Pixie haircut for a round face: options for different hair lengths and original styling ideas
Haircut "Pixie" came to us from the distant 1953, then Audrey Hepburn appeared with this unusual haircut in the movie "Roman Holiday". Simple styling of short hair allows you to change the image from a cute coquette to reckless and perky rockers. This haircut is very suitable for a round face, making it visually sleeker and narrower; it allows you to hide the roundness of the cheeks.
Features haircuts
Before starting haircuts, hair must be moistened with a spray bottle or with a shampoo. When combing hair, hairdressers are guided along the control line of the occipital zone. Further, hairstyle is formed from the strands of this zone. They are shortened as much as possible, starting from the wishes of the client. The largest volume is created on the back of the head and around the cheekbones with the help of contrasting hair length and thin filming of the ends.
A short hairstyle allows you to open your neck and ears. The tips sticking to the sides, long bangs and shortened hairs on the temple create a unique image. Pomp and texture hairstyles are directly dependent on the length of the hair. Often the "pixie" smoothly turns into a "bean." Such a solution is optimal for those who are not ready for a dramatic transformation.
"Pixie Bob" has long been a fashionable and popular combination. There are no strict rules for haircuts. The master stylist and the client discuss which features of the two haircuts combine to create the perfect hairstyle.
At first glance, a haircut seems simple, but many of its advantages inclines girls to such a choice.
Main advantages:
- many ways to pack hair with and without hair dryer;
- styling does not require much effort and skill;
- short length is ideal in hot weather;
- problematic and thin hair is not a hindrance, hairstyle increases the volume;
- relevant for women of any age.
Hair length options
Owners of short hair can enjoy the classic "pixie" with bangs. The length of the bangs depends solely on your preferences, any option will look appropriate. Boyish haircut looks attractive and cute.
An elongated “pixie” with an average length of hair looks more interesting and diverse. In this case, there are more available styling methods. The length of the hairstyle remains unchanged, up to shoulder level. At the back of the head, hair is cascaded or layered.
With any length you can fantasize with a bang. In the framework of "pixie" there are such options:
- long bangs allows you to experiment with styling;
- oblique bangs will help save time on laying;
- short bangs visually make you younger.
Who is suitable?
"Pixie" creates an emphasis on the face and neck area. This feature is advantageous for girls with large and bright features. For girls with a round face perfect long hair with short bangs. True, with the latter, you can still experiment. The face will look slim and graceful.
Girls with straight hair will enjoy this hairstyle very much, because they do not need to spend much time on daily styling. If the hair is thick, it is recommended to make thinning. Owners of rare hair, by contrast, should make a multi-layered effect.
Do not do this hairstyle full girls.Otherwise, the proportionality between the head and the body is visually disturbed. Owners of small curls will have to spend a lot of time laying. To improve the situation make a cascade or graduation.
When already over 40
For adult women, this haircut will be an extravagant way to stand out from the crowd. Suitable for courageous women who are ready to experiment with their appearance, despite their age. "Pixie" is much more practical than other haircuts. Do not have to use a hair dryer every day. Chaotic strands fit perfectly after combing.
Women over 40-50 years are better to do such a haircut on light-colored hair.
Hair care
Hairstyle does not allow to collect hair in a ponytail or to braid a braid, therefore they will quickly become dirty. You need to wash your hair quite often, because for a good looking “pixie” hair should always be clean. Even slightly greasy hair completely spoils the look of the hairstyle.
Another important point in the care - styling. For a good effect, get a hair dryer, hairbrush, foam or wax (depending on the desired result). Make a hairdryer after washing the hair, and use wax and foam to fix the daily styling. In some cases, fixing is not required at all, so combing will be enough.
Trips to the hairdresser should be regular, hairstyle needs to be updated frequently. If you have decided and decided that the “pixie” hairstyle is the best option for you, then avoid hair regrowth.
Visit the master every 3-4 weeks.
Styling methods
You can choose the styling based on the mood itself and the intended event. Stylists offer 12 options.
Hipster
This option represents the carelessness and ease. It should give the impression that the girl did not put her hair at all. For the protruding effect, you can use just a little mousse or gel. The lifestyle is relevant for a romantic walk or a festive event.
Bangs up
This style is suitable for young and extravagant girls. It is enough to lubricate the front strands of gel and comb them up. The hairstyle becomes the embodiment of relaxedness, therefore it is suitable for a variety of informal meetings.
Side bangs
A great way to transform a standard pixie hairstyle. The length of the bangs is absolutely unimportant.
Curls
If your hair is naturally curly - choose this style. Laying takes a long time, but the effect is striking. The purpose of the manipulation in the creation of small curls over the entire length of the hair.
Brushing
This style is just perfect for owners of a round face. For fixation, use mousse, foam or gel.
Smooth styling
In this case, the rebellious nature of the hairstyle is lost, but the styling is ideal for formal meetings. Ideal for fragile girls with a boyish physique.
Accessories in laying
Combine a pixie hairstyle with a variety of hairpins, hoops, headbands and the like. This option is suitable for flirtatious girls. For everyday styling, choose simple accessories; for holidays, choose jewelry with stones or rhinestones.
With a scythe on the bangs
An elegant solution is important with an average length of hair. Light braids will turn rebellious hairstyle into glam. It goes well with romantic dresses, summer dresses, evening dresses or casual wear.
Laying on one side
To create a rebellious image, it is necessary to completely or partially shave one weighty. Bold styling is suitable for bright and perilous girls.
Hollywood styling
Make a bang wave for a festive event, a date or a formal meeting. Hairstyle combined with evening gowns, in everyday life looks out of place.
With coca on bangs
Most celebrities prefer such retro-folding, among them Halle Berry, Pink, Rihanna and others.
With original coloring
Hairstyle involves any hair color as uniform, and multi-colored. You can make an interesting bright coloring in the form of highlighting or coloring.
You will learn more about how to make a “pixie” haircut in the following video.