The Bixie Is the A-List Haircut Set to Dominate 2026

Call me open-minded or easily influenced, but sometimes, all it takes is seeing someone with a certain haircut for me to consider getting it myself. Whether it’s a stranger I pass on the street or a celeb posing on a red carpet, there have been times when I seriously considered a switch-up. So far in 2026, I’ve obsessed over French-girl curtain bangs and the return of 2006-era side bangs.

Most recently, though, I’ve been turning my focus (is it an all-out fixation?) to a short, celeb-approved cut called the bixie. Per its name, it’s halfway between a traditional pixie and a standard bob. It’s chic! It’s versatile! And it’s set to take over in 2026. Ahead, learn all about this trendy haircut. Just don’t blame me if you feel inspired to book a salon appointment.

What is the bixie haircut?

According to celebrity hairstylist Jerome Lordet, owner of Jerome Lordet Salon in NYC, “the bixie is lighter and more textured than a bob but longer and softer than a pixie. It’s effortless, and I love how it can be tailored to suit each person’s face shape, hair type, and lifestyle.”

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Its versatility is what really sets the bixie apart from other short hairstyles. You can wear it slicked back for a sleek look, pumped up with lots of soft volume, curled, straightened… The list goes on. Maybe that’s why it appears to transcend aesthetics and generations.

The Celeb Examples

Short hairstyles have been trending for a while now, and celebs like Gracie Abrams, Jessie Buckley, and Zendaya (gasp!) have all cosigned it for 2026. That means it’s poised to dominate the trend cycle all year. Trust me—I’ve been a beauty editor for a decade now, and I’m an expert at trend-spotting. Since each A-lister wears their bixie slightly differently, I asked Lordet what to ask for at the salon to achieve each look.

Gracie Abrams

Gracie Abrams at the 98th annual Academy Awards.

Gracie Abrams at the 98th annual Academy Awards

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Abrams’s bixie is soft, feathered, and romantic. If you want to achieve the exact same look, Lordet recommends asking for soft layers around the face with natural texture. “It should feel light and undone and easy to style and maintain,” he says. “I always approach it with a ‘wash and wear’ philosophy so it looks great without much effort.”

Jessie Buckley

Jessie Buckley at the 98th annual Academy Awards.

Jessie Buckley at the 98th annual Academy Awards

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Buckley’s bixie is “textured and edgy” compared to the others. While she opted to wear it in a sleek and slicked-back style on the Oscars red carpet, Lordet says an ever-so-slightly shorter chop is the key to replicating it. “I recommend asking for choppier layers that create definition while keeping a soft, feminine feel. The cut should be slightly shorter overall to give it that bold look,” he says.