The pixie cut wasn’t new in the 90s, but the cut obtained a certain je ne sais quoi during the decade. Both edgy and glamorous, this was not the demure pixie of Mia Farrow circa Rosemary’s Baby or the sensational slicked-back variety made famous by Josephine Baker.

As worn by the likes of Toni Braxton, Halle Berry and Winona Ryder, this was the 90s power pixie.

With a choppy, versatile fringe, and careful shaping around the face and neck, this ultra-short cut is still hyper-feminine. And Eugene Smith, senior stylist with John Frieda salons, thinks this trend is coming back in a big way.

He explains: “Much like the bob, the short pixie was a part of 90s culture, with celebs like Winona Ryder and Halle Berry standing out from the rest and becoming known for their short hair. And so with the resurgence of 90s style, and its major impact on fashion and hair, it’s no surprise that the pixie cut has made a comeback.”

Thinking of braving a big chop? The 90s power pixie could be for you