Maybe it’s a case of styling ennui or the need for a shake-up after homogeneous developments have held focus all through winter, however the pixie haircut is quick turning into one of the crucial coveted hairstyles for spring.
Jessie Buckley and Gracie Abrams have been just some of the well-known faces proving that concept at this 12 months’s BAFTAs, the place they showcased the facility of embracing a shorter haircut as we transition into the brand new season. Gracie Abrams revived her new gentle pixie including a gentle, sweeping facet parting, whereas Jessie Buckley made a powerful case for an uneven pixie with a contemporary, slicked-back edge.
The entire recent cuts surfacing proper now have one factor in frequent: they undertake the foundations of the traditional gamine reduce (longer sides, shorter on the again), however have a far softer end. “We’re seeing a transfer towards softer, extra adaptable shapes. Longer pixie iterations enable for experimentation with colour, texture and styling with out committing to an ultra-sharp silhouette,” shares Dale Herne, stylist at Hershesons Fitzrovia. “The fantastic thing about the trendy pixie is that it fits a variety of face shapes as a result of it’s much less extreme and extra private,” he provides.
Forward, high London hairstylists break down the trendy pixie haircuts that may outline the hotter months forward, from the gentle “trixie” to delicate fringes and the face-framing “contour reduce.”
1. The Trixie
“This assured and versatile reduce completely balances exact construction with gentle, ethereal texture to focus on the options,” shares Cos Sakkas, Toni & Man’s world artistic director, who says he has already seen an uptick for this haircut in latest months. “It’s a mild, grown-up tackle the long-lasting pixie.”
2. The Contour Pixie Reduce
The “contour pixie” is all about embracing the pure contours of your face. “It is designed to boost the face body and form your options, with cheekbone-focused detailing that flatters from each angle,” provides Sakkas. “The reduce is flexible, and no matter hair texture, it constantly delivers a end with easy motion.”
3. The Fringed Pixie
“Fringed and face-framing components are additionally key this season, whether or not that’s a wispy bang or a softer sweep that retains the reduce feeling wearable,” shares Herne.
A fringed pixie generally is a bolder selection, so analysis is essential. “Perceive which fringe will swimsuit you finest, whether or not you’ve obtained a spherical, oval or sq. form. The perimeter form must be reverse to the face form. In case your face is spherical, select a sq. fringe; a sq. face ought to select a spherical fringe. A large face wants a slender fringe, whereas a slender face wants a wider fringe. Curtain bangs are flattering and swimsuit most face shapes,” provides Sakkas.
4. The Modern Pixie
A straight, smooth pixie is an ideal spring haircut, and as Sakkas notes, is good for hotter temperatures. “It is a bit of softer, and avoids heavy layering as we’re shifting into spring.”
Herne additionally notes that the fantastic thing about this reduce means it may be tucked behind the ear for a elegant end or worn barely undone for a extra relaxed, trendy really feel.
5. The 2000s Pixie
Impressed by Jessie Buckley and Gracie Abrams’ pixie cuts, the 2000s pixie is having a revival. “Their haircuts nod to an early to mid 2000s fashion pixie with a slight commencement and robust facet parting with an A-line angle. They each have very heavy fringes and partings with minimal texture,” shares Hasan Sahin, stylist at Larry King Marylebone.
“This reduce is outlined by managed size and delicate asymmetry, which supplies it a red-carpet polish,” provides Herne. It is versatile too. “Holding barely extra weight via the entrance permits the hair to be styled smooth or tucked behind the ear, making a softer, extra glamorous hairline. This fashion fits individuals who need the boldness of a brief reduce however nonetheless need styling flexibility.”
6. The Wispy Pixie
“The wispy pixie is all about enhancing pure motion. Air-drying is essential, so use a light-weight texture spray (such because the Hershesons Air Dry Spray) to assist outline separation with out making the hair really feel heavy. Alternatively, use a sock diffuser attachment to encourage pure bend and softness, holding the end relaxed and trendy,”shares Herne.
styling cream right here can also be important. “I take advantage of the Larry King Social Life cream at any time when I fashion a pixie reduce. You mainly need one thing that’s going to present your pixie some togetherness however does not make it really feel cheesy or like you’ve gotten numerous product in there. Then in case you actually need to go for a lived-in messy look, use a powerful texture spray. Basically, with wispy pixies, you should not attempt to hold them too clear, however lived-in, undone and texturized,”agrees Sahin.
The right way to Refresh Your Hair for Spring
The repercussions of peak-winter—cue the central heating and colder climate—can manifest otherwise for everybody, relying in your hair sort, however break up ends and dryness are normally a common problem as we transition into a brand new season.
“Begin the brand new season by trimming away these break up ends, ideally each eight to 10 weeks, to do away with heavy, useless ends,” shares Sakkas. He provides: “For immediate luminosity, finish your wash with a chilly rinse, which may help to advertise shine by closing down the cuticle of the hair.”
And if you’re considering of a bolder pixie reduce? “Begin by saving inspiration photographs and exhibiting them to your stylist so the reduce could be tailor-made to your hairline, texture and way of life,” shares Herne. “Talk whether or not you need one thing extra polished or extra lived-in, as the trendy pixie works finest when it’s designed to really feel easy quite than overly structured.”
Sahin additionally provides that if in case you have by no means experimented with this reduce earlier than, you possibly can go for a center floor between a bob and a pixie. “Work your approach into it. Discover somebody who actually understands your face form and options. But additionally, somebody that understands your way of life and character. A real pixie aligns extra along with your persona than your face form,” he shares.