The verdict is in: the bixie cut is already considered one of this year’s trendiest trends to look out for in 2026.
Every year, one or two hair trends emerge in the beauty world. Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa fell in love with deep cherry-red tendrils a few years ago. Choppy, textured cuts, like those worn by Emma Chamberlain and CORTIS’ Martin, have recently become popular. Now it’s time for the bixie.
For those unfamiliar with the bixie cut, consider it a love child of the standard pixie and bob hairstyles. As expected, the current trend features clipped layers reminiscent of a bob while preserving the shaggy, lived-in quality of a pixie. In other words, it’s similar to previously popular styles like wolf cuts and layered bobs, but slightly shorter.
If you recognize the bixie haircut, it’s because it’s been popular for quite some time. The bixie has gained popularity among TikTok creators in recent months, with all of them making the extreme decision to go short (or, at the very least, debating whether they should). Celebrities such as Isabela Merced, Zoë Kravitz, and NYC’s First Lady Rama Duwaji have recently endorsed the haircut.
However, the two-in-one style is nothing new. It circulated red carpet glam and salon chairs as early as the 1990s and continued into the 2000s. “The bixie reminds me of the ’90s nostalgia we all love,” says Hayley Heckmann, celebrity hairstylist and TRESemmé brand partner, naming A-listers like Natalie Portman and Winona Ryder as the original “bixie icons.”
The lived-in, disheveled hairstyle is so popular in 2026 because it is low-maintenance and has indisputable versatility; it is the ideal balance of feeling safe and experimental. The emergence of alternative subcultures — and, of course, the constant nostalgia mania — has resulted in a resurrection of the popular bixie style. Furthermore, if you’ve ever had a cropped cut previously, you may have unwittingly worn a bixie during the difficult grow-out process. This is more than just a new hairstyle; it’s an all-too familiar pal.
If you wish to ride the bixie wave, you should go to a professional; we strongly advise against attempting to do this at home. Instead, consult with a reputable hairstylist to see if the look is right for you – despite some assertions, it has been shown to suit nearly every facial shape and hair type.
Ultimately, the magic is in how you wear your bixie on a daily basis. To produce a “intentionally effortless, not messy look,” Heckmann suggests using a smoothing cream to air-dried hair to give definition. “But just on the ends to give some separation and texture,” according to her. Furthermore, if you frequently blow-dry your hair, use a “small round boar bristle brush on small sections” and finish with a gloss or lightweight oil to add shine and moisture. A short hairdo does not need you to abandon your accessories. “You can add some edge to your bixie by switching up your part or adding accessories like headbands, hair pins, or scarves,” Heckmann suggests.
We’re all for taking chances with our hair, and with bixie cuts gaining popularity, we believe there’s never been a better time to commit to one. What’s better than getting the best of both worlds in one?
