Slicked Back Pixie

Worn brushed straight back off the forehead, the top kept flat and glossy so the hairline and cheekbones stay fully exposed.

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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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Nothing is left forward, so the forehead, hairline and cheekbone line are all on show. The top needs roughly four inches to reach the crown once combed back, and it is held there with gel, wet look cream or a firm pomade rather than cut into place. Fine hair sits flatter and shinier; heavier hair lifts a little at the crown and reads fuller. Regrowth at the nape shows first.

Suitsoval, round face shapes. With nothing left at the sides and the length pushed back over the crown, the widest point of the head moves off the cheek, but the hairline and jaw are fully on show.
Hair typefine, medium density, straight, wavy. The hair has to be willing to lie down, so straight and loosely wavy textures behave best, while coarse or curly hair fights the flat surface unless it is heavily loaded with product.
UpkeepCut every five to six weeks to keep the sides tight, and expect to wet and comb it back with product every single morning.
Ask forAsk for about four inches through the top so it reaches the crown when combed back, with the sides tapered tight so nothing pushes out above the ear.

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Questions about Slicked Back Pixie

Who does the Slicked Back Pixie suit?

It works best on oval, round face shapes. With nothing left at the sides and the length pushed back over the crown, the widest point of the head moves off the cheek, but the hairline and jaw are fully on show.

Does the Slicked Back Pixie work on my hair type?

Best on fine, medium density, straight, wavy hair. The hair has to be willing to lie down, so straight and loosely wavy textures behave best, while coarse or curly hair fights the flat surface unless it is heavily loaded with product.

How much upkeep does a Slicked Back Pixie need?

Cut every five to six weeks to keep the sides tight, and expect to wet and comb it back with product every single morning.

What do I ask my stylist for?

Ask for about four inches through the top so it reaches the crown when combed back, with the sides tapered tight so nothing pushes out above the ear.

Can I try the Slicked Back Pixie on my own photo first?

Yes. HairGlam puts the Slicked Back 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.