Description
The Pixie haircut has gone from the height of fashion to a hair trend that makes an excellent substitute for a haircut. This stunning look is perfect for your everyday office wear or an event you can't miss that requires a bit more flair. Whether you love it on the catwalks but are not sure about wearing it yourself or on your wedding day but could never go short enough, this is the style for you if you want to try something new and exciting! This stunning 'do is cut short through the sides and back with one side styled behind the ear, leaving the opposite side out showing off the textured finger waves that sweep across the forehead. Ideal for fine hair types, this 'do is a great way to jazz up a short cut and add some Twenties flair.
This vintage Pixie would look great on different hair types, making it easy to jazz up a short haircut. This flirty look is ideal for the upcoming fall and winter seasons and perfect for the cold winter weather. Wavy hair has a style statement for being difficult to style. This hairstyle is very suitable for most faces shape. It looks best on a round face and an oval face. With this hairstyle, you can have a classy touch with your makeup. But if you have a strong personality and want to show that "I am the queen" in your look, then a Vintage Pixie is a must-try hairstyle.
In the '20s, though, it was referred to as a sexy look that labelled you as sophisticated and modern. This hairstyle needs product for shine and hold and may require extra styling time to achieve these waves on straight and wavy hair. The chic platinum blonde color will need regular color refreshers to keep it looking bright and vibrant. The main reason for this is the platinum blonde and white tones. These tones fade with time and sun exposure, so you need to keep your hair looking bright by seeing a stylist every six months.
Hairstyle Type
Category: Formal
Length: Short
Elasticity: Straight
Haircut Technique
Type: Scissor Cut
Suitability
Gender: Women
Face Shape: oval,oblong,diamond,triangular
Hair Density: Medium
Hair Texture: Fine
Age: Under 21, 21 - 30, 31 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 60, and Over 60
Height: Any
Weight: Thin/Average/Large
Forehead Height: Long
Glasses: Yes
Styling
Time: 20 minutes
Products: mousse, gel, hair spray
Tools: blow dry, curling iron
Styling Steps
Apply styling mousse to damp hair, using your palm as a measuring guide, and evenly distribute it along the hair shaft. Styling mousse will add hold and can help achieve better results.
Using the corner of your comb and standing in front of a mirror find the middle of your left eye and then drag the comb straight up slowly until you reach your hairline and then continue back in a straight manner to achieve an even left part. A side part is great for longer face shapes because it creates the illusion of width.
When blow-drying your bangs to the side, section your hair up and clip your hair back to leave only your bangs out. Remember to make sure that your bangs are damp to make blow-drying more effective. Next, take your brush and place it underneath the hair and then blow-dry starting from the roots, adding tension to the hair as you go. Slowly pull your section down to the ends and continue until dry.
To blow-dry the crown/top sections, take a section of hair no bigger than the diameter of the brush and blow-dry the hair placing the brush under the section of hair. With your blow-dryer in front of the brush, follow the brush in an upwards direction at the roots and an outwards position at the ends for volume and softness. Continue until the section is dry.
To blow-dry under, start at the nape/back and place your brush under the section of hair close to the nape. With the dryer held up over the hair, pull the brush from the roots and continue to the mid length's, keeping the blow-dryer following over the top. Once you reach the ends, curve them under. Repeat this step until the section is completely dry.
To blow-dry the sides, take out a small section of hair from the front and clip the rest of the hair away. Next, place the brush under the section and then pull the brush and hair forward around your face (this curving motion creates body). Place the hair-dryer on top of the brush until you reach the ends and then turn the ends under. Repeat until dry.
A triple barrel curling iron is used to apply a defined wave throughout the hair.
Starting above your ear and working your way up to your part, take a small to medium section of hair and clamp it between the barrels of your curling iron. Hold the hair for 5 to 10 seconds and then release.
Apply gel to your fingertips then gently rake through your bangs, sweeping the hair to the right as you go.
Apply a small amount of gel to your fingertips, then place it at the roots above your ear and drag it through as you pull your hair behind your ear.
Apply some some gel to your fingertips and then pull through the ends of your hair in a downward motion to achieve a sculptured look.
To finish, apply a minimal amount of hairspray from an arms length distance to the top, sides and back. Take care not to use too much or you will end up with a white, flaky residue which looks like dandruff.