Fashion week is often where the haircuts we’ll all be asking for in a few months time first start to show up. And each season, one look seems to emerge as the favourite. Last year, there was no escaping the bob in all its forms, be it blunt cut and ’90s-esque or Italian-inspired. At the spring/summer 2027 shows, however – and especially in Paris – the pixie reigns supreme.
Short, sharp, mussed-up, sculpted… guests at Paris Fashion Week are finding endless different ways to wear their close crops, providing the ultimate catalogue of inspiration, whether you’re at bob-length and tempted to go shorter, or ready to lop off several inches from a long mane.
Why are pixie cuts everywhere right now?
Neale Rodger, style director at STIL Salon, thinks that the pixie is a natural progression from the short bob we’ve been seeing everywhere. “We’ve spent the last couple of years gradually taking more length away, so this feels like the next step,” he tells . And anything goes. “I think what’s making the pixie so appealing right now is that it doesn’t necessarily have to look traditionally feminine or overly polished,” adds Rodger. “You can keep it soft and textured, make it sharper and more graphic, or even take it right down to a buzz cut. It feels much more individual and expressive, which is probably why we’re seeing so many different versions of it.”
How should you approach a pixie cut?
It goes without saying that a short cut like this demands a professional touch. “With very short hair, an initial consultation before your actual appointment becomes even more important, because there’s nowhere to hide if the shape isn’t right,” says Rodger. His first port of call is to look at a client’s texture, density and growth patterns, as well as how they wear their hair day to day. “Often, it’s about which unique feature you can use in their hair to make the cut individual,” says Rodger, such as your curl structure or a cowlick. He adds, “Face shape can play a part, too, but I’m much more interested in creating a cut that works with the individual rather than following a set formula.” A good pixie, says Rodger, should feel like it belongs to you.
How do you maintain a pixie cut?
Unlike a bob, which is relatively seamless to grow out, the pixie cut requires more attention to keep its shape – and Rodger says that the shorter you go, the more noticeable the regrowth. “With that in mind, regular trims are part of the commitment,” says Rodger. He suggests booking in around every four to six weeks, depending on how sharp you want your cut to look.
As for styling, it’s pretty easy, as there’s less length to contend with. That initial conversation with your hairstylist can help nail down the right products and techniques, depending on how you want your cut to sit. Do you want it mussed-up and textured, or sleek and sculpted?
The bigger consideration, says Rodger, is when it comes to growing it out. “There are awkward stages, particularly around the ears and nape, but a good stylist can keep reshaping the cut as it grows, so it feels intentional rather than like you’re simply waiting for it to get longer.” Rodger recommends having a plan each stage of the grow-out, too. As it gets longer, for example, you could slick it down with a different product, or use clips to keep it in place Iris Law.
With that in mind, find the best pixie cuts spotted at Paris Fashion Week to take to your hairstylist this autumn.
There’s something very ’60s mod about this pixie, thanks to its subtle layers and choppy micro fringe. The oversized Miu Miu clip is the cherry on top.
This short sharp pixie on Cristina Cordula does away with a fringe in favour of a more sculpted front and neatly tapered sideburns.
Flora Coquerel’s sculpted, faux pixie (her hair is actually longer at the back) makes a very persuasive case for the deep side parting.
This grown-out pixie almost enters bixie – bob meets pixie – territory, proving that those in-between lengths can look just as good as a fresh cut.
The choppy texture on this platinum-blonde pixie works so nicely with the guest’s natural wave pattern.
Irina Kro Eicke’s pixie crop is on the longer side, but clever layering allows her curls to sit just right.
This cut is slightly longer on top, giving the hair more mussed-up texture and softness than a closely-cropped style.
The full fringe and longer back and sides move this ever so slightly beyond classic pixie parameters.
Iris Law is the ultimate pixie-cut inspiration, with her micro fringe swept insouciantly to one side.
Dara’s longer, swooping pixie plays with texture and layers. There’s something a little Tinker Bell about it.
Subtle layering can enhance your natural wave formation, making a pixie feel entirely unique to you.
The piecey micro fringe and sculpted sideburns give this pixie cut plenty of character.
This one’s from backstage, but we couldn’t resist including the gem-studded style in the mix.