If you're thinking about short hairstyles, you've probably thought about the pixie cut. The pixie cut has long been a favorite of celebrities everywhere, known for its versatility and suitability for a variety of age groups and face shapes.

While it does require care (especially if your hair grows quickly) and styling, the right pixie is the perfect balance of cool and sweet. From edgy, bushy styles to long, layered looks, you'll find something for you from the wide variety of pixies worn by the celebrities on this list.

Cara Delevingne's pixie has long, angular bangs, a long front piece, and a short cut. It's a lot of work and probably needs even more upkeep than usual, but the '20s-inspired throwback style is supremely chic.

Emma Watson famously cut off Hermione's long hair after production on "Harry Potter" ended. Even by pixie-hair standards, this haircut is short (giving it a modern Mia Farrow vibe, which is a good thing).

Especially in her later years, Princess Diana preferred a long pixie (sometimes called a "bixie," a combination of bob and pixie) with a close-cropped head. The short hair symbolized her post-divorce freedom and her innate inclination toward a sense of style.

Kristen Stewart has shown us many edgy and fun hairstyles over the years (remember her mullet?), but for years she delighted us with pixie hair that was long on the top and sides and highlighted for good measure (the top has a three-dimensional look).

Holsey's innate cool factor is really, really high, and their hair is an important part of their persona. Dyed a cool pink, this pixie short (shaved on the sides, not for the faint of heart) couldn't be cooler. It's one step short of a buzz cut.

Charlize Theron's pixie cut has long been her signature cut (Google her if you need inspiration beyond this list), and while she doesn't always favor this cut, it is considered "her" style . She often side-parts, adds long layers on top, and gives her head a smooth cut.

Cardi B exudes a "I'm not your average mom, I'm a cool mom" vibe. Thanks to an impressive array of extensions and wigs, she has shown us every possible hairstyle throughout her career, but I actually like this long layered pixie of hers a bit more understated.

Before most people had a functional pixie, Jamie Lee Curtis had a daily pixie. While she certainly needs regular cuts, she makes her short spiky hair look very practical and effortless.

When Sienna Miller had long, bowl-cut style hair at the height of her "Factory Girl" fame (she got a similar cut to play Edie Sedgwick), everyone printed out pictures and asked for the cut. In hindsight, these particular cuts don't suit everyone, so consult your stylist.

Audrey Hepburn's pixie was an important part of her identity as an icon. (For those who may not know, it was an important plot line in "Roman Holiday.") Her bangs were short and swept down the side of her head.

Leave it to Miley to style the pixie like Spike. Note that this Mohawk-style hairstyle requires hair product and looks better if the top is long and the sides are short (even buzzed). However, we salute the cool people who can pull this off as effortlessly as she does.

A pixie with relaxed hair like this would need a talented stylist and ace hair products to pull off such a sleek, shiny, not-a-frond-out-of-place look. Graphically whimsical and whimsical, Monet's style is as cool as ever, even with the addition of curls for a touch of glamour.

Whether wig or natural hair, bleach blonde pixies need to have both the cut and color right for them. Note that while they can be dyed one color, like Zendaya, they need to have enough hair to give the appearance of volume (otherwise, the hair will look flat if there are not enough highlights).

Meg Ryan, the 90s vixen queen (note the layered pixie in the front and the nice long bob in the back), has a short cut, but with a deeply feminine look. The key is to keep all layers long and cut strategically to frame the face as much as possible.

Scarlett Johansson introduced us to several pixie cuts, but my favorite is this edgy style. The shaved sides are cool, the deep side part is structured and fun, and the long bangs are soft and romantic. The whole style is a nice balance of opposites and very easy to imitate.

For a wealth of inspiration for pixie hair, follow Halle Berry's hair over the years. Her signature short and curly hair looks great, as does her spikier trademark hairdo. But I also enjoy the later versions of her pixie hair, including this long version topped with a spiked pompadour.

When Elizabeth Taylor cut her lush curly hair into a pixie, she inspired many curly-haired women to do so. (The standard caveat is that curls especially need a special cut to avoid looking like orphan Annie or Shirley Temple.) Taylor is chic and upscale.

Another cut that was inspired by the role (and won the hearts of those who saw it) is Gwyneth Paltrow's cut for her role in Sliding Doors, which looks unbearably good. The long layers of hair in the front are turned backward, with shorter layers toward the top of the head. Extreme, but in the right hands, very, very good.

Natalie Portman's buzz cut is a legendarily cool red carpet look, but this slightly longer (but no less cool) cut is the kind of haircut we wish she would bring back. The shorter cut gives more volume on top. It's probably a good cut for someone with thinner hair, but the shape is still cohesive.

Michelle Williams has kept her pixie hair for years. The long layers and extremely angled bangs give the cut a soft, subtle look (FYI, she probably has to cut those bangs often), and the layers in the cut add a little height.

Ruby Rose has made the pixie cut their signature cut ever since it burst onto the scene. This dark version, with soft highlights and lowlights, is deeply dimensional (and a nice twist from the classic blonde pixie we often see), yet still looks rich, thick, and gorgeous.

This kind of cut gets a lot done. The micro bangs in the front make the face look tighter. The top is spiky and literally sticks out high. It adds volume, and the sides are long without sticking out (and forming hair circles). It is a master-level pixie.

What's great about the pixie is that even older, thinner hair (which may have lost volume and density over time) can be made to look voluminous and full thanks to the short layers. Technically, this hairstyle by Helen Mirren is probably pixie, but it is incredibly chic.

Rihanna's pixie became a staple early in her career and gave us several iterations. We especially like this hairdo, with her hair brushed back to create thick, long bangs. The back is left short, but it looks like she has more hair than she actually does.

It is hard to overestimate how influential Kate Moss was in fashion in the 90s. Her long pixie was no exception. It was long enough to almost be a bowl cut, but the smart shaping of the sides gave way to long, luxe hair in the front.

Lupita Nyongo's pixie makes excellent use of the texture of her hair, creating a gorgeous, structured shape. For someone with 4a to 4c hair to be a pixie, they need a stylist who knows how to care for their hair, shape it effectively, and style it in the same way.

The Twiggy pixie defined the 60s, and part of her appeal was a youthful "boyishness" that had not been popular in previous decades. Today, her long bangs and sideburns would not even raise an eyebrow, but the fact that her hair was invisible from ear to ear was revolutionary.

Our screen spiky pixie queen, Winona Ryder, made the micro bang look deep and unabashedly fabulous. There's a reason for this controversial cut (not everyone, or even most people, can pull off bangs that short). However, having slightly longer bangs can make a great impression on many people.

Zoë Kravitz has evolved hairstyles over the years, creating many pixie cuts and styles that we all want to copy. This is short hair styled close to the scalp, but even with her more natural, less relaxed hair, Pixie looks amazing.

The pixie of the 90s was defined by style chameleon Linda Evangelista. She is blessed with a frame that allows her to wear any kind of pixie (short, long, or in between), but the classic hairstyle is this one. It is long enough to fall behind her ears and is cut short on the sides and back.

No celebrity pixie is complete without Mia Farrow. For those who may not know, she cut her hair short (herself) and her then-boyfriend Frank Sinatra loved it. The look became iconic in Rosemary's Baby and remains the best-known pixie on this list."