If you’re planning to get a pixie cut for fine hair, there are a few key things to keep in mind before making the chop.

Whether you’re drawn to the laid-back feel of a choppy pixie or prefer the lived-in shape of an asymmetrical cut, it’s essential to spend time with your stylist during your consultation. Make sure they understand your hair type, how it behaves, your personal style, and how much time—and money—you’re willing to invest in maintaining your look.

What to consider when getting a pixie cut for fine hair

According to Dale Herne, hairstylist at Hershesons Fitzrovia, it’s all about the length. “If the hair is too short, this can eliminate any texture, and when you apply product, the cut can sit too flat against your head,” he says.

“What I recommend doing with pixie cuts for fine hair is leaving the length a little longer, getting the shape right, and then when you apply product it creates the illusion of a tighter crop.”

For coily or curly hair, Herne offers this advice: “It’s better to cut all the sides and back and freehand the top of the hair. That way, you create a cool shape without going too short,” he tells ELLE.

Unless you’re going for a buzz cut, it’s important not to over-cut. “You want to keep the softness,” he adds.

How to style a pixie cut for fine hair

“Ideally, you want to let hair dry naturally, run your fingers through it, and ‘scruff’ the roots a bit,” says Herne. A leave-in conditioner with styling benefits—like the Living Proof Air Dry Styler—helps, too.

“You can also rough-dry the hair with a diffuser and use your fingers to create texture and body,” Herne adds.

Pixie cuts should always have some texture, rather than sitting flat against the scalp. “The more movement, the better,” says Herne.

The coolest pixie haircut inspiration for fine hair

The short pixie

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If you’re ready to take the plunge, this close‑crop pixie is ultra‑short yet maintains a soft, refined silhouette that looks oh‑so‑chic.

The side-swept pixie

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Featuring longer lengths, this sleek pixie cut is equal parts elegant and relaxed—thanks to the side-parted styling trick.

The shaggy pixie

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Keep things extra cool and statement-making with a flipped-out pixie crop and choppy bangs.

From: ELLE UK