What’s trending for short haircuts for women this season? Just watch the red carpet! This season, variations of the pixie are leading the short haircuts for women trend.
The traditional pixie was a short haircut featuring one-length long layers tucked or smoothed behind the ears with a deep side part. Hairstylist Leonard Lewis created the very first pixie for his client, Leslie Hornsby, known professionally as Twiggy.
The next variation was introduced by Mia Farrow, which had a few cuts throughout and was cut at an angle above the ears. (Check out The Most Iconic Pixie Haircuts Of All Time)
Today, many short haircuts for women are called pixies, even those with bangs and layers. A new cut has emerged called the bixie, a blend of a pixie and bob, with the pixie up front and the bob’s length in the back.
Click on any link with a celebrities name for insider information about the hairstyle, including the celebrity hairstylist who created the look, the tools and products used, social media buzz, and additional style credits, including the stylist and makeup artist.
Short Haircuts for Women
In order of most recent
Wallis Day – Short Textured Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Joe Pickering-Taylor
When it comes to short haircuts for women, Sex Life actress Wallis Day’s very chic brushed-forward pixie styled by celebrity hairstylist Joe Pickering-Taylor is a favorite. Celebrity hairstylist Alisha Dobson created the color and cut.
[Pictured: Wallis Day – Short Textured Pixie (2023) – [Hairstylist: Joe Pickering-Taylor] – amfAR Cannes Gala 2023 – Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – Cap d’Antibes, France]
Halsey – Sexy Short Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Marty Harper
American singer/songwriter Halsey attended the amfAR Cannes Gala 2023 with a sexy short pixie by celebrity hairstylist Marty Harper.
[Pictured: Halsey – Sexy Short Pixie (2023) – [Hairstylist: Marty Harper] – amfAR Cannes Gala 2023 – Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc – Cap d’Antibes, France]
Julia Garner – Short Pixie Haircut (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Bobby Eliot
Ozark actress Julia Garner attended the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival with a chic short pixie by celebrity hairstylist Bobby Eliot.
[Pictured: Julia Garner – Short Pixie Haircut (2023) – [Hairstylist: Bobby Eliot] – 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “Asteroid City” Red Carpet – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France]
Mia Wasikowska – Short Blonde Bob (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz
Club Zero actress Mia Wasikowska attended the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival with a short bob by celebrity hairstylist Carlos Ferraz.
[Pictured: Mia Wasikowska – Short Blonde Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Carlos Ferraz] – 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “Club Zero” Photocall – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France]
Aparna Brielle – Sexy Short Bob (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Kat Thompson
Fubar actress Aparna Brielle (Tina) attended the “Fubar” Premiere with a sexy short bob by celebrity hairstylist Kat Thompson.
[Pictured: Aparna Brielle – Sexy Short Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Kat Thompson] – “Fubar” Premiere – The Grove – Los Angeles, CA]
Grace Elizabeth – Short Curled Hairstyle (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Aleksandra Sasha Nesterchuk
American model Grace Elizabeth attended the 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival with a short curled hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Aleksandra Sasha Nesterchuk.
[Pictured: Grace Elizabeth – Short Curled Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Aleksandra Sasha Nesterchuk] – 76th Annual Cannes Film Festival – “Killers of the Flower Moon” red carpet – Palais des Festivals – Cannes, France]
Sharina Gutierrez – Super Short Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Alina Bondarevska
American model Sharina Gutierrez attended the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues Launch with a super short pixie by celebrity hairstylist Alina Bondarevska.
[Pictured: Sharina Gutierrez – Super Short Pixie (2023) – [Hairstylist: Alina Bondarevska] – Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues Launch – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood – Hollywood, FL]
Charlize Theron – Short Wavy Bob/Beret (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Adir Abergel
Fast X actress Charlize Theron attended the “Fast X” Premiere with a short wavy bob top with a beret by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.
[Pictured: Charlize Theron – Short Wavy Bob/Beret (2023) – [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel] – “Fast X” Premiere – Rome, Italy]
Leslie Bibb – Short Layered Bob (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: John D
About My Father actress Leslie Bibb attended the “About My Father” Premiere with a perky short layered bob hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist John D.
[Pictured: Leslie Bibb – Short Layered Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: John D] – “About My Father” Premiere – SVA Theater – New York City, NY]
Cara Delevingne – Short Tiel Shag Hairstyle/Wig (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Danielle Priano
Carnival Row actress Cara Delevingne attended the 2023 Met Gala with a short teal shag hairstyle/wig by celebrity hairstylist Danielle Priano.
[Pictured: Cara Delevingne – Short Teal Shag Hairstyle/Wig (2023) – [Hairstylist: Danielle Priano] – 2023 Met Gala – Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY]
Florence Pugh – Buzz Cut (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Peter Lux
[Pictured: Florence Pugh – Buzz Cut (2023) – [Hairstylist: Peter Lux] – 2023 Met Gala – Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY]
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Glenn Close – Spiky Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Curtis William
Tehran actress Glenn Close attended the 2023 Met Gala with a spiky pixie by celebrity hairstylist Curtis William.
[Pictured: Glenn Close – 2023 Met Gala – Metropolitan Museum of Art – New York City, NY]
Jane Fonda – Gray Short Layered Haircut
Celebrity Hairstylist: Jonathan Hanousek
Jane Fonda was recently spotted at the Homeboy Industries’ 2023 Lo Maximo Awards with a short layered haircut by celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Hanousek.
[Jane Fonda – Gray Short Layered Haircut (2023) – [Hairstylist: Jonathan Hanousek] – Homeboy Industries’ 2023 Lo Maximo Awards and Fundraising Gala at JW Marriott Los Angeles – Los Angeles, CA]
Daniela Melchior – Short Slicked Back Hairstyle (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: John D
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 actress Daniela Melchior attended Marvel Studios’ “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” World Premiere with a chic short slicked-back hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist John D.
[Pictured: Daniela Melchior – Short Slicked Back Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: John D] – Marvel Studios’ “Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3” World Premiere – Dolby Theater – Hollywood, CA]
Dixie D’Amelio – Trendy Graphic Lines Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Dimitris Giannetos
Singer Dixie D’Amelio attended the 2023 REVOLVE Festival with a trendy pixie with unique “graphic lines” created by celebrity hairstylist Dimitris Giannetos.
[Pictured: Dixie D’Amelio – 2023 REVOLVE Festival – Thermal, CA]
Zoe Lister-Jones – Short Trendy Haircut (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Brian Fisher
Beau Is Afraid actress Zoe Lister-Jones attended A24’s “Beau Is Afraid” Los Angeles Premiere with a unique, trendy short hairstyle by celebrity hairstylist Brian Fisher.
[Pictured: Zoe Lister-Jones – A24’s “Beau Is Afraid” Los Angeles Premiere – The Director’s Guild of America – Los Angeles, CA]
Daisy Ridley – Sleek Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Daya Ruci
Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley attended the Star Wars Celebration 2023 with a short, wet-look pixie haircut styled by celebrity hairstylist Daya Ruci.
[Pictured: Daisy Ridley – Star Wars Celebration 2023 – London, England]
Halle Berry – New Short Asymmetrical Curly Hairstyle (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Sara Seward
John Wick 3 actress Halle Berry attended the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a brand new, short asymmetrical curly haircut styled by celebrity hairstylist Sara Seward. Her new haircut was created by Kiyah Wright and colored by Tracey Cunningham.
[Pictured: Halle Berry – New Short Asymmetrical Curly Hairstyle (2023) – [Hairstylist: Sara Seward] – 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA]
Jessie Buckley – Casually Cool Textured Bob (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Adir Abergel
Women Talking actress Jessie Buckley attended the 95th Annual Academy Awards with a casually cool textured bob by celebrity hairstylist Adir Abergel.
[Pictured: Jessie Buckley – Casually Cool Textured Bob (2023) – [Hairstylist: Adir Abergel] – 95th Annual Academy Awards – Dolby Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]
Sofia Boutella – Short Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Andy Lecompte
Star Trek: Beyond actress Sofia Boutella attended the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a short pixie by celebrity hairstylist Andy Lecompte.
[Pictured: Sofia Boutella – 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA]
Michelle Williams – Short Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Chris McMillan
The Fabelmans actress Michelle Williams attended the 95th Annual Academy Awards with a new pixie haircut by celebrity hairstylist Chris McMillan.
[Pictured: Michelle Williams – New Pixie (2023) – [Hairstylist: Chris McMillan]- 95th Annual Academy Awards – Dolby Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]
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Andrea Riseborough – Super Short Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: John D
To Leslie actress Andrea Riseborough attended the 95th Annual Academy Awards with a super short pixie by celebrity hairstylist John D.
[Pictured: Andrea Riseborough – Super Short Pixie (2023) – [Hairstylist: John D] – 95th Annual Academy Awards – Dolby Theatre – Los Angeles, CA]
Greta Lee – Traditional Pixie (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: Jenny Cho
Russian Doll actress Greta Lee attended the 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party with a traditional pixie by celebrity hairstylist Jenny Cho.
[Pictured: Greta Lee – Traditional Pixie (2023) – [Hairstylist: Jenny Cho] – 2023 Vanity Fair Oscar Party – Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts – Beverly Hills, CA]
Karrueche Tran – New Bixie Haircut (2023)
Celebrity Hairstylist: César Deleön Ramîrez
Divinity actress Karrueche Tran attended the 2023 ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards with a brand new “Bixie” haircut, which is a combination of a bob and pixie, by celebrity hairstylist César Deleön Ramîrez.
[Pictured: Karrueche Tran – New Bixie Haircut (2023) – ESSENCE Black Women In Hollywood Awards – Fairmont Century Plaza – Los Angeles, CA]