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CairoScene
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
10 Times Arab Celebrities Rocked a Bold Pixie Cut
From Sherine's Y2K volume to Yasmine Raeis' cinematic reset, these Arab icons cropped it all off - long before it was trending. In the Arab world, the pixie cut emerged in striking, unexpected moments across stages and screens - unfazed, sharp, and undeniably flirty. Sherine Abdel Wahab, at the start of her career, stepped into the spotlight with a cropped, voluminous cut that defied the cascading hair ideals of the time. Yasmine Raeis also first appeared with the cut as a TV presenter, later wearing it in Fatat El Masnaʿ (Factory Girl). Over time, more Arab celebrities followed suit - each bringing their own context, character, and kind of vision to the cut. Today, we take a look at 10 Arab celebrities who embraced the pixie cut long before it became fashion's favorite comeback. Yasmine Raeis Raeis introduced the pixie as part of her onscreen presence in Fatat El Masnaʿ (Factory Girl), where its sculpted simplicity aligned with the film's quiet realism. Sherine Abdel Wahab Early in her career, Sherine Abdel Wahab wore a cropped, voluminous pixie with chunky blonde highlights—a clear departure from the era's long, high-gloss styles. Menna Shalaby In 2021, Shalaby opted for a tousled, low-maintenance pixie that matched her off-screen refusal of celebrity polish. Lekaa El Khameesy In 2019, El Khameesy shared her haircut process online—marking the shift as personal, public, and intentional. Assala Nasri Assala's pixie coincided with a period of public change. The styling was clean, composed, and clearly meant to mark a new phase. Ruby In 2018, Ruby wore a retro-leaning pixie with height and texture, styled in line with her reemergence in pop culture. Samira Said Said's short brown pixie in 2017 drew attention for its departure from her established look—neat, textural, and widely shared. Angham In the early 2000s, Angham's short crop quietly diverged from the prevailing hyper-feminine image of Arab pop icons. Buthaina Al Raisi Al Raisi's pixie in the 2020s combined sharp edges with soft volume—bridging regional glamor and more contemporary cues. Hanan Turk In Hob El Banat (2004), Turk's pixie served as a visual shift away from the ingénue roles she had been associated with.
Identity
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
Travel Destinations Based On Your Favorite Film
What if your next travel destination wasn't just a spot on a map, but a mood? A memory? A scene straight out of your favorite Egyptian movie? Cinema has a way of making us feel things deeply. Love, danger, wanderlust, grief, and sometimes, the best way to relive those emotions is to visit a place that carries the same energy. So if you're feeling stuck between booking a flight and rewatching your comfort movie (again), we've done all the work for you. Here's a travel guide with a cinematic feel. Hepta: The Last Lecture – Dahab – Sinai The film walks us through every stage of love; its joy, weight, and silence, and Dahab carries that same stillness. It's not loud or fast. It gives you space to feel things deeply, without interruption. Like Hepta, it's soft but honest. The kind of place where emotions surface slowly, and nothing needs to be said out loud to be understood. 7arameya Fi Thailand – Bangkok & Phuket, Thailand Let's be honest, no one watched 7arameya Fi Thailand for the plot. We watched it for the laughs, the chaos, and the sheer energy of a fish-out-of-water heist in a country bursting with sensory overload. Bangkok and Phuket still deliver that exact energy. From neon-lit markets to tropical beaches that feel straight out of a postcard, Thailand is where mischief meets magic. El Fil El Azra2 2 – Marrakesh, Morocco This movie isn't just a thriller, it's a slow unraveling of the mind. Morocco mirrors that perfectly. With its maze-like medinas, shadowy alleys, and rich, layered stillness, it feels like a place where nothing is ever just what it seems. Just like the film, Morocco holds beauty and darkness in the same breath. It's where you go to get lost and maybe find parts of yourself you weren't ready to meet. Hob El Banat – Barcelona, Spain Hob El Banat was about more than romance; it was about healing, sisterhood, and finding your way back to yourself. Barcelona captures that perfectly. It's warm without being overwhelming, stylish without trying too hard, and filled with art, music, and long, slow days that feel like personal growth in motion. Think rooftop conversations, golden-hour walks, and the kind of Mediterranean energy that reminds you that life can be soft and meaningful. Whether you're in the mood to feel deeply, dance freely, or just escape, let your favorite Egyptian film guide you. After all, your next destination might just be inspired by a scene you've watched a hundred times. Tell us which of these appeals to you the most.
Identity
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Identity
5 Movies We'd Love to See on the Big Screen Again
Rewatching your favorite Arabic movies never gets old, no matter how many new productions hit the screens each year. Some films hold a special place in our hearts, resonating with us in unique ways and bringing back memories that feel warm and nostalgic. With the recent announcement of Sahar El Layaly being re-screened at Zawya, following the earlier screenings of Banat West El Balad and the all-time favorite Hob El Banat, we couldn't help but start dreaming of more. It's moments like these that spark a wish for a regular theater slot dedicated to re-screening all the iconic 2000s movies (and the timeless hits before them). There's nothing quite like experiencing those beloved films on the big screen again, right? Here's a list of movies we'd love to experience on the big screen again. Which movie would you want to see re-screened? Tell us in the comments! Se3eedy Fel Gam3a El America Malaky Eskendria Rasayel El Bahr
