Nicole Kidman isn’t afraid to alter her appearance for a movie (after all, we barely recognised her in The Hours) and her latest role is no exception, swapping her usually long mane of strawberry blonde for a pixie cut.
The actress shared a behind-the-scenes snap from the set of Roar, giving us a peek at her short, chic hair quiff, while standing underneath a glorious rainbow.
Though it’s only a side profile shot, we have to say, the pixie cut really suits the 54-year-old.
And although some fans in the comments are leaning towards the probability of it being a wig, it wouldn’t be the first time Nicole cut her hair short for a role. She once chopped her lengths for an even shorter pixie style when starring in 2004’s Birth.
The haircut itself is very on trend, with Cosmetify reporting ‘The New Pixie’ as one of the top five hairstyles with the biggest search increases in 2021. The ‘new’ of it all seems to be an even shorter crop style, with less volume at the top and more sleekly styled.
Some of our favourite inspo? Charlize Theron’s platinum pixie circa late 2019 and Zoe Kravitz’s 2018 Golden Globes moment.
Styling the cut seems easy enough; simply brush forward or to the side while damp, blow-drying in the direction desired.
We like a boar bristle brush (try Rock & Ruddle Boar Bristle Feathered Friends Brush, $64.95 at David Jones) for a smooth finish and the StayX Hair Perfecting Wand ($23.99 at stayx.co) is the perfect handbag partner for taming any misbehaving kinks or flyaways throughout the day.
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What do you think of Nicole’s pixie cut? Have you ever tried the style yourself?
lol the pixie cut is not happening in this house! Great on Nic though!
I’ve never had a Pixie cut despite my hairdresser saying it would suit me. I prefer long hair.
LOVE your philosophy!! Not here either.
She looks like Julie Andrews, I think it’s a wig. No way would I ever get a pixie, definitely not for me.
I would never have one. I have ears like an elephant so I need hair to cover them up a little.
Very nice. Nicole looks great always.
I reckon it’s a wig. And NO WAY I’d chop my hair off that short thank you very much!
Oh wow, it looks good!
So good
She looks 60’s cool.
She always looks amazing
Wow, yeah! Love this look on her! I can’t wear it personally, my face and body shape a bit too masculine. Long hair, better for me as it softens the rough features.
My hair’s similar to the shot of Nicole in the Birth photo, except I have a longer fringe. I seem to be the opposite of everyone else – longer hair does not suit me at all.
I think she looks beautiful with the pixie cut and any style and colour.
Looks like a wig to me.
I’ve never had a pixie cut either, but I don’t think it’d suit me. Much prefer having longer hair.
I had a pixie cut when I was 18 it was called the Mia Farrow cut and all the fashion, It was sooooooo easy to care for and I remember I had to tape my fringe flat as it would curl up.
Long hair is my favourite now it covers lots…LOL
Trying to decide whether or not it’s a wig, although she has an awful lot of hair to fit under it so I’m thinking maybe she has had it cut? She suits it though
Nicole Kidman looks absolutely fabulous in a Pixie Cut and Charlize Theron always looks beautiful in a Pixie Cut.
Personally I wouldn’t try it now at my age but I have had a Pixie Cut when I was much younger.
She looks great with most cuts. I don’t think it would suit me although I have had my hair quite short in the past.
The pixie cut does look good on Nicole.
My goodness she’s such a natural beauty.
She looks amazing , this haircut suits her.
Not for me though …..
Wow, they all look so good with short hair!
It definitely suits her! It would not suit me though. I’d be keen to try a wig just to see, but I would not be game enough to get the cut!
Looks great on Nicole! A pixie cut would not suit my crazy frizzy hair.
Nicole can pull off most hairstyles and looks great with short or long hair. Charlize Theron looks stunning with short hair. I’m not a fan of short hair on myself. My long hair has always been my identity. I’ve cut it really short and couldn’t wish for it to grow back fast enough.
I had a pixie cut when I was a teenager. I don’t think I am game enough to cut my hair that short again.
I’d love to go a pixie but I don’t think a hairstyle that short would suit me.
She looks amazing. Only those born with beautiful facial features can pull that off!
I think it looks like a wig – but it looks good.
You need really good bone structure to pull this off – and she’s got it.
once in your life we all have to do the pixie cut. I had the pixie cut a few years back got so many compliments .
Gosh I love her skin! Bit that’s not the point… I did a pixie cut for a while. I actually shaved my head for a while so a pixie cut was inevitable as I grew it out. I liked it. SO low maintenance!
I wouldn’t try it myself, but she looks good.
I didn’t recognize her
These women are so beautiful. It would not make much difference what hair style they had
I love a good pixie cut.
Beautiful look!!!
I’m not sure. I need to see a front shot and get used to the change. Nicole has fine facial features and she has the ability to change her look and look good
That’s a lovely look
Nicole looks great with any haircut!
Some women just suit a pixie cut.
I prefer her with longer hair
It looks great 🙂
She looks so different with that cut. I never had this cut .
It certainly makes her look a lot young younger. I wonder what Keith thinks?
Nicole always looks amazing, having a wonderful complexion and changing her look from glamourous to frumpy does not deteriorate from her looks. Even the short hair suits her look.
Has Nicole really had her hair cut or is it a nice wig?
Nicole would look good with a buzz cut!
I had a pixie cut when I was about 21 and it did not suit my round face.