11 Pixie Cuts

Short cuts are in trend for 2024! Clients are looking for low maintenance looks that are easy to maintain and effortless, so what a better option to try than a pixie? Reminiscent of fairies, sprites and forest elves, this style is fun and whimsical and a great option for people on the go! Appropriate for hair of any type, pixie cuts can be customized to suit your client's needs. Read on for pixie cut inspo and a tutorial for a unique take on this short cut! 

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How-To: 

Philadelphia hair artist and Beauty Launchpad 30 Under 30 winner for 2023 Mari Reed (@messy_tresses) created a pixie bob that's perfectly imperfect! 

"This style was inspired by 1920s silent film stars like Nell Kelly and Marie Prevost," shares Reed. "A hundred years ago, the short efficient cuts of bobs and pixies were all the rage, and now here we are again needing the same kind of efficiency and low maintenance without sacrificing style. Baby bobs and pixies are the perfect accessory that require minimal effort regardless of texture." 

1. Have an in depth consultation with guest establishing desired length and part.
2. Create a small triangle section from where the head starts to round to the high recession on both right and left sides.
3. Take a ¼ inch section in the middle of the triangle, and pull to a 45 degree angle. Using the flat edge of a straight razor, carve the shortest length of the bangs.
4. Part the triangle in the middle. Using the shortest length as your guide, cut short to long following the shape of the triangle on either side.
5. Take a small part from the high recession to the front of the ear. Here, we are creating the pretty little bits that shape the face. Take ½ inch sections and carve short to long. Repeat on the other side.
6. Create a horseshoe parting from the top of the head to the top of the ears. Starting with one side (I usually start with the left) direct the hair forward and pull perpendicular. Carve with the razor short to long. Repeat this until the occipital bone. When pulling the hair forward, allow what doesn’t reach to fall out of the section.
7. Last bit of layering! This is really what makes the cut pop. Create a large triangle section from the top of the head to the occipital bone. Pull the section straight up 90 degrees from the head, and cut short to long, moving toward the back of the head.
8. Comb hair straight and have the guest tilt their chin down to establish the perimeter. Take a small diagonal forward section from the occipital bone on both sides. Cut at 0 degrees angling slightly forward as you move toward the front of the head.
9. Drop the rest of the hair down, and cut using the previous section as a guide, again angling slightly forward as you move toward the front of the head. Time to style!
10. Place a quarter size amount of Hairstory’s Hair Balm in your hands and emulsify. Gently press onto the ends, and scrunch toward the root encourage the natural texture.
11. With the leftover product in your hands, mold the bangs by following its natural pattern but placing them where you want them to sit.
12. Diffuse on low-medium heat, shaping with your hands as the hair dries.
13. Spray with Hairstory Undressed to loosen the curls and add volume.