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Toni Braxton shook up our timelines this week – and all it took was one photo.

On April 18, the R&B legend – who reportedly married long-time boyfriend Birdman just eight months ago – took to Instagram with a single snapshot and a caption that sent beauty lovers, fashion fans, and day-one stans into a frenzy: “The Pixie is back, guys.”

Is Toni Braxton officially bringing back the pixie cut?

In the photo, Toni lounges in a luxe all-white outfit. She rocks a ribbed turtleneck, wide-leg pants, and simple accessories.

But it’s the hair that does all the talking. Her signature pixie is back in full effect: crisp, chic, and framing her face like a work of art. She looks every bit the icon she is, reminding everyone that some styles don’t just come back – they never go out of style.

Toni’s pixie has always been more than a hairstyle. It’s a part of her legacy.

No one wears a pixie cut like Toni Braxton

When she first stepped on the scene in the early ‘90s with sultry ballads and a cropped cut, she flipped the beauty script. Literally.

Her hair became instantly iconic. Sleek, sophisticated, and quietly bold, it launched a wave of imitators. Even Beyoncé paid homage—remember when she recreated Toni’s “Another Sad Love Song” cover and dubbed herself “Phoni Braxton”? Legend behavior recognizing legend behavior.

Fast-forward to 2025, and Toni is still showing us how it’s done. And the fans felt it. “Nobody, and I mean nobody, eats up a pixie like you,” one wrote in the comments. “Face card NEVER DECLINED,” said another.

Since we’re already feeling and loving the pixie nostalgia, we pulled together some of our favorite throwback shots of Toni serving cropped hair excellence.

Keep scrolling to see 10 moments that prove nobody does a pixie like Ms. Braxton.

10 Pictures That Show Why We’re Glad Toni Braxton’s Pixie Cut Is Back  was originally published on ionehellobeautiful.staging.go.ione.nyc

1. 57th GRAMMY Awards (2015)

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 Toni Braxton attended the 57th Annual Grammy awards looking like the star she is. She paired her tightly curled cut with an exaggerated rhinestone and diamond necklace and chunky jewelry. 

2. “MOTOWN THE MUSICAL” Premiere (2015)

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Toni Braxton loves a red carpet and it loves her. While posing at the “MOTOWN THE MUSICAL” in 2015, the singer slays in all black from head to toe. She adds finger waves to her pixie cut, swooped baby hairs, and a little height in her bang.

3. “Unbreak My Heart: A Memoir” Book Tour (2014)

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Toni Braxton was all smiles during her book tour for Unbreak My Heart: A Memoir.” While meeting fans and signing books, she wore her short style with scalloped curls and a slight side part.

4. Soul Train Awards (2013)

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Toni Braxton wore her pixie to the 2013 Soul Train Awards. Posing with Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, the star looks amazing. She paired her stunning cut with a nude lace dress with a long train.

5. WE TV Series “Braxton Family Values” Premiere (2011)

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Ready for her reality show moment, Toni Braxton arrived at the WE TV series “Braxton Family Values” premiere launch party in all white. The songstress rocked her pixie cut with a long-sleeve fitted dress that hugged her like a glove. Whispy flips dominated her pixie style for this event.

6. Good Morning America Taping (2011)

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It was all about Toni as she left a taping for “Good Morning America” in 2011. Waving to the crowd, Toni wore her hair slightly parted with light scalloped curls.

7. Clive Davis And The Recording Academy’s Pre-GRAMMY Gala And Salute (2011)

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Yes, Sis! Give us style, body, and beauty! Toni Braxton was not playing as she posed at the 2011 Pre-Grammy party. We are loving her look from head-to-toe: her pixie cut, a sexy gray mini dress, and those sexy heels!

8. Toni Braxton (’90s)

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While we aren’t sure when this picture was taken, we know it was a moment when Toni was all about the slay. Serving face and flipped realness, the singer shows the timeless beauty we still see today. Here her pixie was slightly longer with flipped curls and short bangs.

9. 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards – Arrivals

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