A lesson on how to get past the awkward grow-out phase.

A lot of people envy thick hair—and may even attempt to make their own hair thicker—but those of us who actually have it know that voluminous tresses aren’t without their challenges. Without the right ...

Those with coily hair, like Danielle Deadwyler, are in luck with this cut, says Reid. “This texture holds all shapes with ease once the cut has been established and detailed. Defining the texture is ...

In this video I show how I style my short pixie cut into soft, bouncy curls using a curling wand and a few of my favorite styling products. From sectioning and clipping my hair to breaking up the ...

The pixie cut has claimed another head. Earlier this week, we saw Justine Skye recruited to a wolf cut style. Now, Kehlani is the latest to prove why pixies are arguably the most popular style in 2026 ...

“2025 is the year of the pixie,” Topicals founder Olamide Olowe told ESSENCE exclusively last year. But, Olowe’s declaration didn’t stop when the year ended. It’s 2026 and pixie cuts have still been ...

Speaking to New York-based hairstylist and pixie cut enthusiast David Boardman, a few key factors are driving the pixie's renaissance in 2026: “It’s all about individuality and boldness,” Boardman ...

It’s a rite of passage to consider a pixie cut. Maybe your long hair won’t cooperate one morning, or a breakup sparks the urge for a major change. Whatever the reason, sometimes a short, daring ...

When choosing a hairstyle, face shape matters greatly, especially with shorter styles like a pixie haircut. Longer hair can drag down an already narrow silhouette. Still, with significantly fewer ...