Bixie

A bold, layered haircut that merges the length of a short bob with the cropped, layered structure of a pixie cut. Made famous in the 90s by stars like Winona Ryder and Meg Ryan, this style features longer layers near the chin and shorter, voluminous pieces at the crown and hairline. As celebrity stylist Sunnie Brook notes, it’s versatile enough to tuck behind the ear while offering a modern spin on the curtain fringe trend, providing volume and shape without the commitment of a full bob.

Instructions

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   Start with clean, towel-dried hair. Mist a volumizing spray at the roots, especially in the crown area where you want lift.

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   Using your fingers or a vented brush, begin blow-drying the hair, aiming the airflow in various directions to build volume at the roots.

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   When drying the longer side layers, use the small round brush to direct them away from the face, or simply let them fall naturally.

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   Once hair is about 90% dry, warm a pea-sized amount of texturizing product between your hands. Apply it to the ends of the layers and the short pieces around the neck to define the cut.

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   Gently lift and scrunch the top layers and the fringe with the product to enhance the piecey, choppy nature of the Bixie cut.

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   The longer front sections can be worn forward as a curtain fringe or tucked neatly behind the ear for a sleeker profile.

Styling Tips

• The Bixie is most flattering when the hair has plenty of movement; avoid heavy gels that weigh it down.

• To refresh the cut on day two, apply a small amount of root lift powder to the crown and rub it in aggressively for instant volume.

• Ask your stylist for heavy layers and point cutting to achieve the necessary texture and definition of the hybrid style.