Emma Chamberlain Swaps Her Platinum Pixie for a Baby Mullet

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Emma Chamberlain's blonde pixie cut has become her signature look over the last year, but now she's swapping her cropped cut for something with a little more grungy: a mullet.

The 24-year-old was a guest on The Tonight Show this week, where she wore a silky, cream blouse with draped sleeves, a high neck, and shoulder pads along with a black, patent leather midi skirt. The outfit itself gave "office siren from the '80s," a theme that she doubled down on with her glam for the night. Chamberlain has been wearing her hair in a bleached blonde pixie cut for the better part of a year, and instead of letting it grow out into a bixie cut, she's transformed the look into a baby mullet with short bangs and hair that's just long enough to graze the back of her neck. Her mullet for Wednesday night's show had a slightly glossy finish and was complete with a very light flip at the ends. She paired the look with grungy eye makeup and a peachy lip color.

a blonde white woman poses in front of a blue backdrop wearing a cream blouse with a black midi skirt and red leather gloves

Short hair has been having a major moment over the last year as an increasing amount of celebrities continue to trade in their longer lengths for cropped cuts like the micro bob, the pixie, and even the bixie. The bobs taking over the trend cycle this year are only getting shorter, and experts are predicting that grown-out pixies will be some of the most popular haircuts to emerge this spring.

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“The edgy pixie is back with more contrast—shorter sides, length on top, and a strong shape that feels confident and modern,” hairstylist Joel Warren previously told MC. Aside from being a daring cut that's suitable for most face shapes, the pixie cut is also a convenient way to get rid of damaged and over-processed ends, as well as hair that you may not want sitting on your neck as we head into warm weather season.

If you're considering going for the chop and wearing a pixie cut or a baby mullet this season, read ahead for some styling recommendations.

Crown Affair

The Smoothing Air Dry Hair Styling Cream

Use a soft styling cream to add some lift and texture to your hair.

TRESemmé

Smoothing Cream

Use this cream before blow drying your hair to give yourself a smooth finish.

Kenra Professional

Styling Gel 17 Strong Hold Hair Gel

For the glossy, hydro pixie look, use a light styling gel.

ion

Titanium Ceramic Travel Gator Iron 1 Inch

If heat styling is necessary, a mini flat iron with thin plates will come in handy.

IGK

Frizz and Flyaway Lightweight Gel Hair Taming Wand

This tiny wand makes getting rid of flyaways on the go so easy.

Danielle Jackson is the senior beauty writer at Marie Claire. She has nearly a decade of experience covering beauty, lifestyle, and entertainment and was previously the senior beauty editor at Women's Health, where she thoughtfully covered topics related to skincare, haircare, aesthetics, and wellness. Before that, she spent three years as an assistant beauty editor at PS, and in the years since, her work has appeared in titles like Vogue, InStyle, Glamour, and more. Danielle graduated from the University of Georgia with a BA in English, and has lived in Brooklyn for almost ten years. When she's not writing, you can find her reading romance novels and talking about sunscreen. You can find her on Instagram @danielleknecole.