What Is a Bixie Cut? Everything You Need to Know
Learn what a bixie cut is, who looks best in it, and how to know if it fits your face before you visit the salon.
What Is a Bixie Cut?
A bixie cut is a mix of two popular hairstyles: the bob and the pixie. It takes the best parts from both styles.
A pixie cut is very short. A bob is longer, usually ending near your chin. The bixie sits right in the middle. It gives you the fun, short layers of a pixie with the softer length of a bob. It is great if you want short hair without going all the way down to a super short crop.
Why People Love the Bixie
Cutting your hair short can feel scary. The bixie cut is a safe first step into short hair. It is not too long, and it is not too short.
Here are a few reasons people choose the bixie:
Easy to style: You can just add a little cream, mess it up with your fingers, and go. Soft on the face: The longer pieces around your ears and neck frame your face softly. Great for growing out hair: If you already have a pixie and want longer hair, the bixie is the perfect middle stage. Adds volume: The short layers on top help thin or flat hair look thicker.
Who Looks Good in a Bixie?
The bixie works on almost anyone, but it looks extra good on certain face shapes. If you have an oval, heart, or square face, the soft pieces around the jaw look great on you. If you have a round face, you can ask for more height on top to make your face look a bit longer.
It also works with many hair types. If you have straight hair, it gives you texture and bounce. If you have wavy or curly hair, the layers let your natural curls pop without getting too puffy.
How to Ask Your Stylist
Do not just say the word "bixie" when you sit in the chair. Stylists may picture different lengths.
Tell them you want a short bob with lots of pixie layers. Point to where you want the back to end, like the middle of your neck. Tell them if you want bangs or pieces tucked behind your ears. Bringing a picture is always the best way to show what you mean.
Upkeep and Daily Care
A bixie needs a trim every six to eight weeks to keep its shape. If you wait too long, the back can grow out faster than the top.
For daily styling, you only need a few minutes. Wash your hair, blow dry it with your fingers, and use a tiny dab of styling paste to separate the layers.
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