Pixie haircut for short and medium hair

This type of haircut is chosen by girls who are not afraid of change. Pixie will undoubtedly emphasize all the advantages of appearance. A mischievous rebellious look will give the image torn strands of various lengths (should be no longer than the earlobes).

Pixie will suit representatives of all age categories, from very young girls to their grandmothers.

Who should choose this haircut:

• Females with large facial features, large eyes, or full lips
• Girls with a short-medium forehead
• For those who have no obvious skin problems

Advice for those with a high forehead: it is worth considering as an alternative to pixie for medium hair with elongated strands to visually reduce the oval of the face and emphasize the eyes.

Peculiarities

You can recognize a pixie by the carelessly protruding ends and seemingly sloppy hair that reveals the neck, temples and the back of the beauty's head. This is a hairstyle that is not picky to care for, which, thanks to its unique technique, can simultaneously rejuvenate, visually reduce or smooth your facial features, give them tenderness, femininity and sophistication.

Such a haircut is just a godsend for daring fashionistas who are accustomed to a dynamic and active life full of surprises and adventures.

Since the classic pixie does not accept too voluminous and long hairstyles, makeup artists have developed a version of such a haircut for medium hair. A pixie haircut for medium hair is one of those varieties that are designed to simultaneously both preserve the natural length and texture of the hair, and completely change the appearance of curls.

This haircut option is ideal for still very young pretty girls, as well as respectable women over 40 years old.

Advantages and disadvantages

Pixies, like any modern haircut, have their key pros and cons. Let's figure out the pros first.

Versatility

Thanks to various modern techniques, this type of haircut can be performed on hair of almost any type, length and texture. It can be either straight short hair or slightly curly long hair. With a successful pixie master, any girl can be transformed into a little mischievous fairy or a strict but elegant lady.

Many girls give up most hairstyles because of thin and thin hair, and pixie in this case is ideal. With successful styling and graduation / thinning, this hairstyle will look gorgeous with any type of hair.

Versatility also applies to age restrictions, which, for pixies, do not exist at all. It can be successfully worn by both a young lady and an elderly, but graceful lady.

Simplicity

Pixie is not a haircut that you have to pore over for hours, exhausted trying to attach every curl. Loose and slightly careless texture of the hairstyle will smooth out all minor imperfections.The best option for a pixie would be styling in a professional salon, but with a strong desire, any fashionista can do such a hairstyle.

Harmony with the body

There are not many hairstyles that can hide the imperfections of your face. Due to the peculiarities of the pixie haircut for medium hair, it will easily hide small pimples and wrinkles, rejuvenate your face and give it a mischief. A pixie haircut can accentuate your winning features and smooth out overly strict ones. Medium leg pixie will show everyone your lovely straight neck and nape.

Beauty and fashion

As already mentioned, pixie has been and remains one of the most popular short haircuts. She can constantly be seen at fashion shows and on the pages of glossy magazines. Obviously, pixie will not lose popularity anytime soon, and therefore your experiments with this haircut will not seem bad taste to strangers.

Color uniqueness

Pixie is one of the few female haircuts that are not picky about hair color. It can be either an ordinary natural hair type, or something absolutely extraordinary, bright and impossible. Such a haircut often becomes a palette for bold experiments of modern stylists and makeup artists.

Pixies have few shortcomings, and they relate more to the individual antipathy to the model.

Pixie - even on medium hair, one way or another, short hair. If at the moment after the haircut the hair looks fresh and beautiful, then very soon, without the necessary adjustment, the curls will begin to grow quickly and can ruin the whole image. In general, this is not a minus of the pixie, it applies to all short haircuts.

No matter how versatile a pixie haircut is, there is that oval or face type that it may not suit.

• A striking example is overweight women and girls with too wavy curls or curls. A short haircut will only highlight the excess weight against the background of the whole body, and curls without straightening will be very difficult to fit into the desired shape. We will talk about some of the intricacies of choosing a pixie haircut later.
• Any short haircut focuses on the facial features, and here women of fashion should be extremely careful about their daily makeup in awe. Poorly or hastily painted eyebrows, lips, or eyes can attract too much negative attention.

Pixie haircut options

Pixie is very versatile, different options differ in the length of the strands in the forehead, crown, temples and nape. Everything else depends on the styling, which can be changed depending on the mood.

The classic version looks restrained and suits almost everyone. Pixie with an open forehead is the choice of brave girls. However, this modification is not suitable for everyone.

The most popular models are with bangs to the eyebrow line and below. It can be straight or oblique. Torn bangs will add boldness to the image and make the hairstyle more voluminous.

Classical

In the classic version, the bangs reach the eyebrow line or slightly below (up to the eyes). The temples are cropped short, the ears are open. At the crown and upper part of the nape, the strands are elongated; closer to the neck, they become shorter. A raised, multi-layered haircut gives volume, which is especially important for fine hair.

No bangs

The main feature of this model is the almost cut hair in the forehead area. In this case, the short strands are tucked up. With the help of styling products, they are laid on one side or back.

Often a pixie without bangs is combined with short temples and a shaved head. But an option with elongated strands in these areas is possible. The ultra-short pixie with shaved patterns on the temporal or occipital region looks especially extreme.

With a bang

Pixie with bangs amazes with a variety of options. The ultra-short model often becomes the choice of young and energetic girls.

A hairstyle with long bangs that slightly covers one eye looks feminine. More often women of fashion make a choice in favor of oblique bangs.This is the most versatile and trendy option that allows you to experiment with styling.

Straight bangs look spectacular, which adds austerity to the image. And the torn strands in the forehead make the hairstyle more voluminous and bold.

With a short

The length of the strands does not reach the eyebrow line, they cover 1/3 of the forehead. More often, short bangs are combined with short or shaved temples and nape. Sometimes girls leave elongated temples and crown of the head, but the ears are open.

The bang line is also different: it can be straight, in the form of an arch, oblique.

1. The first option is often combined with short temples, nape and slightly elongated hairs in the crown region.
2. The semicircular bangs look harmonious with the lush crown and the top of the nape.
3. A side bang works for both.

Long

Pixie with long bangs looks feminine and stylish. This is the most popular option and can be stacked in many different ways.

The main feature is the bangs that cover one eye, it is always below the brow line. The strands at the forehead can be of the same length or smoothly transition from short (up to the eyebrows) to longer. The ear on one side can be closed completely, up to the middle, or open.

More often, long bangs are combined with elongated hairs in the crown, upper part of the back of the head and temples. Closer to the neck, the strands are short, and sometimes shaved.

A variant with elongated hairs in the lower part of the occiput is possible. But then the bangs completely cover the ear on one side, and the crown is lush. On the other hand, whiskey can be elongated or short.

With a scythe

This is a practical and stylish pixie modification. It is distinguished by an oblique line of bangs: short strands smoothly turn into long ones. The temples are often elongated, although they are short and even shaved (on one or both sides). The strands on the crown differ in length: shorter than the bangs, the same length, or shortened towards the top of the head. The upper part of the occiput is slightly elongated; closer to the neck, the hairs are shortened.

The length of the oblique bangs is different: up to half of the forehead at the shortest part and below the cheek at the longest.

Torn

With such a bang, the haircut gets extra volume. She looks creative and stylish.

This style of bangs differs from others in that the master forms strands that are distinctive from each other in length and cut angle. It can be straight, oblique, long, short, or asymmetrical. Each option is suitable for a specific face shape and hair texture.

Pixie with torn bangs is combined with elongated, short or shaved temples and nape. The crown is always fluffy, which is a distinctive feature of this haircut.

Straight

With this modification, the pixie strands in the forehead are the same length. Such bangs happen to the eyebrow line and below. It is often combined with ultra-short temples and the lower part of the back of the head. Sometimes the strands in the area of ​​the temples and closer to the neck are elongated.

Often, the hairs at the crown are slightly shorter than the bangs. The version looks original in which the strands in the upper part of the head (along its entire circumference) are of the same length. At the same time, the temples and the lower part of the occiput are shortened.

Pixie bob

This is a graduated haircut that has an elongated shape towards the cuts. Near the face, the strands are elongated; there is volume at the crown and crown. This modification can be combined with straight or equal asymmetrical bangs.

Pixie-caret is suitable for owners of straight, thick hair. If the curls are curly, then the master will have to spend more time on thinning. Strands near the face can reach shoulder level, and on short hair - up to the earlobes.

With shaved temples

In this version, elongated strands at the crown and in front are combined with short hairs on the sides and at the back of the head. Pixie with shaved temples is the choice of extreme fashionistas.

Masters shave one or both temples at once. These can be just ultra-short strands or different patterns: abstraction, flowers, stars, butterflies, etc.Some fashionistas highlight the shaved area with bold coloring.

With this modification of the haircut, the back of the head may remain intact or also be shaved.

With elongated temples

This option is suitable for chubby or plump girls, as it allows you to stretch the contour and cover the extra volume on the cheeks.

A haircut with elongated temples goes well with long oblique bangs. But options with short strands in the forehead are possible.

The length of the temples can reach the cheekbones or fall below the level of the cheeks. In the classic version, the length of the strands on both sides is the same, and in asymmetry, on one side it is shorter and on the other longer.

With a shaved head

Patterns on the back of the head will give the image a special extravagance and extraordinary charm. This ixie version is suitable for short to medium length hair.

The shaved area near the neck can be decorated with an abstract pattern, a drawing in the form of a cobweb, an animal, an inscription, etc. The shaved back of the head can become a continuation of a tattoo on the body. It is often combined with one or two shaved temples.

With the help of different attachments, the master can create different transitions, atypical shapes and lines of the hairstyle. The patterns on the back of the head work well with the asymmetrical pixie options.

Long nape

This ixie modification is suitable for those with thick hair. In this case, do not excessively shorten the curls in the back of the head, otherwise the proportions will be distorted. A multi-layered haircut with an elongated nape that reaches the middle of the neck looks harmonious. But milled strands look better than curls of the same length.

A straight cut is acceptable, but it must go on one side into a short-cropped or shaved temple.

With a high back of the head

The main feature of a haircut is that the hair on the back of the head is cut short or shaved with a machine. But unlike the classic ixie, the strands are shortened not only on the lower part of the back of the head, but also on the top. Elongated curls are left on the crown and front of the head.

The length and shape of the bangs can be any. The strands in the temporal region are often shortened, although they may cover the ears.

With strands

The pixie with elongated strands allows you to make a short haircut and not lose too much in length. This model looks feminine and romantic.

Usually long hairs are left in the bangs. This modification looks especially advantageous with oblique bangs. The length of the strands can be below shoulder level. They blend into shorter hairs above the ear. This option can be combined with shaved temples and / or the back of the head.

Elongated hairs blend beautifully with torn bangs. Long strands can reach eye level and below or lengthen at the sides.

With open ears

In the short version of the pixie, the hair in the temporal region is cut short or shaved, so the ears are bare. The main length is concentrated on the front of the head. On the crown and top of the nape, the hairs are slightly shorter than on the bangs.

This hairstyle can be combined with elongated temples, while the auricles are completely or partially exposed. But this option will suit the owners of beautiful ears.

With closed ears

In the longer versions, the ears are completely covered with strands (on one or both sides). Combines with long braids, medium or short bangs.

Sometimes the hairs on the upper part of the temples cover 1/3 of the ear or leave only the lobe exposed. The option with a shaved head or temple (one or two) is possible. In the latter case, the ear is covered with long strands from the crown.

With a short crown

In this version of the pixie hair, the hair on the top of the head is cut short to create volume. This modification is suitable for short hair.

The short crown is combined with very short-cropped or shaved temples and / or the back of the head. The bangs depend on personal preference: short, to the line of the eyebrows or below, oblique, straight, ragged.

With a lush crown

This modification is suitable for hair of different lengths.Due to the shortened crown of the head, the ixie looks balanced and does not disturb the proportion of the skull.

The strands on the top of the head are cut short so that they rise at the roots. Closer to the lower part of the occiput and temples, the hairs are shortened. Due to this layering, it is possible to obtain additional volume.

This option goes well with a long braid or torn bangs. Although the bangs may be short or absent altogether.

Asymmetry

Pixie is very fond of deconstruction, so you can experiment. Feel free to shave hair at one temple, leaving a long section on the other side. Cut the hair short at the crown of the head, moving the length to the frontal part. Create ragged bangs by dropping a few strands below the rest. Shave off the temples, leaving long bangs and elongated strands at the back of your head.

Cascade

This is also a modification of the stepped haircut. A multi-layered hairstyle makes thick curls manageable, structured, and thin ones - voluminous.

In a cascade, strands of different lengths alternate. The shortest hairs are located at the vertex, and the longest at the lower part of the occiput. This option goes well with torn bangs.

Graded

When creating such a pixie modification, the master uses a layer-by-layer technique: he moves from the lower strands to the upper ones. Usually the lower curls are left the longest, and each new layer is shortened. Finally, the top layer of hair is trimmed, which allows for a light and airy haircut.

Unlike other layered haircuts, it is not noticeable here that the strands are of different lengths. The hairstyle looks discreet and elegant.

Ultrashort

This model highlights facial features: eyes, lips, face shape.

The ultra-short pixie is characterized by short-cropped or shaved temples, the back of the head. The strands on the top of the head are slightly longer. The bangs are usually absent or very short. This haircut resembles a hedgehog model.

Retro

Back in 80s pixie fashion. The strands on the entire head are practically the same length, but in the region of the crown they are slightly longer. The bangs are very short or missing.

From the 18th century came the pixie model that resembles a “pompadour”. This is a hairstyle with short hair on the sides and back of the head and long hair on the crown and front of the head. Hair is styled back.

A great version of the retro ixie from the 70s - the hair is slightly shorter at the front and sides, the elongated strands at the back of the head cover the neck, and the long bangs cover part of the forehead. The hairstyle can be styled back or combed bangs to one side.

The scheme and technique of performing a haircut

Before starting a haircut, you need to slightly moisturize your hair to make it more manageable.

A pixie haircut is performed in the following sequence:

1. It is necessary to separate the hair, while highlighting the temporal, parietal and occipital strands.
2. Then a small part of the hair is separated from the occipital strand horizontally and cut to the required length. They continue to separate the strands and cut until all the hair from the back of the head is the same length.
3. Then they move on to cutting the temporal part of the hair, also separate small strands in the same way and cut them to the required length.
4. The parietal part of the hair remains. At this stage, it is determined what kind of hairstyle will be in front. If long bangs are assumed, then the strands are cut evenly and combed to the side. If the choice stops at short bangs, then after cutting the parietal part of the hair, bangs are formed by shortening.
5. Before finishing the haircut, the ends of the hair must be shaped so that they look thin. You can do this with thinning scissors or regular hair clippers.

This is one of the pixie cutting techniques, but not all hairdressers follow it. Also, the haircut scheme depends on its type. To perform a pixie with a shaved head and temples, you also need to use a trimmer or hair clipper.

With a short nape and a voluminous crown

Pixie with a short nape and a voluminous crown is a short haircut, in which the hair at the nape of the head is shorter than the main length. In this case, the hair on the back of the head can be either shaved or shortened with scissors.

On the crown, on the contrary, the hair remains elongated, which gives the hairstyle volume.

With open ears

For a pixie cut with open ears, the hair above the ears is neatly trimmed or shaved. At the same time, there can be both medium and short hair length on the crown.

A feature of the hairstyle is open ears, while the hair on the crown and back of the head can be longer than on the temples.

Asymmetric whiskey

A pixie haircut with asymmetrical temples is a haircut in which the hair on the temple is longer on one side than on the opposite.

At one temple, the hair is cut short or shaved, and an elongated strand of hair is laid on the other side.

How to stack?

Consider the main options for styling a pixie haircut.

Classic type

Quite long hair on the crown, short on the sides, bangs oblique or elongated, straight. Option for more strict and business women, accustomed to harmony and stability. The classic pixie version is attractive in that it always remains stylish and fashionable, in addition to this - it fits in just 2 minutes.

Asymmetric type

In this case, one of the pixie temples is either completely shaved or shortened, on the second, the length is left and the ends are worked on. This option is good for pixies with medium to short hair. A bold choice for girls with a desire to constantly work on the image. This option looks great with bright and extravagant curl colors.

Open-eared pixie type

In this version, the back of the head and temples are cut short. It is more suitable for pretty ladies with a calm character. The bangs and the length of the hair on the crown are chosen by the fashionista herself, depending on which facial or body features she wants to focus on.

Medium pixie with patterns and designs on the back of the head or temples

Many girls prefer to take everything they can from their hairstyles, including the patterns that experienced hairdressers and makeup artists can create with an ordinary typewriter. This option is more suitable for young and perky ladies and will allow you to fit into a certain image. The length of the hair at the temples and crown may vary.

Ragged Cascading Pixie with Feathers

The option is perfect for square faces - thanks to the friable structure, the pixie will soften rough and straight facial features, remove the accent from a square chin and cheekbones, and highlight your lips and eyes.

Let's take a closer look at the stages of a cascading pixie haircut for medium hair. This version of the pixie is most often found among modern fashionistas, since it does not take much time to style.

List of tools you may need:

• regular hairdressing scissors, as well as thinning scissors;
• a machine (for cutting the back of the head and temples);
• hair clips or invisible hair clips (so as not to interfere);
• a little water in a spray bottle (for unruly hair);
• mirror;
• hair dryer and wax / lipstick / paste for styling and fixing hair.

The haircut steps involve a number of steps.

1. Hair should be clean and slightly damp. All curls, without exception, are combed back.
2. After combing, the hair is divided into two parts with a horizontal parting from ear to ear and fixed with invisible hair or fixing varnish.
3. The haircut starts from the temple area or from the back of the head. From there it will be easier to adjust the length of all the hair.
4. After choosing the desired length, select a separate strand with the help of a vertical parting, along which you will be guided when cutting the rest.
5. Gradually moving towards the back of the head, slightly reduce the length of the hair. The secret of cutting the cascade is precisely in the layering and the gradual decrease in the length of each layer.
6. Select a separate strand right at the crown of the head, from where you will move to the back of the head or temporal lobes. Constantly monitor the length of the control curl in the hair layer so as not to overdo it with the length.
7. At this stage, the length of the bangs is chosen, so you should decide on the type of the latter in advance. If you are planning long bangs, then the strands should be cut evenly, and at the end of the cut, simply comb to the side. If you chose a short bang, then after working with the curls of the entire crown, you should simply select those that go under the bangs and shorten them to the desired length.
8. After completing the hairstyle, the hair is milled for a more natural look and styled with varnishes and wax. Pay attention to the integrity and sharpness of the ends, this moment is one of the key features of a pixie haircut.

Video: Master class women's haircut PIXY from Leonid Romanov

Leonid Romanov

Conclusion

A bold, extravagant, multifaceted pixie haircut will make the image stylish and unique. The main thing is to choose the right haircut for the shape of the face, hair type and character. Think a few times before deciding on a short haircut, because it requires frequent corrections. But if you decide to do this, you will add a touch of insolence, fragility, sexuality and femininity to the image.