Updated by the AI Hairstyle team
Pixie Cut Try On
A pixie is the biggest change you can make from long hair, so it is worth seeing first. Upload a selfie and preview a short pixie cut on your own face before the big chop. Each generation gives you 2 variations to compare.
What Is a Pixie Cut?
A pixie cut is a short cut with the hair cropped close at the back and sides and a little more length on top. It became famous in the 1950s and 1960s and is still a go-to cut for anyone who wants a bold, low-fuss look.
With so little hair around the face, a pixie puts your features front and centre: eyes, cheekbones and jaw. That is why it looks so different from person to person, and why previewing it on your own photo is more useful than looking at pictures of other people.
Living With a Pixie Cut
- Quick to style: there is very little hair to dry or style each day.
- Frequent trims: a short shape loses its line quickly, so plan on regular cuts.
- Less product: a small amount of texturising product is usually enough.
- Growing out: expect a few in-between stages, such as a short bob, on the way back to longer hair.
- Hair type: fine, straight hair is often the easiest to wear this short. Thick or curly hair can work too; ask for it to be shaped or thinned so it does not puff out at the sides.
What to Ask Your Stylist For
- Length on top: how much to leave, and whether you want it smooth or piecey.
- Sides and nape: scissor-cut for a softer outline, or clipper-cut for a sharper one.
- The fringe: short and choppy, long and side-swept, or none at all.
- Upkeep: how often the shape will need a trim, and how you would grow it out if you change your mind.
Bring the variation you like from the preview, so you are both looking at the same picture.
Pixie Tips by Face Shape
A pixie can suit many face shapes when it is tailored. Some starting points:
Oval face
Most pixie variations work; it mostly comes down to how much length you want on top.
Heart-shaped face
A longer pixie with side-swept pieces balances a wider forehead.
Round face
Texture and height on top help lengthen the face.
Square face
A soft, piecey pixie takes the edge off a strong jaw.
Not ready to go that short? Preview a chin-length bob first.
See a Pixie Cut on Your Own Photo
Each generation gives you 2 variations, and new accounts get 1 free generation. The button opens the generator with the pixie cut already selected.
Try a Pixie CutPixie Cut Try On FAQs
Which pixie cut does the preview show?
The pixie preset is very short: cropped close at the sides and nape, with longer, piecey layers on top swept forward and a soft, matte finish.
Can I see a longer pixie or a pixie with bangs?
Not as separate presets: there is one pixie preset. Use it to see how short hair around your ears and neck looks on you, then ask your stylist about leaving more length on top or adding a side-swept fringe.
Can I try a pixie cut with a new hair color?
Yes. Every generation combines a style with a color, so you can pair the pixie with any of the 15 preset hair colors or a custom color.
Is a pixie cut hard to grow out?
Growing out a pixie takes patience, and most people go through in-between shapes such as a short bob along the way. Regular trims during that time help it grow out evenly. That is a good reason to preview the cut before you commit.