By virtue of the fact that the cut is very short, it's really easy to maintain and keep styled. Why put your hair up in a ponytail every day when you can have a fun, youthful look with minimal effort and time? The look also shines in warm weather climates - I'm sure at some point you've seen pictures of "island girls" wearing their hair in this manner. Again, because this is a short hairstyle, it can help you keep cool in warm climates. Another great reason to get a pixie is to emulate your favorite celebrities. From Halle Berry to Victoria Beckham to Sharon Stone, this is a hairstyle that is becoming more and more prevalent on the red carpet. And the good news is that you can wear this style with a variety of facial shapes. For example, it used to be thought that you need to have delicate, angular features to pull off this look, but those with round faces are coming to appreciate this hairstyle too.
How to Create a Pixie Cut
Creating a pixie cut is really not that difficult, but if it's your first attempt I strongly suggest that you have it done at your local salon. For more experienced and/or daring women, here are the basic instructions to pull this look off. You want to begin by washing your hair, and then towel drying it so it's only damp. Keep in mind that your hair will shorten a bit when dried, so don't cut too much off too fast. You can always wet your hair back down and take off some more; but you can never put it back! The first step to creating pixie hair is to start at the front center of your head and cut downward on an angle around the perimeter. Be sure to angle the cut so it falls below the top part of the ear. To create the layers that this hairstyle is so famous for, simply cut at the hair vertically in the back and on the side (it's easiest to begin at the back and work your way forward). When you're doing the top of your head, you will create longer cuts from the area where the skull curves forward, known as the parietal ridge. Continue to make layers all over your head until the desired length and look is achieved. If you really want to add texture to your pixie cut, use notching or thinning shears. Comb out half inch sections and then cut forward with your shears so some pieces get snipped while others don't. This removes bulky areas and softens up the look.
How to Create a Pixie Cut
Creating a pixie cut is really not that difficult, but if it's your first attempt I strongly suggest that you have it done at your local salon. For more experienced and/or daring women, here are the basic instructions to pull this look off. You want to begin by washing your hair, and then towel drying it so it's only damp. Keep in mind that your hair will shorten a bit when dried, so don't cut too much off too fast. You can always wet your hair back down and take off some more; but you can never put it back! The first step to creating pixie hair is to start at the front center of your head and cut downward on an angle around the perimeter. Be sure to angle the cut so it falls below the top part of the ear. To create the layers that this hairstyle is so famous for, simply cut at the hair vertically in the back and on the side (it's easiest to begin at the back and work your way forward). When you're doing the top of your head, you will create longer cuts from the area where the skull curves forward, known as the parietal ridge. Continue to make layers all over your head until the desired length and look is achieved. If you really want to add texture to your pixie cut, use notching or thinning shears. Comb out half inch sections and then cut forward with your shears so some pieces get snipped while others don't. This removes bulky areas and softens up the look.
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