“2025 is the year of the pixie,” Topicals founder Olamide Olowe told ESSENCE exclusively a few weeks ago. Since then, we spotted models Aweng Chuol and Anok Yai in spiked and gamine versions ...

Congrats! You finally got that short pixie cut you’ve been mood-boarding for ages. Now what? Generally, a pixie cut will make getting ready in the morning much easier—especially if you opted for a ...

An ultra cool pixie cut. Here’s your sign to finally embrace the chop and try this beloved short haircut that works with all face shapes (really!). If you need some inspo, I compiled the 17 best pixie ...

When it comes to hair that makes an instant statement, it doesn’t get much chicer than a short pixie haircut. Yes, bob hairstyles have dominated for a while now – from undone French bobs to sleek, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether sophisticated and androgynous or soft and gamine, the classic pixie haircut can be adapted and ...

Ready to take the leap and chop off your locks? These short haircuts for older women, inspired by celebrity hairstyles, are ...

When it comes to hairstyles, nothing is more of a statement than a short pixie haircut. The cropped hairstyle typically features super-short sides and back, with slightly longer layers through the top ...

Equal parts edgy and romantic, this transformational haircut guarantees to turn heads ...

Feel like your crop has gotten to an in-between length? A side-part and a few well-placed grips might be all you need to ...

If 2024 was the year of the bob, then 2025 is shaping up to be the year of the pixie cut. The notoriously bold short crop, which became a symbol of rebellion when it was first popularised back in the ...

In honor of Anita Baker’s 68th birthday, ESSENCE looks back at the legendary R&B songstress’ most dazzling beauty moments.