Zendaya has arrived at the 2026 Primetime Emmys! The actor, who is nominated for a third time for her role as Rue Bennett on HBO's Euphoria and is also presenting during the ceremony, officially debuted her new pixie cut for the much-anticipated ceremony, just a few days after giving us a sneak peek at her latest short hair evolution during a surprise appearance at New York Fashion Week.

Coree Moreno, who worked with Zendaya on her instantly iconic Odyssey tour looks, was on hand to style her hair for the Emmys. “For Zendaya, the inspiration is a classic pixie reimagined through a modern, editorial lens,” the artist shared. “I wanted the silhouette to feel feminine and refined with a little rebellion—sleek around the perimeter with airy, piece-y texture and controlled height through the crown.”

Moreno started by prepping Zendaya's hair with Schwarzkopf's KERATÎME Deep Repair Detangling Treatment and worked it through her hair for a “silky, conditioned, manageable foundation,” then followed with Hair Bonding Oil for smoothness and shine. “Because this look relies on manipulating short sections while maintaining softness, I wanted the hair to feel supple and healthy before introducing heat and texture,” Moreno shared.

He then blew her hair dry using a Mini Shine Boost Gloss Infusion Daily Boar Brush to build and shape the pixie while preserving natural movement, and once Zendaya's hair was dry, Moreno misted göt2b glued 2-in-1 Spray Wax throughout the crown for grip, separation, and texture. “I concentrated the product where I wanted the most movement, allowing the perimeter to remain cleaner and more controlled,” Moreno explained. He followed with a flat iron, working in small sections to sculpt the hair shape, lifting and bending individual pieces and elevating sections for variation. As a finishing touch, he misted some more Spray Wax for additional definition, using his fingers to separate individual pieces for an “effortless” silhouette. The final-final touch was a bit of göt2b glued Blasting Freeze Spray to lock it all in place for the night.

We all know Zendaya can pull anything off, so we're zero percent surprised she looks amazing in a pixie, but this is a major wow moment. It's also the perfect hairstyle to show off her gown, a beaded tulle V-neck in blush and silver, which she wore with pearl earrings.