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Read full bio Editorial guidelinesModern short pixie cuts are never cut evenly. Shaved sections can border on extra long pieces while being topped with mid-length spikes. Add a trendy blonde shade and dark roots and you get this charming undercut pixie you can hardly resist, and why should you?
A pixie cut is a short women’s haircut you typically see on fashionably gamine women. If you are a tomboy at heart or just want to shake things up a bit and don’t mind a crop, definitely go for a pixie haircut! This hairstyle gives your stylist the most assets for tailoring the shape to your unique features, makes thick hair lightweight and amplifies volume in thin hair. Plus, it gives you an added edge for a statement look! Here are all the tips and inspirational images you need for a perfect choice.
Finding a picture of a haircut you kinda dig, can be the foundation for getting your vision across to a stylist. Keeping the top and sides longer than a traditional pixie can add volume, and change the shape accordingly. These small changes make this pixie linger near the borderline of turning into a Dorothy Hamill wedge; a testament to why it will always be a classic cut.
When in doubt, go with the highlights-and-layers pairing; it works for short haircuts just as well as with longer ones. Bonus: when you grow out this pixie, its original asymmetrical cut will remain interesting and edgy, as your hair is getting longer.
The hairstyle you think of when you hear ‘short hair’, is the classic and timeless pixie cut. Sticking to the classic cut, you may at the same time go for a trendy hair color, such as this gorgeous silver blonde.
Normally, there is no such thing as any style being age specific, but a disconnected haircut could be too extreme for the working professional. Modern pixie cut hairstyles may seem too mainstream for someone requiring only a bit of sass, so if it’s the case, allow your stylist to add some “neat” texture throughout. Using a little pomade to emphasize the texture will do the trick in adding that missing spunk, and also a bit of shine.
A long shaggy pixie cut is the perfect transition if you do decide to start the process of growing out your hair. Having more long hair in front will now give you more color options to play and experiment with.
A longer tapered pixie cut provides enough length to play with texture and color. Try a pixie with long disconnected layers, a soft nape line and piece-y bangs. If you have fine yet dense straight hair, it will look awesome in easy tousled styles with a dab of root-lifting product and a quick blowdry.
The number one reason to be smitten about the pixie cut is its brilliance in versatility. Knowing you can quickly grow out color with shorter hair, means making more confident color choices, and possibly experimenting with the symmetry of your cut.
What makes this cute pixie stand out is the combo of wispy layers and precise cuts, basically two contradictory things. Ash blonde layers soften the straight cut nape and angled pieces in front of the ears creating a sophisticated style in a short length that looks 100% feminine.
Disconnecting a long, razor-cut top section from a significantly shorter undercut is anything but classic. Texture and movement in a haircut make it more enjoyable to style different ways, and help us discover new styling techniques and products we’ve never needed or used on longer hair.
Longer and shorter pieces, deeper and paler hues are fused into a funky haircut that still doesn’t go overboard. The faded pink-violet roots provide a perfect background for the swoopy ashy layers. They appear super dimensional and full of air.
As previously mentioned, finely chopped locks will look great on blonde hair, because it’s light enough to bring out every razor-sharp cut of every strand. This platinum version perfectly illustrates the point and also enriches it with the styling choice so daring you’d be hard-pressed not to notice it.
When women choose to embrace their gray tresses and decide to go au naturel, a sassy, ash blonde pixie would be right to the point. The two-tone color with a subtle difference in hues helps to integrate gray, so that it looks fashionable and appealing.
A tapered pixie is a less extreme pixie version compared to a bolder, disconnected, undercut pixie. A taper gives a softer touch to your conventional short cut.
A long pixie is certainly all the rage. With bangs, of course. And certainly in a trendy color. This shiny silver is a worthy alternative to the ever popular platinum blonde. Be sure to complete silver hair with bright lips. Simply flawless.
A grown-out, shaggy pixie cut with bangs looks especially hot on jet-black hair, while a wet look adds texture, making the hair appear even more interesting. For the wet look, make sure you use the right gel. Glossing spray is optional, but highly recommendable!
When you view images like these, you realize that undercut pixies are absolutely the hottest options among short women’s haircuts. A nape and sides undercut topped with choppy layers give you a cool badass look. If you can pull it, you should definitely try. No excuses.
Half pixie, half undercut bob, the pictured style can be a leader of the trendy edgy haircuts group. Asymmetry is what always makes your hairstyle way more interesting. So does a dimensional two-tone color. And tousled texture.
If you are confused in trying to decide whether you want a softer style opposed to a rough, edgier look, do both! An undercut is the current trend in bringing out your inner bad girl, while still maintaining the lady-like side of you.
If you decide on a voluminous pixie with stacked layers in the back, you’ll have to include a shaved nape. A square nape looks blocky and masculine, that’s why it’s recommended to fade the nape in women’s short cuts. Another great solution is a V-cut nape. It adds up to the edginess of your shaggy pixie and works as an unexpected detail drawing attention to your graceful neck line and shoulders.
The phenomenal haircut AND wicked color make this red pixie cut daring, yet manageable for everyday wear. Keeping the color fresh and vibrant is less complicated on shorter do’s. Applying a color mousse or toning shampoo is much simpler and less demanding on short hair than it is on longer tresses. This simple maintenance step will assist in maintaining the dynamics of your color.
Uneven choppy layers that twist and turn on a whim cover the back undercut partially creating a cool asymmetrical half-shaved cut. Play up your pixie with a popular platinum blonde shade. If you boast porcelain skin, you can make the hair shade almost icy.
This boyish tapered pixie cut is upgraded with long girly bangs and enhanced with a sun-kissed color. Blowdry those bangs with a round brush to achieve the swoopy effect that never goes out of style.
This incredibly feminine pixie is achieved through soft layers paired with side-swept bangs. What is more, it’s a great choice for women with thin hair who are looking for a low-maintenance option.
If you’re gonna go short, you should go red while you’re at it! A bright crimson hair hue is the perfect way to brighten up your pixie cut. Make sure to invest in a color-enhancing hair mask that protects your color and keeps your color-treated strands from getting dry and brittle.
Not all cropped styles pull a tomboy out of you. Some pixies are very feminine. Here’s a beautiful example. Length, layers and color come together to build up a short yet voluminous ‘do you’ll love to wear with jeans or dresses.
Modern choppy pixie cuts are all about blends… Blends of lengths, textures and hues result in swoon-worthy hairstyles you can’t pass unnoticed in the street. This lavender pixie-bob is one of those.
A choppy pixie cut and an unusual hair color are a match made in heaven, don’t you think so? This strawberry blonde, super voluminous pixie cut is your way to go if you prefer to express your bright personality with your hair.
Long pixie cuts for straight hair always resort to layering to avoid a boring flat look. Opt for chunky layers and dress them up with balayage to bring the impact from the texture to maximum. Style tousled and try a side part; those tricks work particularly well for fine hair that begs for added body.
An interesting effect of a reverse ombre is achieved if your leave your natural dark hair color at the nape and highlight the top part of your hair. It takes some smart blending of colors and expertly cut layers to succeed with the perfect gradient. The side and back view of this style are simply flawless!
Ash blonde hair with light cool-toned skin is an evident solution, but this picture proves that ashy hues can be pulled very well by darker complexions as well. There’s something magnetizing about an African-American lady with cool blonde hair, but the cut itself also counts. Short haircuts with plenty of crescent layers are very flattering on black women. By the way, did you know they pair great with hoop earrings?
This cute pixie features a neat brown undercut underneath long, razored, bleached layers. The contrast of light and dark, long and short, neat and shaggy once again results in a wow short hairstyle we are tempted to try.
The pixie with long choppy layers is the most feminine of short haircuts. You can scrunch those pieces with mousse or curl them with a flat iron getting different looks for different moods.
Buzzed pixie cuts aren’t your only option. If you would like to still have some length, there are ideas for you. Her layers are long enough to be styled straight or curly. The latter option is brilliant for making your mane appear thicker and flirtier, too!
It takes some skills to cut fine hair so that it doesn’t look limp. Lots of thin layers are a way to go. A balayage with very light, fine pieces that pop plus chunkier warm toned strands that fill in the gaps and serve as a backdrop for highlights is a brilliant idea if your want to bring more interest and visual volume to your thin hair.
Pixies that build up maximum volume around the crown are very flattering. And when balanced with extra long bangs, they add to the overall cool girl impression. High or low contrast balayage highlights won’t hurt either. As a result, you get a style that turns heads. In a good way.
The extra long wispy blonde layers are beautifully set off by the nape undercut and dark roots. This style has depth and boosts volume of fine hair. Long bangs sweeping across the forehead accentuate the eyes and ooze nonchalant summery vibes. Why not take with you into the cooler months?
Layers on layers on layers give off an impression of enhanced texture where the extra long pieces and shorter strands are smartly blended for a feminine yet edgy style in a short length. Haircuts like this are perfect for ladies on the go who want a comfortable cut that’s also chic and on-trend.
There’s no wonder a tapered pixie cut has won the love of women who prefer looking youthful no matter their age. Pixie cuts go a long way toward making your hair look neat and healthy, while blonde highlights brighten up the face.
Dishwater blondes often complain about boring hair. Cheer things up with an edgy haircut and melted ash blonde balayage. A nape undercut is optional but it makes the style sharper, chicer and absolutely present-day.
There’s an assumption that short brunette hairstyles look too androgynous, so if you go for a crop, it’s better to pair it with a lighter hue. This pixie hair style shows that looking feminine with a short cut while you keep your natural dark hair is a breeze as long as you soften the style with feathery layers and subtle highlights.
Even extra short hair doesn’t appear boyish when it features a height on the top achieved with tiered layers. Add this parted on the side cut to your inspirational gallery if you have a round or square face, as it has an elongating effect flattering for those face shapes.
The right haircut enhances your best facial features and follows the lines of your face. If you have a lovely face shape and want a long pixie, consider layered pixie cuts cropped at the same angle as the angle of your jawline.
One cute styling idea for a layered tapered pixie is a messy ‘do with haphazard at first sight, yet in reality strategically shuffled, layers. The partial balayage where highlights graze only the bangs is a popular pick for short cuts, because it’s commitment-free but does the job of catching the eye perfectly.
Check this edgy short cut that confidently follows the trend on mixes. Today we mix everything – textures, colors, lengths – and achieve unexpected contrasts. This pixie-bob is not much in your face. But it does stick to the idea and looks fresh.
Modern short pixie cuts are never cut evenly. Shaved sections can border on extra long pieces while being topped with mid-length spikes. Add a trendy blonde shade and dark roots and you get this charming undercut pixie you can hardly resist, and why should you?
Soft in texture, soft in color, this beautiful style seems to be designed in heaven and it’s meant for delicate fine strands. Side part and blow out with a round brush. Backcomb the crown and be ready to be exposed to admiring glances.
There’s room for curly pixies in every short hair gallery. Growing out your pixie hairuts can be frustrating but with the help of styling tricks (curls, braids, scrunched styles) and regular trims to refresh the shape, you’ll enjoy your pixie bob and painlessly transition to lob.
A pixie bob in a rich hue with dimensional highlights is a great transitional style if you are growing out your short cut. Though this long sunset inspired pixie is so chic that you may want to wear it for a longer period of time and keep the length at the nape for a while.
This very short spiky cut with a gradual reduction of length down the back and sides stands out thanks to its cropped V-cut layers and a high contrast dye job. Style the slightly longer top messy to bring some dynamics into your style.
A blurred bottom hair line and choppy ash blue layers make for a very unique short edgy cut for women. It’s so nice to have hair off your neck. Literally. As long as you can pull off an extra short cut, this idea is fresh and interesting.
A bonus to waking up with a messy pixie cut, is that messy hair is in! For the few who always seem to be rushing out the door every morning, a messy pixie is the ideal hairdo. Grabbing a dab of hair paste or pomade and running it through your hair takes less than 30 seconds, and takes your ‘just-rolled-out of-bed’ look to the next level.
Worried that your wispy locks can’t accommodate a bold short hairstyle? Quit your worries and try this wonderfully layered look for thin hair. The finely chopped layers will add both structure and volume to your look, while the thin highlights will bring out your expression at all times.
This elaborately textured shaggy pixie is all about volume and cuteness! The cut seamlessly merges with brow-grazing choppy bangs, which, by the way, can effectively solve the problem of long or round faces by covering the forehead.
While it’s a well-known fact that short hair looks fuller and more voluminous, a combed-forward short layered haircut is number one in creating volume and movement. A word of advice: for your pixie to look hot at all times, make sure you keep it naturally messy.
Short haircuts look absolutely stunning when coupled with light blonde shades. A platinum blonde shaggy pixie seems to never go out of style. In addition, it’s fairly versatile: you can wear brow-skimming straight bangs or go for a longer version and sweep them to the side.
Although a short pixie cut is a statement itself, a couple of vivid highlights will make it look even more eye-catching. When choosing the shade of highlights to juice up your brunette pixie, make sure you go for a hue that matches your skin tone.
Finding a product to highlight your edgy pixie cut just the way you like may be tricky. It might be a good idea to get small samples of different pomades, pastes, or gels to see which works best for you. There are matte or shine-finish products with different degrees of holding power. Choosing a few favorite styling products for the looks you wear often would be wise.
For a chic, lady-like look, consider a longer version of the pixie cut, like this elegant stacked pixie. A deep side parting works wonders adding mind-blowing volume to a classic layered pixie cut.
This gorgeous blonde pixie draws all attention thanks to its unusual shape. If you want your strands to be always in place, don’t forget about a proper styling product to help you. All eyes on you guaranteed!
One of the biggest advantages of a shaggy pixie cut is its suitability for any age and any hair type. For fine hair it’s a true windfall. Your hairstylist may suggest using a razor on the tips of your hair to build layers around the crown. This will create a shag effect that is super chic and fun!
A feathered pixie cut is your best bet if you wish to add a vibe of lightness and femininity to your look. Long bangs make this blonde pixie appear more dramatic and elegant. For your hair to look flawless wherever you go, don’t forget to ask your hair guru for a styling class.
Busy lifestyles call for low-maintenance haircuts. If you’ve decided to cut your tresses short, make sure your brand-new look won’t give you trouble making you spend more time styling than you can afford. For more volume, ask your stylist to part your hair a bit away from the center.
This stunning spiky pixie definitely deserves your attention. Asymmetry makes it look quite interesting, while dark roots add even more contrast, helping emphasize facial features. If you’re looking for something unusual and don’t mind opening your forehead, steal this idea!
Pixies can be incredibly versatile. For instance, a rebellious choppy pixie cut can turn into a romantic hairstyle if you use smaller amounts of styling products and prefer your fingertips over combs and brushes.
A choppy pixie cut with a V-cut nape is a popular choice with women who choose to embrace their graying tresses. Fair enough, since a pixie allows you to always look stylish regardless of your age.
A voluminous layered pixie is a nice choice if it’s a sharp transition from longer tresses to short hair. This amazing pixie has it all: messy layers on top creating a stunning volume, choppy layered bangs beautifully integrating with the rest of the hair, and an amazing pixie color solution perfectly flattering the girl’s skin tone.
A classic pixie looks great on all hair types, from stick-straight to naturally curly hair, and can flatter any face shape with the help of some professional tricks. To make your pixie stand out, turn to a colorist to identify a hue that can best match your complexion and eye color.
If you’re looking for a wash & go pixie idea for thick hair, look no further — this soft choppy pixie might be your way to go. Elaborate layering will reduce the burden of thick tresses, resulting in a light, voluminous mane.
Gray hair almost always means fine hair, and it’s important to find a haircut that can solve both challenges at once. Choppy pixies come to save the day. They help gray strands look well-groomed and provide the volume fine hair needs so much.
Layered pixie cuts are loved for their power to tame even extra thick hair. A bit of your favorite styling product plus blow drying usually suffice to keep your pixie in place, even if your naturally thick tresses were originally challenging to manage.
When it comes to pixie cuts, a lot depends on your stylist’s scissors. If you want to go messy, shaggy, spiky, cute, and short, make sure you choose the right haircut for your type of hair and face. Add a dashing color and a bit of styling product, and you’ll be all set—both for wild nights on the town, as well as for efficient days at work.
A pixie cut is a short women’s haircut you typically see on fashionably gamine women. If you are a tomboy at heart or just want to shake things up a bit and don’t mind a crop, definitely go for a pixie haircut!
This hairstyle gives your stylist the most assets for tailoring the shape to your unique features, makes thick hair lightweight and amplifies volume in thin hair. Plus, it gives you an added edge for a statement look! Here are all the tips and inspirational images you need for a perfect choice.
Pixie is a short hairstyle that is cut close to the head on the sides and back and slightly longer on top and features textured, feathered or choppy layers. The length of a pixie can vary from half an inch to three inches, which allows to create a flattering cut for different hair types and face shapes, making it a versatile option for many women.
One of the key features of the pixie cut is its ability to highlight facial features, drawing attention to the eyes and cheekbones. This haircut is often seen as an edgy and playful option for younger women and a chic and low-maintenance choice for older ladies.
This haircut is often chosen for its low-maintenance nature, as it requires less styling and drying time compared to longer hairstyles. However, mind that short haircuts require more frequent trims to look nice and maintain the shape.
Tailoring a pixie cut to different face shapes involves understanding each face’s unique characteristics. For round faces, adding height at the crown and keeping the sides short can elongate the face. For square faces, softer layers and side-swept bangs can help soften angular features, while heart-shaped faces benefit from longer, wispy bangs to balance a wider forehead and narrow chin.
A short pixie with wispy side bangs is perfect for round faces as it adds height on top and elongates the face. The short length at the back and sides contrasts with a slightly longer top, creating a balanced silhouette. This style brings a sophisticated edge to the overall look.
Bangs help break up the roundness of the face, adding a nice face framing. Side-swept, curtain, choppy, and wispy bangs are particularly effective types of bangs for round faces, as they elongate the face and soften the overall appearance.
An asymmetrical pixie adds sharp angles and a modern twist, which can counterbalance the softness of round faces. The uneven lengths draw attention and add a dynamic edge, making the face appear longer and more defined.
The combination of a pixie cut with the length of a short bob creates a harmonious and flattering bixie, blending the best elements of both cuts to enhance the face shape. This style softens the angular features of square faces.
The shaggy pixie features wispy layers and bangs, which can soften the strong jawline of square faces. This style offers a relaxed and effortless vibe, making the face appear more delicate.
Side bangs help balance elongated facial features, creating a more proportionate look and drawing attention to the eyes. Style it by using a blow dryer with a nozzle attachment and directing the hair to the side and backward to create volume and definition.
Oval faces can pull off almost any style, and a long pixie cut highlights their balanced proportions. This cut offers versatility in styling, allowing for both sleek and tousled looks that complement the face shape perfectly.
The classic pixie cut is timeless and suits oval faces perfectly. Its simplicity and elegance enhance the natural symmetry of this face shape, providing a polished and sophisticated appearance.
An undercut adds an edgy element to the pixie cut and may be a real find for women with very thick hair. The contrast between the short undercut and longer top creates a striking look that emphasizes the oval faces’ natural symmetry.
Long bangs help balance the wider forehead and narrower chin of heart-shaped and diamond faces. They add softness and focus attention on the eyes, creating a harmonious and balanced appearance.
This cut emphasizes the cheekbones and adds structure to the face. The sharp angles create a modern and sophisticated appearance, enhancing the natural contours of the face shape.
Pixie cuts can be adapted to suit various hair textures, ensuring a flattering and manageable style. For fine hair, adding layers and using volumizing products can create the illusion of thicker locks. Curly hair benefits from longer layers to prevent excessive bulk and maintain natural texture. For coarse or thick hair, texturizing shears can reduce volume and add movement, making the cut easier to style. Here are more tips for each texture.
For those with thick hair, a layered pixie cut helps reduce bulk and adds movement. Texturizing the hair creates a lighter, more manageable style. Opting for a pixie cut with a slightly longer top can also help balance the volume and provide a more polished look.
A pixie cut with longer textured layers on top can give the illusion of thicker hair. Avoiding excessive thinning helps maintain some fullness. Adding some strategic highlights or shadow roots can also create depth and dimension, making thin hair appear more voluminous too.
Soft layers enhance the naturally wavy hair texture and add a playful, tousled look. This style works particularly well with a slightly longer pixie cut, allowing the waves to create a beautiful, flowing shape.
Curly pixie cuts can be both chic and practical. Keeping the curls defined and adding some layers can prevent the bulky and puffy appearance. This cut works well with a slightly longer top, allowing the curls to frame the face beautifully.
Pixie cuts continue to be a popular choice in 2024, with various styles making waves in the fashion world. Here are some of the top trends that are making a mark.
This cut combines the edgy elements of a wolf cut with the short length of a pixie. It features choppy layers and a wild, untamed look. The wolf pixie is perfect for those who want to make a bold statement and embrace their inner rockstar.
Side-swept long bangs are excellent for creating an asymmetric angled pixie look. This style works best if you want to create the illusion of a longer neck.
The undercut pixie remains a favorite among women who seek a bold and modern appearance. It creates a striking contrast and infuses the cut with personality, making it a top choice for trendsetters.
A long pixie cut is perfect for those who want the ease of short hair with some length to play with. This cut is a great option for straight fine hair that may fall flat in the root area under the weight of longer hair.
Bixie is one of the most popular short hairstyles this season. It offers an effortless leaved-in vibe women seek nowadays. Try styling it with a diffuser to bring out your natural texture.
Layers add dimension and texture, making the layered pixie cut a popular choice for 2024. It works well with both thick and thin hair, creating a dynamic and lively appearance.
A short hairstyle like a pixie cut can add volume and lift, giving a youthful appearance. When choosing a flattering option, opt for a style that enhances natural features and offers easy maintenance. Avoiding overly dramatic cuts ensures a timeless and elegant look. Still, if you have transitioned to naturally gray hair, stylists recommend pairing it with more edgy variants of the cut.
Be sure to account for your current hair texture, which tends to change as we age. One of the goals thus may be to make thinning hair look fuller or rape the benefits of hair that’s getting coarser. Be sure to discuss these changes and your goals with your stylist.
With the right techniques and products, styling a pixie cut can be quick and fun. Here are some tips to keep your pixie looking fabulous:
Embrace the boldness of a pixie cut and enjoy the freedom and confidence it brings! From the sophisticated elegance of a classic pixie to the modern flair of an undercut or wolf pixie, this haircut provides endless opportunities for self-expression and individuality.
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