Zendaya Debuts Pixie Cut, '90s Glamour at 2026 Emmys — SkimNews
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- Zendaya debuted a newly cropped pixie cut and late-'90s beauty look at the 2026 Emmys at Los Angeles' Peacock Theater on Monday, pairing the glam with a crystal-covered custom Prada gown.
- Ernesto Casillas used an entirely Prada Beauty lineup for the makeup, telling Variety he was inspired by the dress's crystal embellishment and aimed to mix frosty and satin textures for a late-'90s red-carpet callback.
- Casillas layered Prada's Touch Cream-to-Powder Blush in shades Tulip and Cherry, applied the Dimensions Holo Nude Eyeshadow in 08 Pansy, and paired the Monochrome Soft Matte lipstick in Tiepolo with Reflection Glossy Liquid Balm in Blushware for a brown-nude '90s lip with a modern glossy finish.
- Coree Moreno styled the pixie using ghd's Speed hair dryer and Sculpt flat iron, alternating piece direction for an editorial silhouette he described as 'a classic pixie reimagined through a modern, editorial lens' with 'a little rebellion.'
- The finished pixie drew immediate comparisons to Halle Berry's famously cropped early-2000s hair, per the source.
Why it matters: For Zendaya, the 'Euphoria' star and a frequent red-carpet beauty reference point, the headline-grabbing pixie and Prada-only product lineup reinforce her status as a launch pad for editorial hair trends and brand exclusivity deals — with ghd and Prada Beauty getting a credited, step-by-step showcase tied directly to one of television's biggest nights.
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