The pixie hairstyle is back, its popularity likely bolstered by celebrities such as Katie Holmes and Sharon Stone taking the plunge and cutting their long locks. It’s certainly true that a pixie hairstyle can look chic and stylish on the right person but it does take considerable courage to sport such a revealing and slightly radical look. Should you take the plunge and get a pixie hairstyle?
A pixie haircut gives its owner certain advantages. When temperatures climb and everyone else is trying to brush strands of damp hair off their faces, you can look cool and collected in your pixie hairstyle. The pixie is a delightful summertime haircut that can go anywhere from the beach to the boardroom. On the other hand, you’re still going to have to deal with it when winter weather arrives. Pixie haircuts don’t grow out quickly.
Another advantage of a pixie hairstyle is that it shows off a beautiful face. If you have nice bone structure, big eyes, and a perfectly pert nose, a pixie haircut will make you look doe eyed and innocent. Where would Halle Berry be without the chic pixie haircut she wears to show off her classical features? Unfortunately, not everyone has the perfectly chiseled features of Halle Berry. That’s why it’s best to think long and hard before picking up those scissors. If possible, head to one of the online hairstyle sites where you can upload a photo of yourself and try different hairstyles. Even better, head to your local wig store and try on a wig cut in a pixie style. This small step can save you a lot of future headaches.
Although pixie hairstyles sound low maintenance, there’s actually a lot of work that goes into keeping every hair in place. When you have a smaller amount of hair, there’s less room for error. A longer blunt cut hair style may be less time consuming to deal with. There’s also the issue of preparing your face. When so much of your face is on display, it’s unlikely you’re going to want to head out the door in the morning with anything less than perfect makeup. Factor in the time it will take to keep your face looking its best. God forbid you should get an acne outbreak and have no hair to hide it!
Pixie hairstyles also lack versatility. You can’t completely change your hairstyle on a whim. Since you have so little hair to work with, your options are limited. On the plus side, you can develop an incredible collection of earrings to show off your ears which will be more visible. If you like frequent hair changes, a pixie haircut may not be for you. But it will be fine if you have an earring fetish.
Lastly, even though pixie hairstyles look incredibly chic, many men will tell you that they prefer longer hair. If your intention in getting a pixie haircut is to please the man in your life, you may want to reconsider. If your personality is strong enough that you don’t care what anybody thinks, you’re the perfect person for a pixie hairstyle. Wear it proudly!
Dr. Kristie