Think Before You Chop
Before you think about taking scissors to your hair, there are a few things to consider. What kind of hair do you have? Thick, fine, wavy, or straight? That will determine what kind of cut you need.
The Closely Cropped Pixie
There’s something so sexy about a woman with a super closely cropped pixie cut. Extra straight hair gets a boost of extra depth and dimension with really cropped tresses. To avoid looking like Peter Pan, make sure you have strategically placed layers around the crown of the head.
The Layered Look
It’s possible to do some great layers even with short hair, and the result is playful and sophisticated. This cut is perfect for women with flimsy locks, all the swoopy layers coming in from the back makes it look full and lively — just what the doctor ordered. For extra thick hair, thinning will ensure you don’t look like you’re wearing a helmet.
The Longer Pixie
Longer pixie cuts allow wavy hair the freedom to curl, and extra wisps of curl around the ears and neck give a flirtatious and youthful look. Use a little styling pomade to separate and showcase each individual curl — no one wants you to hide your curly tresses under a bushel.
The Face Framing Pixie
A pixie is the salvation of thin haired girls everywhere. But beware of the dreaded mom cut with this face framing pixie, it can go seriously wrong in inexperienced hands. What you need are short textured layers to add the illusion of volume. Styling this takes a little bit of time every morning so get set up with the right tools before you leave the salon.
The Silver Pixie
Jamie Lee Curtis has made gorgeously mature women everywhere think about cutting it all off. There’s nothing more adorable on a silver head of hair than a cropped pixie cut. It makes the wearer look sleek, sophisticated, and chic regardless of age, and spiky layers on top only add to the style factor.
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