Bixie Cut: See It on Your Photo
A bob-pixie hybrid: textured and short at the back, with longer pieces around the face. Works well for heart, oval and diamond faces.
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Face shapes it suits
- Heart
- Oval
- Diamond
Think of the bixie as a pixie that refused to commit. The nape and back are cut short and tapered like a crop, but the sides and fringe keep bob-like length, usually landing between the ears and the cheekbones. Piecey, choppy layers keep the whole thing light, so it moves rather than sitting as a solid shape.
It is also a handy bridge: people growing out a pixie often pass through a bixie on purpose,.
The combination of a soft fringe and length at the sides balances a wider forehead, so heart faces are a natural match. Diamond faces benefit from the same fringe, and oval shapes can play with the lengths freely. Straight and wavy hair show the texture best, while very coarse hair may need extra texturizing to avoid puffiness. Rough-dry with a little texture spray and twist a few front pieces with your fingers. A tidy-up every five to seven weeks keeps the back crisp.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the difference between a bixie and a pixie?
- A bixie leaves noticeably more length around the ears, cheeks and fringe, closer to a very short bob. A pixie is cropped shorter all over.
- Is a bixie cut good for growing out a pixie?
- Yes, it is often used as an in-between stage. Your stylist can shape the growing lengths into a bixie so the grow-out looks deliberate.
- How do I ask my stylist for a bixie?
- Ask for a short, textured back with longer, piecey layers around the face, roughly ear to cheekbone length, plus a soft fringe if you want one. A reference photo helps.