When hair stylists begin listing the short haircuts that they feel are classics — the ones that can revitalize your hair and give you a more youthful appearance — pixies are always at the top of the list. A pixie haircut is defined by its very short length, with shorter sides and a short back, and more length on top. A pixie can be styled so that it’s chic and sophisticated, but you can also add a bit of product to your bangs or the top of hair and make it look funkier — it’s truly a versatile cut that can be customized to suit your face shape, features, and personal style.
If you’re curious about getting a pixie cut or have one already and aren’t sure how to keep it looking its best, these three ways to revamp your pixie can take years off your face, according to stylists.
Tapered Sides
Think of the sides of your hair as you would arrows that can point to features you want to highlight — like pretty eyebrows, your cheekbones, or a strong jawline. If your pixie consists of sides that are long and overgrown, you aren’t capitalizing on an opportunity to use the haircut to your advantage.
As your stylist to taper the sides of your pixie so that certain points of the cut are directed toward your face, which draws attention to your favorite facial features. Keeping it shorter on the sides also gives more shape to the style and put the emphasis on longer strands at your crown.
Texturize The Ends of Your Hair
Longer layers at the crown of your pixie that fall flat and limp aren’t always adding to your hairstyle and could make you look older. Push the refresh button on your pixie by grabbing a texturizing product and applying it throughout your hair to create volume, waves, or even spikes. This bit of texture can instantly change up your hairstyle and make your hair look thicker and healthier, too.
Volumize With a Blow Dryer
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One reason many cut their hair super short is to benefit from a lower maintenance haircut that requires less upkeep. But don’t make the mistake of confusing “less” maintenance with “no” maintenance. Your pixie can benefit from styling with a blow dryer and a root-lifting volumizer product to add more “oomph” and life to the top and make thin or fine hair look so much thicker. It’s equally important to cut your hair more often that you might if it were longer — this helps maintain the pixie’s unique shape.
A pixie haircut is often the perfect choice for mature hair that may be thinning. Removing length helps it appear more voluminous and healthier. All pixies aren’t created equal, though. Speak to your stylist about ways your pixie can be personalized to suit your hair type and texture. Whether you opt for longer bangs, a more allover cropped style, or a spiky look that brings out your carefree personality, the pixie is a modern-day classic with tons of styling possibilities.
