Keke Palmer Shows Off New Pixie Cut Ahead of 32nd Birthday

Actress and singer Keke Palmer has debuted a bold new hairstyle just before turning 32 on August 26. She shared a series of selfies on Instagram highlighting her fresh, choppy pixie cut, featuring short bangs and tapered sides, all in her signature spiced ginger hue.

Palmer explained in a recent interview that she is loving her new look, telling people she’s “living her best life” and has no plans to return to her previous longer styles. Her radiant smile and confident pose in the photos have received widespread praise from fans, with many commenting on how stunning her transformation looks.

Keke Palmer with a short pixie cut — Palmer recently spoke about her red hair with a major outlet, emphasizing how much she enjoys the bold color. *— credit: Keke Palmer/Instagram*

Her vibrant new style resembles her previous fiery red hair, which she first flaunted during an appearance on “Good Morning America” earlier this year. She commented that having red hair is more fun now, noting, “It’s funny because I was red before, but I don’t think that the color was giving what it’s giving now.”

Keke Palmer with dark wavy hair — Palmer with her natural dark waves before the pixie cut, also showing her with dark hair styled in waves. *— credit: Keke Palmer/Instagram*

At the 2025 Essence Fest in New Orleans last month, Palmer spoke about her love for her red hair, saying, “Having red hair is way more fun. It’s really, really good. It works with everything, and I think it looks especially stunning on darker skin tones.” Though her pixie cut might be temporary, her red hair appears to be a permanent part of her vibrant style evolution.