Pixie cuts refer to hair that is generally short—especially on the sides and back—while having slightly longer hair on top.

Bored of the bob? Time to go extra short.

“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 ...

If 2025 was the year of the bob, then 2026 is the year that the pixie cut steals the spotlight back. Some might say that last ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We rounded up some of our all-time favorite styles to inspire you and help you choose the pixie cut that's right for you. Prepare ...

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

What to know about the 2026 "shixie" haircut trend — a fun, texture-forward hybrid between a shag and a pixie.

From retro bobs to classic waves, these vintage hairstyles are suddenly everywhere again—proof that timeless looks never ...