Emma Stone's super-short new pixie crop has us debating a dramatic chop, too

We love a good celebrity hair transformation moment here at woman&home, be it a major colour change or a dramatic chop. Speaking of which, Emma Stone has just debuted a super short pixie cut on the red carpet, getting the 2025 awards season off to a strong start.

This time of year is a goldmine for celebrity hair and makeup looks as celebrities flock to the red carpets of the Golden Globes, the SAG Awards and the Oscars, and we're normally privy to a major makeover or two. Emma Stone's new look is ticking off more than one of the 2025 hair trends, with its style-defining cut and muted auburn shade – and is sure to inspire more than a few admirers into getting a big chop.

According to hairdresser Tom Smith, a leading trend forecaster, this move could be a theme for 2025. "In 2024 we saw a lot of celebrities cutting their hair from very long to bob length, and this statement marks this trend of going shorter continuing into 2025," he tells us. "Very long hair had been popular for so long and so it's likely we’ll see more short hair inspiration in the first half of 2025." Ahead is everything you need to know about Emma's latest hair transformation – and before getting your own pixie haircut...

Emma Stone's short new pixie cut channels '60s icon Mia Farrow

Stepping out for the Golden Globes on Sunday January 5th, Emma, whose hair previously fell past her shoulders, wowed us all with her newly chopped hair, which now sits at barely a couple of inches long with a micro fringe.

"[It is] expertly designed to show off her elfin features and has more carefully crafted details than immediately meets the eye," comments Smith. "The subtle addition of extra length In front of the ears and an almost Hepburn-inspired micro fringe detail gives this much more than just a short cut. It’s these subtle details that add to the looks femininity and softness.

"Emma has quite a high forehead and so the contouring that the cut offers in the hairline is designed to shorten her forehead, while the longer swept back area in front of the ear lifts and widens her cheekbones," he adds.

There was talk last year that the star had shaved her head for her role in the upcoming film, Bugonia, and it looks like that was indeed the case. Her go-to hairdresser, Mara Roszak, seemingly confirmed that this was the case, telling Allure, “It's been growing out, and it's looking so stunning – very '90s in that nostalgic way." She added that she trimmed Emma's pixie cut on the day of the Globes to ensure it looked fresh.

According to Roszak, two key references that inspired the look were Winona Ryder and Liv Tyler's pixie cuts in the '90s. We think the super short style looks very similar to the iconic crop seen on the '60s icon Mia Farrow in her Rosemary's Baby era. As for styling, Roszak shared on Instagram that she'd used the RŌZ Evergreen Style Cream on Emma's new 'do. While this product isn't yet available to ship to the UK, we've shared a few of our favourite alternative stylers below.

Our pixie haircut styling recommendations

Meanwhile Emma's colourist, Tracey Cunningham, confirmed in an Instagram post that she'd layered Schwarzkopf glosses to create the glossy "nutmeg" colour. "We wanted to keep her natural and close to her own colour, and just like natural hair, cameras and lighting will change how its photographed," she wrote. The glosses were then washed out with fan-favourite Olaplex No. 4 Shampoo and No. 5 Conditioner.

If you're feeling inspired by pixie haircuts like Emma's, there are some need-to-knows before taking the plunge with this shorter-length hairstyle. Firstly, committing to regular trims is a non-negotiable with a pixie crop – this haircut is defined by the short length and requires frequent cuts to maintain this, or you'll be sporting a short bob hairstyle before you know it.

"Short hair can feel quite exposing, so it’s all the more important to consider how the subtle personalisation are made to the cut," Smith adds. Tailoring the cut to your face shape is one way to do this. "For example, if you have a shorter forehead, you may want to avoid wearing your hair forwards onto your face, instead opting for something more swept back to create height. If you feel your face is wider, avoid sweeping the sides back, but let them frame your face, while if your face is narrower, leaving enough length to tuck the hair behind the ear at the sides can be a great trick to widen the cheekbone area."

Taking your natural hair texture into account is also a must. "This shape works great on straight or slightly wavy hair, while on curly hair more contrast between the shortest and longest areas of the cut will help retain an intentionally contoured, head-hugging shape," Smith advises. "Textured hair is shown off beautifully in shorter shapes, which showcase a curved and regal silhouette."