An almost elven flawless appearance, perfect cheekbones, a clear oval face - all this can be emphasized by a “Pixie” haircut. One name speaks for itself - this is the English word pixie - fairy, elf. This fabulous hairstyle fits perfectly on both short and medium hair. It also suits almost all representatives of the fair half. But the main secret is its versatility. Just a couple of hand movements and you turn from a modest puritan into an uninhibited social diva, fresh off the podium and not burdened with unnecessary complexes. A haircut alone can do such wonders!
A little history
This is the only case when the history of one hairstyle can be traced through outstanding personalities of different eras.
So, the beginning of the “pixie” era was laid by Audrey Hepburn. It was in 1953, thanks to the film “Roman Holiday,” that millions of men around the world realized that a girl with short hair can be damn sexy.
Literally 2 years later - in 1955, the American film star Shirley MacLaine captivates audiences with an even shorter pixie haircut. For a long time she will believe that it was her fashionably cut hair that brought her the most coveted award of all time - an Oscar.
In 1958, actress Jean Seberg repeated her success, playing the main female role in the Anglo-American film “Hello, Sadness.” After this, every second self-respecting fashionista dreams of an ultra-short hairstyle. And talk about the fact that the braid is decorative seems old-fashioned and unprogressive.
In the 60s of the last century, the national love for pixie haircuts gained new popularity. Then varieties of this haircut appear. Depending on the length, direction of thinking and courage of the bearer of fashionable beauty.
Twiggy offered a new version of the pixie haircut
It was then that two French actresses Mylène Demongeau and Michelle Mercier got a new haircut, shocking the audience. No one expected such courage from anyone, but from them!
Further, the pixie haircut did not need famous heads, but itself made its wearers famous. This happened to an unknown hairdresser's assistant, Leslie Hornby. Now we know her under the name Twiggy. Once, having cut her hair like a boy for an advertisement for short haircuts, the next morning she woke up famous. And a day later, all the world’s magazines wanted her on their covers.
Pixie hairstyle variations
Short hair on the back of the head and on the temporal part in combination with elongated strands on the top is the main feature and feature of the pixie haircut . The ends of the hair become a little torn; they do not have smooth and strict lines. But just like with different hairstyles, there is no single ultimate example. There are several options for how you can get your hair cut within this format.
Short pixie
The hair on the back of the head is shortened to three to four centimeters in length. The layer of hair on the sides is not removed, but slightly shortened. The top tier of hair is placed on top of these strands. This is done to make the hairstyle more voluminous. Typically, such a haircut is not styled smoothly, but slightly tousled - this way the image turns out to be more romantic and eccentric in a good way.
Pixie with short temples
In this option, the ears remain completely open. Up to a centimeter of hair length remains at the temples, and the crown and back of the head remain voluminous. This option looks strict, but at the same time stylish and elegant. girls who have excessively protruding ears to abandon this option - this way you will expose your shortcomings and focus on them, so it is better to choose another type of this haircut for yourself.
Open back option
Often the length at the back of the head and at the temples is made approximately the same - a few millimeters. At the top of the head, a haircut is made in several tiers in order to add pomp to the hairstyle. For such cases, bangs are chosen elongated or beveled. With this hairstyle, the look turns out to be very bold and a little hooligan.
Pixie with asymmetrical temples
For this hairstyle, choose different lengths of hair at the temples. Such asymmetry can hide some facial imperfections, if any. Thanks to its asymmetry, this option softens facial features, so it can be recommended to girls with a sharp chin or pronounced cheekbones - this makes the face more feminine and sweeter.
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Pixie for medium length hair
Girls with longer locks can also rock a pixie cut. One of the varieties of such hairstyles is the pixie bob. This haircut looks good on both straight and slightly wavy hair. The temples can be left long, and the bravest girls can even shave them off. You can also shave the back of your head - in this case, the main length of the curls will go into bangs.
Our days
Today there are several varieties of popular hairstyles. But first things first.
It is impossible to name all the celebrities involved in this haircut in one article. Let's list just a few star names:
- Mia Farrow;
- Elizabeth Taylor;
- Natalie Portman;
- Keira Knightley;
- Carey Mulligan;
- Emma Watson;
- Rihanna;
- Beyonce;
- Ann Hataway;
- Halle Berry;
- Sharon Stone;
- Charlize Theron;
- Victoria Beckham;
- Miley Cyrus and others.
This hairstyle is preferred by many Hollywood celebrities.
Natalie Portman also prefers this haircut
These girls once decided to change their lives and started with their hair. And, perhaps, the haircut itself can positively influence the fate of its owners.
Benefits of a pixie
- The haircut is easy to care for, even for the lazy person.
- Relevant for active ladies who do not sit still, but spend all their time on the move.
- Lots of styling options, for every day or holidays; You can be different even with short hair.
- Visually adds volume to even the thinnest and thinnest hair,
- Suitable for any hair type,
- Saves shampoos, conditioners and any cosmetic items, no need for hairpins and elastic bands,
- The MOST important thing is that it makes you look younger! A competent pixie can make its owner look 10-15 years younger,
- Emphasizes the beauty of the face, neck and cheekbones, gives emphasis to the eyes,
- It’s refreshing in summer, and in winter it doesn’t hurt to wear a warm hat. does not cause such inconvenience as a long hairstyle.
Disadvantages of a pixie cut
- suitable only for the brave;
- you will have to say goodbye to beautiful hairpins and braids;
- requires periodic adjustments;
- Not suitable for all face types.
Pixie haircut front and back view
Pixie - for short hair
Classics of the genre! Modern fashion designers believe that every woman should have a touch of boyishness in her. Therefore, 2018 returns us to the era of pixies with renewed vigor. Now – even bolder, shorter, brighter and more extravagant.
Lovers of classics who do not accept new tuning can safely cut their hair like old Audrey. And they will still be in trend.
The main thing to remember is the formula: hair dryer + foam OR “iron” + gel. And under no circumstances should you confuse them. Although there is also a third - nothing! Simply tousle your hair with your hands while it is still wet and repeat the process as it dries. Thus, you can make styling super-economical.
Bold, unusual, surprising and surprising, combed back, super stylish, cute, quirky and sure to attract attention. Pixie hairstyles, despite the contradictions and short hair, will make you the epitome of femininity and sophistication.
Pixie - for medium hair
This is an alternative that modern stylists offer to those who are afraid to go straight into the deep end. A pixie for medium hair can be either a kind of experiment before a short haircut, or an independent fashionable hairstyle.
To be stylish and at the same time avoid extremes on your head, the hairdresser will most likely offer you THIS.
One big advantage of cutting hair of medium length is the visual increase in the volume of the entire hair as a whole. Only a multi-layered haircut can do this. And you don’t have to cut your beautiful locks short.
The 90s pixie style is short temples and the back of the head and long, curled rest of the hair. Add massive earrings and rings here and you are the star of 2018!
What does squeaking do for medium hair? Sophistication and well-groomed. Originality and innovation. Lightness and airiness. The ability to change and still remain yourself.
How to perfect a trendy pixie haircut
Over time, a professional stylist with extensive experience can offer his clients how to improve a haircut in an interesting and extraordinary way, as well as make the boundaries between its variations conditional. This applies to any haircut for short hair, including pixie.
The option of a pixie haircut with ultra-short hair is not suitable for every girl, while a pixie-bob with its multi-layered technique and with differently elongated bangs can be chosen by almost any fashionista.
A very unexpected and interesting solution to the usual pixie with short strands - shaved one temple, shaved patterns or an ultra-short hedgehog.
Stylists emphasize that perfecting a short pixie haircut is easy to do by changing the shape and length of the bangs. For example, for a discreet, mysterious and romantic image, the best choice would be triangular-shaped bangs, even and smooth.
Oblique and elongated pixie bangs will emphasize the spontaneity and courage of the girl’s character. And disheveled and asymmetrical bangs will tell about the brightness and activity of its owner.
Pixie - with bangs
Bangs are not only an opportunity to hide imperfections. It has long become an integral part of the most stylish hairstyles.
You can also use bangs with a pixie cut. What does this give?
- femininity,
- dynamism,
- variability,
- brightness,
- volume,
- romance.
ATTENTION! A pixie haircut with bangs is suitable for highlighting and coloring. And, in general, such a hairstyle cannot be limited by any boundaries. And unusualness will become only an advantage in her.
Short bangs here are the height of sophistication and tenderness. Because:
- Adds softness.
- Refreshing.
- Makes the face more visible.
- Makes you look younger.
- Places accents correctly.
It is important to remember that a pixie with short bangs is best suited for girls and women with a round face shape.
You can also shave one side of your head. Or symmetrically - both. And side-swept bangs will add a naughty touch to a woman’s look.
Types of haircuts
There are many variations to the pixie cut that many people are not aware of. Depending on the desired shape, the volume of hair can be collected at the top of the head or supplemented with elongated strands that hide the roundness of the face.
Classic version
In the classic version, the haircut involves maximum hair removal from the neck, equally long strands on the crown and face, and shortened temples, framed with or without bangs.
The possibilities for choosing bangs and styling are different: with oblique, elongated, short, combed back and to the side, torn layers, smooth transitions, etc. The appropriate option is selected based on personal preferences and facial characteristics of the hostess.
Asymmetrical shapes
A haircut with asymmetrical sides is always a challenge and a new understanding of classic shapes. In the case of a pixie, an asymmetrical haircut helps to compensate for defects in the owner’s face, if any, and to divert attention from flaws, switching it to an unusual hairstyle. For pixies with asymmetrical temples, the temporal lobe is cut as short as possible on one side of the head, and a voluminous pixie with layers is created on the other.
Volumetric crown
Pixie accentuates such parts of the face as cheekbones, nose, chin, therefore, if you need to hide and visually bring the face shape closer to an oval, a variation is made with the main volume of hair collected on the top of the head and falling strands on the face.
For those with a round face shape, this option will help smooth out its contours and make it appear thinner.
Options for medium hair
If you want to keep the main length and keep it short, you can choose a pixie cut for medium hair. This haircut is recommended for naturally thin hair to increase volume. To maintain its shape, styling with mousse or other styling products is required.
Curly curls
It is advisable not to cut hair with airy volume short, but to give asymmetrical strands so that they look slightly tousled, but not unkempt. A well-groomed look and easy styling are the means to maintain a beautiful hairstyle for natural curls.
Cascading haircut
The cascade pixie variation is a multi-layered haircut with a clear highlight of the strands along the entire length. It can be chosen by girls with long or medium hair who want to wear short hair.
Pixie bob
Bob is all about maintaining volume at the top of the head. He is especially loved by women over 45. And, having seen, for example, the stylish and independent Halle Berry, one cannot dare to name her age.
Blonde or brunette, plump or thin, with thick or thin hair - any beauty can be transformed by a pixie-bob. You just need to make up your mind and trust a specialist - a stylist.
Pixie styling
There are exactly as many of them as you can think of! It all depends on the occasion and your imagination. Of course, for everyday style you need to choose something quieter. But at the holiday you can have fun.
For 2018, stylists offer a slightly sloppy, but terribly romantic tousled look. Or, conversely, a mysterious, slightly sleek, strict styling.
And to help the creators of elven beauty they recommend:
- styling products;
- hair dryer, any power;
- rounded brush (for volume);
- or “iron” (for perfect evenness).
At the same time, the brush should have natural, hard bristles. It’s better to spend money on an expensive one once than to change it every month. It's the same story with the iron. Since you will have to use it often, it is better to choose a good one right away.
The main products for styling a pixie are:
- foam - for airiness and splendor;
- and gel - for smoothness and strict everyday life.
Instead of withdrawal!
A wild rocker, a Hollywood beauty, an intelligent holder of the most expensive shares of a cool company, or an elegant princess or the lead singer of a popular singing group. A pixie haircut can highlight any look and make its owner the most beautiful of all the beautiful fairies. It’s not for nothing that the word “pixie” means what it means!
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Laying options
There are more options for pixie hairstyles than you might think, given the styling of models that accentuate facial features. Styling styles commonly used by hairdressers:
- careless - the pixie is styled with mousse, fixing the fingers at the roots of the hair;
- with a side comb - long bangs are dried with a hair dryer and combed to the side;
- with a comb back - if the owner of a haircut wants to open her forehead, an informal style is suitable, which will add volume;
- with curls - it is unlikely that you will be able to abuse this styling due to the frequent thermal effects of the curling iron, but sometimes any girl can afford to curl asymmetrical curls;
- Hollywood style is large waves smoothed with gel or wax, or a Hollywood wave starting at the bangs;
- smoothed - a classic pixie without volume at the roots, styled with gel or varnish; in the absence of styling products, to create it, you can wet your hair and comb it smoothly;
- accessories - the hairstyle can be shaped with hairpins, bobby pins, headbands, and long bangs can be braided into a braid, creating a more romantic look.
