A long pixie cut is a short-length cut where the hair is longer than a traditional pixie cut. Long pixies are usually shorter in the back and sides, while longer on top with long bangs. It’s the best haircut for women who want a low-maintenance, short hairstyle that isn’t too short.
Minnesota-based stylist Torrie Rinehart likes this type of short cut can help women with fine or thin hair. “If you’re frustrated by your hair’s lack of volume or by its limp texture, shorter cuts like a long pixie are ideal. It works only if you can commit to using products,” she states.
What’s great about long pixies is the opportunities to change things up. Play with colors and add some details like a fringe or an undercut. “You can always grow your hair back if you think it wasn’t right for you,” Rinehart assures.
Short, sculpted haircuts tend to seem like your tresses grow a lot faster. Especially on thicker hair, you may feel like it starts to poof out as it grows. Rinehart suggests “getting weight consistently removed from your hair. Go to the salon every 6-10 weeks to keep its shape.”
Tips on How to Choose a Long Pixie Haircut and Hairstyle
Here are the most important things you shoulder consider when choosing a long pixie cut.
- Maintenance: If you want to keep your hair short, it will require more salon visits and styling to time.
- Styling and Products: Buy some texturizing paste, wax, or spray for a modern messy pixie crop.
- Face Shape:
- Round Faces: Keep the bangs longer and angled and the hair straight to make your face appear narrower.
- Square Faces: Consider a long shaggy pixie to balance out a strong jawline.
- Long Faces: Choose a side-parted look with a wavy texture to shorten your face a bit.
- Oval Faces: You can pretty much wear any cut you see here!
- Heart Faces: You can also choose any cut that catches your eye!
- Hair Type:
- Thick Hair: Will require more texture to thin and shape the cut to take weight out.
- Thin and Fine Hair: Ask your stylist to cut more layers for your hair to appear thicker.
- Curly Hair: As with most cuts for curly hair, it will require more maintenance and products to keep your curls healthy and the shape of your cut. I suggest seeing a DevaCut specialist.
- Wavy Hair: Don’t expect a polished look unless you flat iron. Embrace your natural waves. Apply product, brush, diffuse and comb or use fingers to style.
Having a consultation with a professional is advantageous in any event. Your stylist may have envisioned a haircut that you hadn’t considered. They know what suits your hair type, face shape, lifestyle, and product regime the best.
Before you schedule your next haircut, check out these popular photos of long pixie cut ideas and save your favorite ones!
Stunning Pixie with Long Bangs
I love asymmetrical long pixie haircuts. This trend is a perfect way to have an edgy, short cut without sacrificing all of your lengths.
If you want to go short without looking too masculine, this is a great option. There is so much versatility with this cut. You can wear this sleek and polished, full of texture and tousled, or have side-swept bangs.
This is a relatively low-maintenance long pixie hair cut without necessarily having to “look” low-maintenance.
Bixie Hairstyle
You’ll want to try a trendy bixie hairstyle for its shaggy bob shape. Half bob and half pixie, this style is beautiful and lightens up heavy hair. To achieve this long pixie cut, your stylist will need to point cut into the added layers to create a beautiful textured shape. Be aware women with curly or super thick hair will have to work harder to finish this style. Smoothing cream, a large round brush, and a flat iron can help.
Pixie with a Long Fringe for Straight Hair
Consider a pixie with a long fringe for straight hair to boost volume and accentuate the eyes. A long pixie haircut is achievable by cutting the hair in the back to nape length while leaving it longer toward the front. Your stylist can customize this elongated pixie to flatter each unique face shape.
Choppy Silver Pixie for Women Over 60
A choppy silver pixie for women over 60 is a go-to option for naturally fine hair. A longer pixie cut compliments any hair texture, especially when creating a style that lifts the face. Ask for some point cutting in the refinement stage of the haircut service to guarantee low-effort styling.
The Feathered Long Pixie Bob
The feathered long pixie bob has been a classic staple option among women who want to keep their options open and free. Ask for a long pixie haircut with shorter, disconnected sides to achieve the pixie hairstyle desired. Blow it out, straighten it flat, have all the fun you want!
The Low-Maintenance Pixie
The low-maintenance long pixie is perfect for busy women. This long pixie hairstyle is cut in a customized fashion with a triangular shape, so the hair flows from a shorter back to a longer front, swaying toward the eyes. Great for women with any hair type who desire a trendy, easy-to-style cut.
Layered Pixie Bob for Naturally Wavy Hair
Try a layered pixie bob for naturally wavy hair. A long wavy pixie is a favorite among women with a hair texture that is tamable with a bit of styling cream and some finesse. This medium-length pixie cut] is a hair styling dream!
Red Long Pixie with Bangs
A red, long pixie with bangs may be what you’re looking for if you want to add some spice to your tresses. The rich red hue makes this full pixie cut look as fierce as fire. This long cropped hair cut is versatile and easy to style. Try using a dry texture spray to show off the texture!
Balayage Pixie for Women Over 60
Try a balayage long pixie for women over 60 if you want a low-maintenance hue but want to showcase those added textures. It is a perfect way to add depth and dimension to a length pixie hairstyle. This color can be flattering to any skin complexion!
Blowout for Long Pixie
A blowout for long pixie cuts has endless possibilities. A pixie cut is usually shorter on the sides and longer on top. Mid-length pixies usually do better with choppy layers, extra texture, and more volume.
Long Pixie with Swoopy Layers
A long pixie hairstyle with swoopy layers is perfect for women who want a comfortable cut that is also chic. A great option for those who want to highlight the cheekbones and eyes, leaving the face more exposed.
Feathered Pixie Bob for Women Over 50
Try the feathered pixie bob for women over 50 if you want a modern and easy-to-maintain haircut. This long crop is ideal to cut it every 2 months to keep it short and with a polished finish.
Long Undercut Pixie with Waves
A long undercut pixie with waves is a trendy choice when you have short hair with a long on top. Soft waves with a wand will add a beautiful touch to a long-side swept pixie. The undercut takes away some weight from the shorter side of your haircut and gives a clean style. A super feminine style where you can tuck behind the ear to show off the shaved sides. You’re looking at 4-6 weeks maintenance on this longer length pixie.
Inverted Pixie Bob
An inverted pixie bob haircut is a shorter version of a stacked bob. If you’re ready to sass up your style this may be for you. Have some soft feathery pieces cut around the face to soften the style and have the back stacked for volume and texture. You can wear it straight or curly this cut will look fab on any hairstyle. An undercut shows off the inverted stack in the back with the contrasting cut.
Side-Parted Long Layered Pixie Cut with Choppy Layers for Round Faces
This long layered pixie cut for round faces is all about texture. Asymmetrical long bangs work well on broad faces making them appear narrower. To pull off a softer and cuter look on long pixies, add some waves or keep it sleek (as shown).
Choppy layers make this haircut a long textured pixie. The layers offer more flattering options for a short hair style and for women who are not entirely comfortable with the shorter length.
Edgy Long-Length Asymmetrical Pixie Cut
For women who want to keep their natural hair yet show off an edgy round pixie hairstyle, this one’s for you. The unevenness of this long-length asymmetrical pixie style, plus the amazing natural texture, both work well in highlighting and balancing the face shape.
Choppy Pixie with Side Bangs For Fine Hair
Who wouldn’t want to chop off their hair if it will look like this sleek and edgy long layered pixie? This type is often referred to as a Twiggy haircut.
Hair that’s long on top with long bangs leaves room for versatility in styling a long choppy pixie for fine hair.
Long Pixie with Razored Crown Layers
The long pixie with razored crown layers is great because it has the best grow-out and isn’t bulky. Short hair with long front pieces works well on ladies with natural texture on their hair.
Utah-based stylist Whitney Kilmer did a full razor cut to achieve the look. “The razor is used to cut without creating harsh lines and also removing bulk from the head,” Kilmer notes.
When styling, Kilmer suggests applying a good root pump or moose on hair when still wet.
Sassy Blonde Pixie Style For Thin Hair
This is a long pixie haircut with a hidden undercut.
It has a beige blonde color with dark roots, and this style has really gained popularity. You can style it straight, wavy, switch your parting, or tuck it behind one ear for an asymmetrical cut.
Short, thin hair doesn’t have to be boring! Keep the color soft with a root smudge after adding blonde highlights to a pale blonde pixie, and you’ll add depth to your short hair.
If you are looking for a twist on shorter hair that’s anything but boring, this square short haircut is for you!
To maintain the blonde hue, use purple shampoo to wash the locks.
Related: Best long pixies for thin hair.
Textured Long Top Pixie with the Short Shaved Side and a Fringe
This long-length pixie is non-traditional. It’s a little bit edgy and yet still feminine.
The long top with longer bangs give this cut a softer look, and the color screams feminine. The edgy part of this shaved pixie is in the back. It features an undercut (from sides to back) that shapes the hairline into a “V” shape. Long pixie hairstyles look great with waves, sleek, or even textured!
Dang says the maintenance for this cut and color can last about 8 weeks. Because the fringe is longer, it can be suitable for even round faces! It does suit most face shapes.
It’s a great cut for women with an existing pixie who want to change things up. Some people think you can only do so much with short hair but that’s not true!
Fun Pixie with Undercut
Channeling your inner Kristen Stewart with this fun pixie with undercut! This is a smart choice for a playful disconnected contrast on the side. An undercut is a perfect option for women with thick hair that simply needs weight taken off to add extra texture to their hair.
Cool Long Curly Pixie Cut
A daring and sassy long curly pixie haircut for girls with naturally curly hair is all about the texture and definition. A long pixie hairstyle like this look great when leaving some length pieces in front for a flirty touch!
Modern Shaggy Pixie with Long Side-Swept Bangs
The best thing about having super cute and short shaggy pixie haircuts is that you don’t need to spend much time styling them. A lived-in tousled urchin haircut is enough for it to appear fashionable! This long shaggy pixie with a side fringe is perfect for a modern woman with curly or thicker hair.
Tapered Long Pixie With Bangs
A haircut this dreamy and modern only happens if you’re confident enough to go with this tapered long pixie cut with bangs! The long face-framing, wispy bangs make this wispy pixie cut even edgier.
Messy Long Pixie Bob Haircut with Long Side Bangs
Try an edgy long pixie bob with long side bangs if you are ready to update your style. Longer pixie cuts are a great choice if you’re a bit timid about going into a short haircut. The longer lengths around the ears keep this pixie bob cut soft-looking. If you like variety, wear the long bangs styled to either side. It’s a win-win!
Cute Black Pixie for Naturally Curly Hair
Longer pixie cuts, like this cute pixie for naturally curly hair, are low-maintenance with an edgy look. Stylist Angel Jenkins of Cary, NC created the cut, leaving the curls with some length to style.
Use the dry cut technique, curl by curl, to get this curly pixie cut. “Layer the hair by angling the shears downwards and make sure you cut the curls where they live,” says Jenkins. “Diffuse the curls when styling to maximize the volume of the hair.”
Feminine-Looking Long Pixie for Black Women
Try this short hair that’s longer on top if you haven’t black hair. It’s a great grow out cut if you currently have a really short pixie and want to grow it into a long pixie haircut.
Try keeping it short but more length in the bangs area. This works best if you have very thick hair and it’s relaxed. Try it with a dark brown hair color using Pravana Chromasilk 3N. It’s dark but still natural-looking.
For women looking considering long pixie haircuts, ask your stylist to look at your head, face shape, and hairline.
Silver Pixie for Older Women
A silver pixie for older women is a very sophisticated style. A long pixie on short hair contains multiple, precisely cut layers and is often shorter in the back and longer around the face. A grey pixie cut allows women to wear their natural hair color with a fun style.
A Long Androgynous Pixie
A long androgynous pixie is perfect for most women. Long pixie styles are very common and can be cut and styled in many different ways. Short hair with long sides is always in style and stunning on most face shapes.
Long Pixie For Thick Hair
Try a long pixie for thick hair to keep your hair looking sleek and sharp. A long pixie hairstyle with a side-parting for thick hair is sometimes ideal to avoid the hair from bulking too much when it’s short. The medium pixie length that sits between a bob and pixie keeps a little weight to enable the hair to sit in a sleeker silhouette and thus, will be easier to maintain.
Textured Pixie with V-Cut Layers
Pull off a textured pixie with V-cut layers for a quick and easy hairstyle! Style creator Michaela Lanphear of Alabama advises it’s for ladies who love low-maintenance.
Lanphear used a scissor-over comb technique to achieve that close tapered finish. She goes on, “I also recommend point-cutting to achieve a pieced-out texture. This creates wispy pieces around the fringe and ears.”
Long Pixie with Bangs Haircut
Extra Long Pixie with Wispy Ends
An extra long pixie haircut with wispy ends gives you that edgy pixie style with the comfort of length around the face. Wispy ends can be achieved by adding texture to the ends of the haircut. This look is ideal for medium to fine hair textures.
Pixie Mullet Hairstyle
The pixie mullet hairstyle is an edgier version of a traditional pixie. Growing out the back length allows you to try a new look without much effort.
Fiery Long Shaggy Pixie Cut
A fiery long shaggy pixie cut is an ideal cut for women looking to conceal fine lines and wrinkles on the forehead and eyes. The texturized layers make for easy styling, quick-drying, and a low-maintenance style. To style, spray a small amount of sea salt spray into damp hair and blow dry in all directions or air dry. Once dry, use a pea-sized amount of pomade and rub between hands then apply to the hair in places where you want a piecey texture.
Black Wavy Lixie
A black, wavy long pixie hairstyle is a great cut to step to the shorter side of life without losing too much length on the top. The soft textured bangs really soften the face shape and elongated the neck by having the shorter sides. A truly effortless style for wavy-haired ladies. Throw a little leave-in curl cream into damp hair or choose to diffuse it on low speed with low heat to enhance natural texture.
Platinum Long Pixie with an Undercut
Try a platinum long pixie with an undercut if you’re looking for easy styling but still want a fun haircut. This platinum blonde shade adds a feminine touch to a short style. A long pixie cut is great for fine hair to give the shape fullness.
Jet Black Long Pixie Cut with Side Burns
An edgy fashionable look is a jet black long pixie cut with sideburns. With a super cropped top and textured sides, this haircut is sure to give you that sass you’ve been wanting. The ideal hair type for this cut is medium to thick hair. Carving out the sideburns to create softness around the face gives this haircut the uniqueness and flattery for any face shape.
Stunning Long Pixie Before and After
This before and after of this long pixie hairstyle is stunning. This transformation goes to show that sometimes you just need a pick-me-up! This length is extremely low-maintenance and very easy to style. Before blow-drying, massage a dime-sized dollop of Schwarzkopf Repair Rescue into your hands and distribute evenly for added shine and softness.
A Long Pixie for Women Over 70
Women over 70 should definitely give a long pixie cut a try. This youthful style will have you feeling young and fresh again. This textured cut can be accentuated by flat ironing the very tips to give it an even shaggier appearance.
Dry Razor Cut Lixie
A lixie that is dry razor cut is one of the all-time favorite looks amongst women. The softness of this style is unmatched and super low-maintenance. Taking only a few minutes to style every morning, it can’t get much easier than this. Massage a nickel-sized dollop of Redken Aerate into your hands and distribute evenly for added texture and volume.
Modern Long Pixie with a Smudge Root and Highlights
Longer pixies can look more modern by adding a smudged root and highlights. Classic pixies are typically too short for highlights, but with this longer version, you can pump up your brightness. A smudged root can make your outgrowth less noticeable between color appointments.
Blonde Wavy Lixie
You should try a wavy lixie if you’re searching for a short but feminine hairstyle. The longer lengths in the crown keep you looking soft and enables you to curl the hair in a modern fashion. An all over blonde shade really makes this cut pop. Be aware all over lightening can be hard on your hair, so protein treatments and heat protectant are important. Shorter hair like the lixie needs to be trimmed more often, about every 4 weeks.
Brunette Side-Swept Long Pixie Cut
The Bixie Hairstyle (Long Pixie Bob)
Blonde Long Pixie with Fringe for Older Ladies
