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There’s something about a pixie cut. It’s one of the most versatile haircuts you can get because of all the variations. So many different ways to cut it, wear it, and style it.
It looks good on people of all ages, and it is quite an expressive haircut because you can really show your style with it.
You can make it cute, edgy, and sophisticated. It can be more on the funky side or more office-ready. It can even be both.
What face shape is best for a pixie cut?
So, if you were wondering who can pull off a pixie cut, you can! A pixie cut goes with any face shape because you can tailor the cut to what looks good around your face.
You can play with different lengths, layers, and colors. You can leave some hair long enough to style in different ways or you can go super short and low-maintenance.
You can try face framing wisps or asymmetrical cuts. Make sure you have a good hairstylist and come up with something cute together.
How do you know which pixie cut is right for you?
There are a few different styles of pixie cuts that you can get.
Messy Pixie Cut
This one is so low maintenance since messy is the point of the look. It is cut in such a way that it looks best when tousled.
To help keep the style in place you can use a hair pomade like this one. Pomade has amazing staying power and it’s much easier to keep the strands where you want them than with gel or hairspray.
The Long Pixie Cut
You can wear this style by leaving some hair longer in the front or on one or both sides that can be styled in different ways, giving you the option of creating many different looks.
The Bixie Cut
This is a cross between a pixie cut and a bob. It looks like a super short bob with a touch of pixie flair.
What is the easiest pixie cut to maintain? The messy pixie cut wins this because all you need to do is mess it up. It can’t get much easier than that.
The cut should fall in such a way that it just can’t look bad no matter what you do to it.
How often should a pixie be cut?
A pixie cut will last anywhere from 3-6 weeks. It depends on how fast your hair grows and the style of the cut.
If you have one of those super short pixie cuts, you will notice the growth much quicker and will have to have it cut more often.
But if you keep it on the longer side, you can get away with a longer time period between cuts.
The look of the pixie cut will change as it grows out, for better or for worse. At that point you decide if you like it or if it needs to be cut back into shape.
In some cases you may like how it falls as it grows in for awhile before you feel like cutting it again.
Do pixie cuts make you look older or younger?
Some people worry that a pixie cut will age them. That can be the case if it isn’t done properly, but with the right hairstylist, a pixie cut can make you look younger.
Your hairstylist should be able to give you a pixie cut that enhances your best features.
If you’ve been going to them for awhile, they will already be familiar with how you like to wear your hair, which should help.
If you haven’t, make sure you see pictures of their work before you let them work on you.
It also helps to find a picture of the pixie cut you want and take it to the hair salon.
Your hairstylist will advise you on whether it would work for you or not, and how it can be changed to suit your face perfectly.
And if you’re into coloring your hair, you can throw in some trendy highlights which will also make you look younger.
The highlights will grow out fast since the hair is so short, so if you hate it, it won’t be long before it’s all grown out. Or you could just dye it if you want.
How to grow out a pixie cut?
If you try it and it just isn’t your thing, there are things you can do to make the growing out process easier.
Most importantly is making regular haircut appointments so it can be cut into shape as it grows.
Let your hairstylist know your end goal so she can start cutting your hair in a way that will eventually achieve the new look you want.
You could also buy some cute hair accessories like headbands and clips. You’ll be able to keep it out of your face so it won’t annoy you as your hair grows.
To speed things up if you have no patience, you can also get extensions. You can either get full extensions throughout your entire head or a few clip-on pieces to frame your face.
For added fun, get them in a different color than what your hair is.
So what do you think? Are you ready? Would you do it?
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