Celebrities, take note: there’s no hiding a fabulous new haircut from us—not even during a Traitors-themed outing with your fiancé’s family. Zendaya just revealed a fresh pixie cut in a fleeting 11-second Instagram story over the weekend. It’s curly, full of bounce, and walks the perfect line between a grown-out pixie and a cheek-skimming short bob.
The clip appeared on Tom Holland’s friend Harrison Osterfield’s Instagram story, catching Zendaya and her new look for barely a second as the video swept over the group. The occasion? A festive Holland family trip to The Traitors: Live Experience, an interactive version of the show where players work to uncover the traitors among the faithful.
From our detective work—which mostly involved frantically pausing a fast-moving Instagram story—her new style is shaggy with loose curls and a side part. Slightly longer than a classic pixie, it has more movement and volume, blending the face-framing appeal of a bob with the playful, gamine spirit of a pixie.
As someone who rarely posts on Instagram—usually only for her birthday, film promotions, or especially meaningful moments—Zendaya often keeps us guessing about her latest style shifts.
Thirty-one weeks ago, she shared a behind-the-scenes photo from her On campaign sporting a short, choppy, straight pixie. Since then, she’s posted just an adorable baby photo to celebrate turning 29, along with two posts for her upcoming wedding-themed film, The Drama with Robert Pattinson.
In terms of resemblance, this cut most recalls her look at the 2025 Golden Globes, though her new style is bouncier, sits higher on the face, and has less uniform curls.
While we still don’t know how Zendaya performed at the round table (though we do know Tom Holland’s brother Harry was one of the traitors), with a pixie this enviable, we’d say she’s the clear winner anyway. Congrats, Z!
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about Zendayas new Christmas pixie cut designed to sound like questions from real fans and followers
General Beginner Questions
Q Wait did Zendaya really cut her hair
A Yes She debuted a very short choppy pixie cut in late December 2023 just before Christmas
Q What exactly is a pixie cut
A A pixie cut is a very short hairstyle typically cropped close to the head at the back and sides with slightly longer layers on top Zendayas version is textured and piecey
Q Where did she debut the new look
A She first showed it off on her hairstylists Instagram account and then at the Challengers movie premiere event in Sydney Australia
Q Why is it called a Christmas pixie cut
A Simply because she revealed it right around the Christmas holiday season Its not a specific style just a festive timing nickname from fans
Q Is this her real hair or a wig
A This appears to be her real hair that she cut Her longtime hairstylist Larry Sims posted videos of the cutting process
Style Details Questions
Q How would you describe her specific pixie cut
A Its a textured choppy and layered pixie The top has lots of movement and piecey ends while the sides and back are cut very short and close to her head
Q What color is her hair with the new cut
A Its a rich dark brown color which is close to her natural shade
Q Is this the shortest shes ever gone
A Not quite She had a similar very short pixie cut back in 2017 This new style is a return to that ultrashort length
Q Who is her hairstylist
A Her longtime hairstylist and friend Larry Sims is credited with creating the cut
Advanced Fan Discussion Questions
Q Is this haircut for a movie role
A While Zendaya is known to change her hair for roles theres no confirmed report that this was for