See a bixie cut on yourself before you commit

The bixie sits between a bob and a pixie. See how short and layered looks on your face before the scissors come out. Free to try.

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A woman with short brown and gray hair
Before
The same woman with an ash blonde short cut
After

What is a bixie cut?

A bixie is a short, layered cut that blends a bob and a pixie. It usually sits between the ears and the jaw, with lots of layers and a soft fringe. You get the lightness of a pixie with a little more length to style.

The bixie, piece by piece

  1. Between a bob and a pixie

    A bob keeps one length and a pixie sits close to the head. The bixie keeps some length at the sides and back, then cuts it into layers so it moves and sits light. It is a step toward short, not a leap.

  2. The layers

    Short layers through the crown and back add lift and a little texture. They take weight out of the cut, so it feels lighter and holds its shape. They also help hair that tends to lie flat.

  3. The soft fringe

    The fringe is wispy, side-swept or broken up, not blunt. It frames the eyes and softens the forehead. Near the hairline it can show a cowlick, so check how yours grows before you decide.

  4. Hair types it works with

    It works well on straight and wavy hair, and layers give fine hair some body. Thick hair can wear it if weight is removed. Very curly hair springs up when cut short, so the bixie will sit shorter than you expect.

  5. How to style it

    Rough dry with a little texture product, or blow-dry the crown with a round brush for lift. A touch of paste on the ends gives definition. The shape does most of the work, so styling stays quick.

Best for
Anyone who wants short hair without going all the way to a pixie, or who is bored with a one-length bob and wants more movement.
Upkeep
The shape needs regular trims, or the layers and fringe drift out of place. Daily styling is quick, but expect a light product and a brush or blow-dry at the crown.
Watch out for
Cowlicks at the nape or hairline change how the fringe and crown sit. Very curly or coarse hair may behave differently from the preview. Tell your stylist about both.

More looks to try

A woman with gray hair Before
The same woman with a short silver pixie cut After
A woman in her fifties with long straight brown hair Before
The same woman with a chin-length bob After

Try a bixie in the app

  1. Add one photo

    Add one clear photo with your face visible and your hair off your forehead, so the app can read your face and the cut sits right.

  2. Browse short cuts

    Open the catalogue and look at bobs, pixies and layered crops. Bixie-style cuts sit between them, so compare a few side by side.

  3. Import a reference

    Found a bixie on Pinterest, Instagram or Facebook? Import it with the hair reference and see that exact cut on your own face.

  4. Compare and adjust

    Toggle See original, regenerate for another take, and try a new color from the color row. Then download or share the result.

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Take it to your stylist

  • Say bixie, then show it

    The name is used loosely, so bring your preview and a reference photo. Say how short you want the sides and the back.

  • Describe the fringe

    Say whether you want it wispy, side-swept or longer to tuck behind the ear. Ask where it will land and how it handles any cowlick.

  • Ask about the nape

    Ask how short the back and the nape will go, and what the cut looks like as it grows. Tidy ends at the neck keep the shape clean.

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Is a bixie shorter than a bob?

Usually, yes. A bixie tends to sit between the ears and the jaw, while a bob often reaches the jaw or chin. The layers make it look shorter and lighter, even when the length at the sides is similar.

How do I grow out a bixie?

It grows out more gracefully than a pixie, because it already has length at the sides. Ask for trims that keep the shape as the layers lengthen, and it can settle into a layered bob.

Can a bixie work with gray or silver hair?

Yes. Layers show texture, and silver or gray can look crisp in a short cut. Gray hair can be coarser or drier, so ask your stylist which product keeps the ends soft and smooth.

Does a bixie suit thin hair?

Layers can add the look of body, but very fine hair needs the ends kept full, not wispy. A stylist can judge density in person. If you are worried about hair loss, a stylist or doctor can advise.

Does a bixie need a lot of styling?

Not much. Many people rough dry it and add a little texture. If your hair is wavy or has a cowlick, a short blow-dry at the crown helps. Try it in the app to see the shape first.

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