Looking for a Fall Haircut? These Emmys Red Carpet Looks Are All the Inspiration You Need
A Sweeping Pixie
· CosmopolitanThe 2026 Emmy Awards were filled with so many star-studded moments. From Meg Stalter dressed as a literal Emmy statue to Taylor Swift’s SVU cameo, Hollywood had quite the Monday night. But amid all the TV madness, the beauty editor in me couldn’t help but take note of all the amazing haircut inspiration flooding the red carpet.
Fall is the perfect time of year to refresh your hairstyle and chop off any summer dead ends. And what better way to decide on a new cut than to turn to our favorite celebrity beauty muses? From short pixies to long layers, here is the best fall haircut inspiration straight from the red carpet.
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Zendaya is the latest star to lean into the pixie trend, sporting what might be her shortest haircut ever for TV’s big night. She dazzled on the red carpet with the chop swept to the side, styled with some textured volume at the top. This low-maintenance cut requires little brushing and styling, so if you were debating getting a big chop, let Zendaya’s latest look be the sign you needed.
The Micro-bob
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I’m wholeheartedly obsessed with Lukita Maxwell’s micro bob. The ear-skimming style gave all the vintage vibes, apropos of its piecey curled ends. If you want a short cut that still has some length to work with, but doesn’t require hours of styling, this is the ideal look to bring to your hairstylist at your next appointment.
Long Layers
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Selena’s effortless waves looked especially gorgeous thanks to her long layered haircut. The shorter, collarbone-grazing pieces in front seamlessly blend into her just-above-the-waist length, creating a flattering shape that works beautifully with any hair texture.
The Girl Next Door Cut
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The hostess with the mostess Mariska Hargitay had many hair changes throughout the night (what can’t she do?!), but my favorite has to be her “girl next door length” that she wore on the red carpet. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect mid-length cut featuring layers to add some dimension, let Olivia Benson be your hair muse.
The French Bob
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Paradise star Aliyah Mastin pulled out a vintage Hollywood-esque bob, complete with a jaw-skimming length and deep side part. It’s truly the quintessential bob if you’re ready to make the chop, especially if you want something that feels timeless. The side part is also a great hair hack if you want to add some volume to your style.
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Jasmine Hyman is the Assistant Beauty Editor at Cosmopolitan, where she writes about the latest beauty trends and must-have products. Her most prized beauty possessions are a meticulous skincare routine and salon blowouts. You’ll also likely find her in bed reading a good book or endlessly scrolling TikTok (spoiler: it’s usually the latter) while listening to Harry Styles’ entire discography on repeat. Follow her on Insta to be inundated with pictures of her meals.