18 Short Pixie Hairstyles for Women Over 60
A pixie earns its reputation as the lowest-maintenance cut out there, but the shape has more range than people expect. Length on top, how the sides are handled, and how much texture is built in can make one pixie feel completely different from the next. Here are eighteen ways to wear it.
Classic Textured Pixie
Piece-y layers through the crown give this pixie real movement instead of lying flat against the head. This is a very short, cropped cut, above the ears. Finger-styling with a small amount of wax defines individual pieces without much daily effort.
Pixie With Longer Top
Keeping more length through the top section while the sides stay closely cropped gives styling versatility, worn textured or swept to one side. This is still a very short cut overall. A small amount of pomade or wax shapes the top however you like.
Pixie With A Side-Swept Fringe
A short pixie paired with curled or straight side-swept fringe pieces softens the face without a full bang commitment. This is a cropped, above-the-ears cut throughout. Finger-styling the fringe with a small amount of cream keeps it defined rather than flat.
Pixie With An Undercut
A hidden undercut beneath the top layers removes bulk from thicker hair while keeping the visible pixie full of texture. This is a very short, cropped cut with closely trimmed sides. Ask your stylist specifically for this since it isn't visible unless requested.
Silver Pixie
A cropped pixie left in its natural silver or gray state catches light beautifully against piece-y texture through the crown. This is a very short, above-the-ears cut. Finger-styling with a small amount of paste defines individual pieces.
Curly Pixie
On naturally curly hair, short layers let each curl fall with its own movement rather than clumping together. This is a very short, cropped cut suited to coily or curly textures. A curl cream applied to damp hair and left to air dry keeps definition.
Pixie With A Fade
A very short cropped pixie with a faded undercut at the sides and back creates sharp contrast against textured layers on top. Regular touch-ups on the fade every few weeks keep the contrast crisp. This is a bold, statement-forward short cut.
Sleek Pixie Crop
A short, precisely cut pixie relies entirely on the haircut itself since there's little length to style. This is a very short, cropped cut, above the ears. A small amount of pomade smoothed through with fingers keeps the shape sleek.
Pixie With Micro Fringe
A short, above-the-brow micro fringe paired with a cropped pixie makes a bold, statement-forward combination. Regular trims every three to four weeks keep the fringe shape sharp, since it's the fastest-growing element of the cut.
Wavy Pixie
Piece-y layers let natural waves show their pattern instead of being cut too short to move. This is a very short, above-the-ears cut. Finger-styling with a small amount of texturizing cream defines the waves without weighing them down.
Pixie With Curtain Bangs
Curtain bangs, longer through the front and blended into a cropped pixie at the sides and back, soften the whole face gradually. A round brush trains the bangs into place over the first few washes.
Pixie With Volume At The Crown
Extra layering concentrated at the crown adds lift specifically where hair tends to fall flat over time. This is a very short cut throughout. A volumizing mousse applied at the roots before blow drying upside down builds the height.
Choppy Pixie
Disconnected, uneven layers throughout add extra texture and a more edgy, undone finish. This is a very short, cropped cut. A texturizing paste worked into damp hair before air drying brings the choppiness out fully.
Pixie With Gray Blending Highlights
Highlights placed strategically to blend natural gray with the surrounding hair color soften the transition zone as gray grows in. This is a very short cut. Paired with texture, the highlighted pieces add extra dimension as hair moves.
Pixie With Swept-Back Sides
Sides swept back and away from the face keep hair completely off the temples for a clean, confident finish. This is a very short, cropped cut. A small amount of pomade holds the swept-back shape without stiffness.
Feathered Pixie
Thin, feathered layers throughout create a soft, wispy texture rather than a solid block of hair. This is a very short, above-the-ears cut. Finger-styling with a small amount of paste defines the feathered pieces without weighing them down.
Pixie Bob
Slightly longer than a traditional pixie but still short, this cut blends piece-y layers throughout for a bit more length up top. This is a short, ear to chin length cut. A texturizing cream on damp hair before air drying enhances the movement.
Pixie With A Deep Side Part
A deep side part shifts more hair to one side, useful for balancing a wider forehead or softening asymmetry. This is a very short cut styled this way for added dynamic movement. Pinning back the shorter side occasionally adds versatility.
