Pioneered by Audrey Hepburn in the '50s, the cut now has a modern twist.
One of the first examples of European women embracing short hair dates back to the early 1800s in France when women wore the Titus haircut, which was thought to have been inspired by the way a person’s hair was cut before they were put in the guillotine. Unsurprisingly, the trend didn’t stick and long hair remained the dominant look, with the exception of the ’20s and its introduction of the bob – a subversive cut popularised by the flappers.
. Think Cyndi Lauper, Linda Evangelista and Princess Diana – these cuts were softer than their ’60s counterparts, but nonetheless impactful.By the late ’90s and early Noughties, the pixie had become less about gendered rebellion and more a statement of individuality and a celebration of alternative beauty. Take Toni Braxton, Halle Berry, Monica and TLC’s T-Boz. “The pixie cut will always remind me of cool, alt ’90s girls who wore a much more DIY take on the cut.
Ultimately, though, how you want to wear your hair is up to you. As Friedman says, “Hair is such a personal choice and can be a true representation of your identity. So, have fun with it and don’t be afraid of change.”