Is the Bixie haircut trend for younger or older women?

[Anonymous]

OP, this cut ONLY works if you have small/fine bones and a delicate face and are pretty enough that an ugly haircut will emphasize facial beauty.

If you are older than 20s, no. If you have a strong chin or any hint of jowls, no. If you have an average-looking face, no.

I remember girls trying this cut in high school, back when it was in Seventeen with advice about how to use one of those brastrap headbands or the little butterfly clips, or "slick it back", and it was hideous then. I remember ONE GIRL who looked good in this cut, and she had a little, Audrey Hepburn face and huge doe eyes, and was super tiny and delicate looking. Everyone else ended up looking ugly and heavy-jawed, even if they weren't.

[Anonymous]

I've seen a few textured/wavy French bobs with bangs that felt more current than a 'bixie.' Maybe slightly longer than a French bob, but super cute.

But it's like anything, really, in regard to appearance -- the person's whole look has to work together. Good hair with frumpy everything else = frumpy.

[Anonymous]

Pixie/bixie/bob veteran here: this haircut is for anyone with the right hair texture who is willing to make the effort to style it and keep it trimmed in shape.

You have to commit to frequent trims with this haircut because it can get awkward quickly. That is the only reason I currently wear a longer bob instead of one of these shorter cuts, which I think are most flattering on me. I don't like having to go in for a trim every 4-6 weeks. I'd put it off and then be annoyed with my hair, especially the back. My hair is fine but there's a lot of it, so letting the cut grow out without re-shaping would lead to an awkward shape. I could trim the front myself easily but the back I needed a pro to do and I just got tired of the time/expense of going to the salon so often.

People are being dramatic on this thread about what bone structure you need for this cut. I actually think it flatters a lot of different faces. Yes, if you have delicate features, it can be especially cute (sort of fairy-like). But it can work with stronger features too. I do think if you are self conscious about your nose or feel it is large for your face, I'd avoid this cut. But that's not most people.

The biggest thing is just committing to it. Longer hair is easier to maintain (at least until you get to a length where it starts to get unhealthy, but shoulder length hair is pretty easy for most people) and you always have the option of pulling it back or styling it differently. With a short haircut, you have fewer options so you really have to stay on top of the shape. If you are the sort of person who goes 6 months between cuts, hates using product on your hair, or like to change up the style of your hair frequently, it's not for you.

[Anonymous]

it's giving Jizzlane Maxwell

[Anonymous]

Embarrassing. Gives mom of 5 who lives in Arkansas vibes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, this cut ONLY works if you have small/fine bones and a delicate face and are pretty enough that an ugly haircut will emphasize facial beauty.

If you are older than 20s, no. If you have a strong chin or any hint of jowls, no. If you have an average-looking face, no.

I remember girls trying this cut in high school, back when it was in Seventeen with advice about how to use one of those brastrap headbands or the little butterfly clips, or "slick it back", and it was hideous then. I remember ONE GIRL who looked good in this cut, and she had a little, Audrey Hepburn face and huge doe eyes, and was super tiny and delicate looking. Everyone else ended up looking ugly and heavy-jawed, even if they weren't.

Exactly. Most women looked more masculine than Justin Beiber with this haircut.

[Anonymous]

It’s for confident women.

[Anonymous]

I like it
Go for it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, this cut ONLY works if you have small/fine bones and a delicate face and are pretty enough that an ugly haircut will emphasize facial beauty.

If you are older than 20s, no. If you have a strong chin or any hint of jowls, no. If you have an average-looking face, no.

I remember girls trying this cut in high school, back when it was in Seventeen with advice about how to use one of those brastrap headbands or the little butterfly clips, or "slick it back", and it was hideous then. I remember ONE GIRL who looked good in this cut, and she had a little, Audrey Hepburn face and huge doe eyes, and was super tiny and delicate looking. Everyone else ended up looking ugly and heavy-jawed, even if they weren't.

Exactly. Most women looked more masculine than Justin Beiber with this haircut.

Most women look more masculine than Justin Beiber, no matter what the haircut.

[Anonymous]

The extreme reactions in this thread to what is a pretty common and cute haircut (and also pretty versatile -- can go a bit longer or short depending on hair type and bone structure, can be piece-y and tousled or smooth and glam) either illustrate who unbelievably Basic women on DCUM are, or reflect a bunch of our resident MRAs sneaking in to Beauty & Fashion to rail against short hair on women in favor of their preferred trad wife aesthetic.

It's just hair. This cut is cute on lots of women. It's not for everyone and literally no one is holding a gun to your head forcing you to cut your hair short.

Also, the continued obsession with looking younger is ridiculous. It's okay to look your age. You can look attractive AND your age. You'd think given the fact that the biggest news story of the year is about a freaking pedophile ring involving some of the most powerful people in the world, people would be rethinking the need for women to all look as young as humanly possible at all times. A little introspection, maybe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The extreme reactions in this thread to what is a pretty common and cute haircut (and also pretty versatile -- can go a bit longer or short depending on hair type and bone structure, can be piece-y and tousled or smooth and glam) either illustrate who unbelievably Basic women on DCUM are, or reflect a bunch of our resident MRAs sneaking in to Beauty & Fashion to rail against short hair on women in favor of their preferred trad wife aesthetic.

It's just hair. This cut is cute on lots of women. It's not for everyone and literally no one is holding a gun to your head forcing you to cut your hair short.

Also, the continued obsession with looking younger is ridiculous. It's okay to look your age. You can look attractive AND your age. You'd think given the fact that the biggest news story of the year is about a freaking pedophile ring involving some of the most powerful people in the world, people would be rethinking the need for women to all look as young as humanly possible at all times. A little introspection, maybe.

Good grief. In your own words, "it's just hair." Yours is the most extreme reaction on this thread. So women can't express dislike for certain styles without being labeled an "MRA"?? You seriously need to take it down a few notches, maybe get outside for some fresh air.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, this cut ONLY works if you have small/fine bones and a delicate face and are pretty enough that an ugly haircut will emphasize facial beauty.

If you are older than 20s, no. If you have a strong chin or any hint of jowls, no. If you have an average-looking face, no.

I remember girls trying this cut in high school, back when it was in Seventeen with advice about how to use one of those brastrap headbands or the little butterfly clips, or "slick it back", and it was hideous then. I remember ONE GIRL who looked good in this cut, and she had a little, Audrey Hepburn face and huge doe eyes, and was super tiny and delicate looking. Everyone else ended up looking ugly and heavy-jawed, even if they weren't.

+1
Audrey Hepburn, Winona Ryder, Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Rihanna, Michelle Williams, Zoe Kravitz - those are just some of the women who rock pixie cuts and they all have gorgeous faces.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, this cut ONLY works if you have small/fine bones and a delicate face and are pretty enough that an ugly haircut will emphasize facial beauty.

If you are older than 20s, no. If you have a strong chin or any hint of jowls, no. If you have an average-looking face, no.

I remember girls trying this cut in high school, back when it was in Seventeen with advice about how to use one of those brastrap headbands or the little butterfly clips, or "slick it back", and it was hideous then. I remember ONE GIRL who looked good in this cut, and she had a little, Audrey Hepburn face and huge doe eyes, and was super tiny and delicate looking. Everyone else ended up looking ugly and heavy-jawed, even if they weren't.

+1
Audrey Hepburn, Winona Ryder, Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Rihanna, Michelle Williams, Zoe Kravitz - those are just some of the women who rock pixie cuts and they all have gorgeous faces.

I love short hair, but thought Winona Ryder looked like a little boy with that haircut

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That won't be low maintenance.

I have a version of this. I style my hair every time I wash it with the revlon and/or a straightener, but it doesn't take very long.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, this cut ONLY works if you have small/fine bones and a delicate face and are pretty enough that an ugly haircut will emphasize facial beauty.

If you are older than 20s, no. If you have a strong chin or any hint of jowls, no. If you have an average-looking face, no.

I remember girls trying this cut in high school, back when it was in Seventeen with advice about how to use one of those brastrap headbands or the little butterfly clips, or "slick it back", and it was hideous then. I remember ONE GIRL who looked good in this cut, and she had a little, Audrey Hepburn face and huge doe eyes, and was super tiny and delicate looking. Everyone else ended up looking ugly and heavy-jawed, even if they weren't.

+1
Audrey Hepburn, Winona Ryder, Natalie Portman, Charlize Theron, Rihanna, Michelle Williams, Zoe Kravitz - those are just some of the women who rock pixie cuts and they all have gorgeous faces.

I love short hair, but thought Winona Ryder looked like a little boy with that haircut

Oh, I thought she was so gorgeous.