum blonde pixie cut from everyday chic to ultra glam by styling her longer-on-top style to one side for the red carpet. - Steve Granitz/Getty Images

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The singer took her platinum blonde pixie cut from everyday chic to ultra glam by styling her longer-on-top style to one side for the red carpet. Steve Granitz/Getty Images
A collection of pixie cuts simply wouldn't be complete without Michelle Williams. As the reigning queen of the look, the actress likes to wear her pixie with a bit of length on top so she can add texture or play with a side part.   - Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images

Michelle Williams 

A collection of pixie cuts simply wouldn't be complete without Michelle Williams. As the reigning queen of the look, the actress likes to wear her pixie with a bit of length on top so she can add texture or play with a side part.   Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
The actress has often favored shorter hairstyles and this one is no exception. Keeping it short on the sides with some volume on top, Gyllenhaal left room to play around with the look.  - John Shearer/Getty Images

Maggie Gyllenhaal

The actress has often favored shorter hairstyles and this one is no exception. Keeping it short on the sides with some volume on top, Gyllenhaal left room to play around with the look.  John Shearer/Getty Images
The Oscar-nominated actress has worn her pixie cut at several different lengths, but this longer, layered look is one she continuously brings back in action.  - Steve Granitz/Getty Images

Glenn Close

The Oscar-nominated actress has worn her pixie cut at several different lengths, but this longer, layered look is one she continuously brings back in action.  Steve Granitz/Getty Images
Cardi B's pixie cut draws attention to a variation in length around the eyebrows, creating a cool bangs effect.  - Axelle/Bauer-Griffin

Cardi B

Cardi B's pixie cut draws attention to a variation in length around the eyebrows, creating a cool bangs effect.  Axelle/Bauer-Griffin

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