Most of my life, Iāve spent wanting long, luscious hair or trying to maintain length. Iāve always had thick, wildly curly and coily hair of my own. But it wasnāt the hair I was used to seeing and definitely wasnāt the hair I wanted. My momās hair grew in a slightly wavy texture and hung all the way down her back. As for me, no matter the actual length, my hair would just shrink up in its natural state. Although pressing and chemical processing gave me straight hair, it would soon break off. I didnāt know how to really take care of hair back then.Ā
Learning how to maintain oneās hair doesnāt always come easy, especially when trying to make it look a way it doesnāt naturally, such as making curly hair stay straight or making straight hair curly.Ā
Getting the desired look often requires a lot of damaging heat and color on hair — which Iām not saying are wrong — and the hair just starts going crazy. How much easier it would be, if we werenāt worrying about length and could just have fun with our hair!
Thatās the beauty of aĀ short hair cut. Thereās no need to worry if hair is going to fall out, because there isnāt much there anyway. Pixies and other short styles are great for the warm weather as well, when long hair feels too hot and sweaty. Theyāre also great for those with busy schedules and who need something simple, that we can just wash or style quickly, and go. Maybe, weāre just bored with what our hair is doing right now. Whatever the reasoning, there's no time like the present to make a short and bold hair style choice.Ā
Before diving into a big chop head-first, we must find a style that makes us more excited than the thought of keeping our hair long. Hereās Ā a collection of very short cuts and pixies that will give moms that extra oomph theyāre looking for.
Swoop Bang
Short hair can definitely still be soft and feminine. This swoop bang style frames the face so perfectly and gives such a soft overall look.
Sideswept Bang
This pixie is so beautiful, with its meticulously cut edges. The sideswept bang sort of reminds me of Justin Bieberās iconic hair when he first hit the music scene.
Simple Assymetrical Cut
Assymetrical haircuts are my favorite. Sometimes, itās so hard to decide between lengths, so itās cool that one can have both. One side can be super edgy and short, while the other still has a enough hair one can make it to a bundle of gorgeous curls or keep straight and tuck behind the ear.
Choppy Bang
This pixie has so much texture. The bang in the front has been cut so artistically, replicating this after leaving the salon will be a challenge, Iām sure.
Tapered Neck Pixie with Swoop
Immediately, this pitch-black color caught my attention. Giving a little more volume, the back of this pixie is tapered instead of shaved.
Pixie With Line
This cut is super short on length, but it's not short on creativity. It has a skillfully curled top and the lines on both sides bring in more texture.
Rounded Pixie
This pixie is really perfect for a person with a round face like the model here. Although cut very close to the head, it mimics the style of a bob; see the cut in motion here.
Layered Pixie Cut
This cut has a little more volume than most. The mixture of layers and highlights screams āIām a hip mom!ā
Pompadour Pixie
Completely different from the others, this style doesnāt rely on bangs to complement the face. Instead the entire face and forehead is on display, for a more editorial look! Try this ombrĆ© color too, for a super bold look.
Mohawk-Inspired Cut
For a rock 'n' roll look, try this mohawk-inspired pixie. The flipped bang in the front, adds so much panache to the look.
Mushroom Pixie
I like to call this cut the modern mushroom cut, because the top is full and rounded, like a little umbrella over the smaller bottom. Just like a mushroom — a smoking hot one.
Faded Assymetrical
Bring back the roaring '20s with this modern take on finger waves! These waves can be achieved on all lengths, but look best on ultra-short hair.
Mohawk with Tail
This style takes a walk on the wild side by not only adding a blond patch of color in the front, but also in extending the back into a rat tail. Rock on!
Blunt Bang
Instead of the ever-popular long bang or choppy bang, this pixie takes a mod turn. The highlight of this cut is the thin, blunt-cut strip of bangs that lies just below a bountiful pouf of layers.
Curly Cut
Show off luxurious natural curls with extra-short cut. A head full of long, bouncy curls is great, but a short style can really showcase the beauty of each curl's pattern.
Choppy Cut With Linear Undercut
This two-toned cut is giving me so much life! There are so many different artistic elements incorporated, I don't know where to look.
Shag Bang
Super short cut with shaggy bang that could double as a sideswept bang with enough brushing. I love how the bang line grazes her eye line ever so delicately and showcases her eye color.
Triangle Neckline
Spice up any short cut with a creative neckline. This facedown triangle shape makes for a captivating side profile.
Scissor Over With Undercut
Tuan of H2O Salon in Utah calls this look a āscissor over with lined undercut.ā This look is not for the faint of heart!
Classic Pixie
Forget the bells and whistles. This Ā simple, layered cut accomplished the job of revitalizing a head full of tired hair.
