Rather than shellacking every strand into place, Moreno kept the top airy and separated. “For Zendaya, the inspiration is a classic pixie reimagined through a modern, editorial lens,” Moreno says. He wanted the silhouette to feel “feminine and refined with a little rebellion,” combining a sleek perimeter with piece-y texture and controlled volume at the crown.
To get the look, Moreno worked in small sections, bending pieces in alternating directions rather than creating identical waves. He then used his fingers to separate individual pieces around the crown and fringe.
The modern pixie isn’t necessarily about having perfectly slick, closely cropped hair. It can be curly. It can be fluffy. It can be sculpted. And, it can go from Fashion Week to the Emmys without looking remotely the same twice. So yes, Zendaya’s new pixie is giving Halle Berry. But the airy, imperfect texture keeps it firmly planted in the present day.