Princess Diana's Signature Feathered Haircut Is Making A Major Comeback In 2026

We all know Princess Diana as the people's princess, but she was also queen of the layered, impossibly fluffy haircut — and one of her most buzzed-about hairstyles is making a major comeback in 2026. Enter the bixie, a chic hybrid of a pixie cut and a layered bob. Rogério Cavalcante, hairstylist, owner of New York City-based The Second Floor Salon, and founder of the beauty brand Brazil Edition, chatted with Glam exclusively about why the iconic '90s haircut is finding favor among modern-day it girls. "What makes Princess Diana's version so iconic is the feathered layers, volume at the crown, and the way the hair naturally frames the face," Cavalcante explains. "To me, the beauty of the cut is that it has a strong shape without looking overly styled."

That sort of carefree vibe is so back. We've seen celebs like Sharon Stone, Florence Pugh, and Jodie Turner-Smith recently rock versions of the bixie cut that Princess Diana owned in the mid-'90s. "I think women are moving away from hair that looks too perfect or requires too much styling. In my work, I've always believed that a great haircut should move naturally and look beautiful even when you're not doing much to it," Cavalcante says. To that point, go ahead and add the fuss-free bixie to your list of low-maintenance haircuts for women over 40. "That's exactly what makes the bixie so appealing," he adds. "It's sophisticated but has personality, and the modern version feels much softer and more wearable than the original '90s look."

It'd take us forever to list all the times Princess Diana stole the show on the red carpet, so it's no wonder her classic '90s layered haircut is still being talked about in 2026. If you're seeking androgynous hairstyle inspiration for your next salon visit, Glam asked Rogério Cavalcante to break down how to maintain and style a bixie. Once you've committed to the look, Cavalcante recommends scheduling trims every four to six weeks, because it's crucial to keep those all-important layers in check. "With a bixie, the precision of the cut is what creates that effortless movement," he notes. 

As for how to style the hybrid cut, he says, "I personally prefer keeping styling minimal. A little lightweight mousse or texturizing spray is usually enough because, when the haircut is done properly, the hair should naturally fall into place." As much as we revere Princess Diana's effortlessly elegant ways, Cavalcante reminds wearers to embrace individuality and to be sure to work with a stylist who will personalize the bixie cut to your hair, style, and face shape. 

"The most important thing is never to copy a haircut exactly," he says. "I always look at the client's bone structure, hair texture, and natural growth pattern before deciding where to place the layers and how much weight to remove. A great bixie should enhance the person's features rather than overpower them. That's what makes a haircut timeless." Cavalcante couldn't be more right, because great style isn't about simply copying trends; it's about making those trends work for you and accentuating your natural beauty.