The pixie cut is one of those haircuts that can look sweet and badass at the same time. The pixie cut is characterized by being short on the back, sides of the head with a slightly longer top and classically short bangs or even micro bangs.

Obviously, the pixie haircut has been through many amazing styling variations and cuts but we cannot go without mentioning how in the 1950s film Roman Holiday, Audrey Hepburn’s character Princess Ann, boldly and defiantly decides to get a pixie cut starting a trend that would still be coming and going decades after!

Etymologically speaking, the word pixie has an uncertain origin but it is speculated that it comes from the nordic Swedish dialectal pyske, meaning small fairy, among other plausible explanations for the word. How accurately adorable is that?

If I’ve gotten you a little bit more eager about going for a pixie, you’re not alone! Scroll down to check out top picks for modern and classic variations of the pixie cut!

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Paz Vega’s Long Pixie

Whether it is long luscious locks or short wavy pixie cuts, Paz Vega can surely make any haircut look amazing. Don’t shy away from a fun and cute haircut as the pixie based on the length; as we can see we can keep some of the length and turn it into great short waves.

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Rose McGowan’s Wet-Look Pixie

Rose McGowan shows us a just-got-out-of-the-shower pixie look with this ‘do. While she keeps one side sleek and neat, those messy bangs are definitely giving off rocker vibes.

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Samira Wiley’s Buzz Cut Pixie

Samira Wiley is known for her signature super-short buzz cut but, here, she looks like she’s transitioning into a longer pixie. So if you’re trying to grow out your buzz cut (or conversely, if you want to go short but don’t feel brave enough for something as short as a buzz cut), this pixie style is a good option.