How About a Dramatic Change to a Pixie Haircut?

If you were planning to change your look and do so rather dramatically but are getting cold feet maybe you should ask, "What would Halle Berry do?" 

Well, a quick glance through the photo archives would reveal that she's gone pixie short before, looked stunning, and took everyone's breath away.  If that's the affect you want to achieve then by all means go for it. 

Or maybe you should ask "What would Rihanna do?"  While I don't feel she's a relationship role model she too does look so cute in a pixie.  So she might be another hair style role model to turn to. 

Then too, Winona Ryder has been known to turn heads with this face framing cut too, if awhile back.

These celebs used the ultra short pixie cut to accentuate the fine features of their faces.  Which shows how you can do the same. 

Guess you could trace the popularity of this cropped style back to when Twiggy exploded on the scene back in the '60s.  The now classic super short 'do she wore went perfectly with the sense of style she conveyed.  Who can forget those eyes which were so prominent peering out from under those short side swept blonde locks in those iconic images. 

This look has come and gone uncountable times ever since.  With many models and stars gracing the covers of People, Vogue, and Cosmo with that stylish and easy on the day to day upkeep cut.

Still you shouldn't assume this is a style for every face shape.  And you shouldn't use your enthusiasm for the look as an excuse for your brain to blink out here either.  That can lead to bad decisions and waiting for your hair to grow out.  In fact a little Q&A with your stylist might be a real good idea. 

So if you are unsure if this is the look for you, here are some questions to help you make the right choice.

Asking will a pixie cut work for any type of hair is good.   More importantly asking will it work with YOUR type of hair is better still.

Along the same lines ask, "Can I easily carry it off if I have very fine hair?"

Would any shape of face go well with a pixie cut? This would be good to find out.  But again more to the point, "Will it help flatter the features of my face?" would be better to know.

You'll want to find out how short do you have to go with a pixie cut?  Some want to know how short is short with this type of style?

"Are there certain styling techniques I will need to follow or products to use when working with a pixie hair cut?" is certainly a good question to ask.  While considered low maintenance, you still might want to style it a bit at times. 

Make no mistake, deciding on a new hairstyle isn't something easily done.  No matter who you ask.  Or what you ask.  Nor should a short cut like this be done in haste.  Especially if you're going very short because your hair will be short or shorter for some time.  Still if you asked What would Halle do?" she might advise you go for a cut you can wear with flare.  So if you think you can pull that off, then go for it. 

Short Cuts Savvy: Exploring Hair Adventures On the Shorter Side

Styles come and styles go. 

Today it's a chic bob. 

Tomorrow it's loads of luxurious hair. 

Next week it might be a puckish pixie. 

All it takes just one celeb to show up at the right place at the right time with a new look to set off a stampede for the very same look. Because when today's "it girl" shows off a new 'do, the "bored with my hair" masses eagerly follow.  

Okay but when the cut de jour goes long on shortness, what should the soon shorn-to-be know? 

What should they consider before unleashing their stylist's scissors on their locks? 

What should you be aware of when looking to grab the sexy sizzle of the lopped off look? 

The Upside Of Shortness

Well first any newly minted short hair addicts should know that cuts of this length are easy care.  You can bank on that.  They tend to be neat, presentable and professional looking at all times which is great for today's on the go working woman.  Yet they leave you perfectly coiffed for the casual after work gatherings too. 

Those setting appointments for an ultra-cropped look should realize too that quality counts.  A bad short hair cut is just as undesirable as a bad longer cut. 

If you're a workout devotee, what's not to love?  What amounts to wash and wear is great for workout sessions.  No hair in the eyes or other bothersome problems fitness freaks with longer locks have to cope with. 

And if your makeup routine plays up your eyes and lips normally, shorter 'dos go perfect with that. 

And don't forget short hair lets you showcase any and all cute earrings you've got in your jewelry box. 

Stylist tip: If you're having trouble teasing sufficient body out of your sheered tresses, it might help to remember to use the appropriate shampoo and cut back on conditioner unless you have color treated hair.

Exploring the Downside

Still all is not peaches and cream in the land of smart looking yet stylishly shorn locks.  Yes, they are short on everyday upkeep which means bathroom time will be kept to a minimum.  Freeing you to hit the snooze button without guilt a time or two sans any worries about arriving stylishly late which your boss may not appreciate.

But you will have to pencil in time for more frequent trims.

Which also means you will need to budget $20, $30 or more every four to six weeks to keep the look fresh and not raggedy.

And if you're hair isn't in peak condition, that could be another problem. 

Then too this isn't a cut that can be enthusiastically embraced by one and all.  If you don't have the facial features for it you'd be better off sticking with something better suited for camouflaging any short comings you've got in the face shape department.   

Still if the bug to go short has bit and bit hard go with it with eyes wide open and you may just love the new you seen looking back in the mirror.