Pixies

Classic Pixie

A short crop with the sides tapered close to the head and enough length left on top to comb forward.

BeforeClassic Pixie

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This render comes from the same edit instruction HairGlam uses for this look, applied to a studio portrait. In the app the style lands on your own photo instead.

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Weight sits on top, where there is enough length to comb forward or push to one side, while the sides and nape are graduated tight to the head with scissor over comb. The perimeter around the ear is cut close so nothing flicks out. Two or three inches of growth and the taper softens into a shaggier crop, which is the point at which it stops holding its outline.

Suitsoval, round face shapes. A graduated taper carries the widest point of the head up above the cheekbone, and the length left on top can be combed forward or up to hand a round outline some vertical line.
Hair typefine, medium density, straight, wavy. Fine hair carries it well because the graduation does the work rather than the density, though very thick hair has to be debulked from the inside or the top mushrooms.
UpkeepA trim every four to five weeks keeps the taper clean, and daily styling is a smear of cream through the top with fingers.
Ask forAsk for a scissor over comb taper from the occipital bone down, with the top left long enough to reach the eyebrow when combed forward.

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Questions about Classic Pixie

Who does the Classic Pixie suit?

It works best on oval, round face shapes. A graduated taper carries the widest point of the head up above the cheekbone, and the length left on top can be combed forward or up to hand a round outline some vertical line.

Does the Classic Pixie work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, straight, wavy hair. Fine hair carries it well because the graduation does the work rather than the density, though very thick hair has to be debulked from the inside or the top mushrooms.

How much upkeep does a Classic Pixie need?

A trim every four to five weeks keeps the taper clean, and daily styling is a smear of cream through the top with fingers.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for a scissor over comb taper from the occipital bone down, with the top left long enough to reach the eyebrow when combed forward.

Can I try the Classic Pixie on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Classic Pixie on a photo of your own face in a few seconds, so you can judge it against your face shape and hairline before you book. It is free to download on iPhone and iPad with 12 free looks: 4 haircuts, 4 hair colors and 4 makeup looks, and some looks can also be tried free in your browser at hairglam.app/try.