Pixie cuts have been on the rise ever since Anne Hathaway rocked her buzzed cut in Les Miserables. Pixies have redefined what haut-couture means, and with celebs on every corner opting to buzz off their locks to get a fresh, new look, the general population is easily following suite.
Are you considering doing the same? But wait before you do because there are a few things to know before getting a pixie cut. Here’s our brief guide on the pixie cut do’s and don’ts!
Pixie Cut Do’s
Before you break the “girl = long hair” mold and go for a boyish pixie cut, there are a few things you should definitely do.
● Do your research
Research away! Knowing exactly what you like will bring you one step closer to owning a pixie cut. There are undoubtedly a hundred ways to wear a pixie depending on your style, so make sure to know what you want before ever stepping foot into a salon.
● Do know your hair in and out
How can you choose a pixie cut if you don’t know what looks good with what face, hair style and texture? Knowing whether you have fine strands or coarse strands actually will help you choose the right pixie cut for you. Having thick or thin hair will determine not only the cut you’ll have, but also how much time you’ll spend styling and the maintenance required for polished upkeep.
● Do embrace your lifestyle and budget
Getting a pixie cut can be intimidating. You have one chance to get it right and you hope it’s the first time. Therefore, embracing your lifestyle AND your budget means knowing what you need and how much you can fork over for it. A perfectly tailored pixie won’t come cheap, so make sure to carefully select a stylist in your budget range that won’t completely botch your hair.
Pixie Cut Don’ts
Just like with the do’s, there are a few don’ts when it comes to getting a pixie cut.
● Don’t assume
You should never assume what will look good on you and what won’t. This can be extremely difficult because we are our worst critics at times. Just because you have a long or round face doesn’t mean a pixie cut won’t look great on you, so make sure to sell yourself positively when deciding whether or not to get a pixie cut.
● Don’t trust anyone
This might be a tad dramatic, but don’t completely trust the advice of your friends and family. Most likely, someone will speak up and say “Oh no, that’ll look terrible on you.” Even if they don’t, getting a pixie cut is something that should arise from your wants and your style, not anyone else’s. It can be hard to visualize what the end result will actually be like unless you just go for it. So you might as well trust the words of an expert, your stylist, and even more so, trust your instinct!
● Don’t make hasty decisions
Are hasty decisions ever beneficial? While at times they can be necessary, you don’t want to make one when it comes to your hair. Even though people say it grows hair, do you really want to take the risk of going weeks without your locks? Before you give it your all and dive into getting a pixie cut, make sure you are 100% confident that you indeed want one. Once the stylist starts to chop away, there’s no turning back. So what will it be, all or nothing?
Make sure to consider both the do’s and don’ts of getting a pixie cut before you jump on the bandwagon and follow the celebrity pixie cut hair trend. This brief guide will help you stay focused on why you wanted to get a pixie cut in the first place and know if that hairstyle is right for you.
