The popular layered pixie cut consists of a seamless blend of long and short layers. By getting a pixie cut with layers, your hair appears voluminous, texturized, and full of life.
The secret to a stunning layered pixie haircut lies in the styling products used. It can turn into a sleek style or a get-up-and-go look, says Michaela Lanphear, a hairstylist from Mobile, AL. “It’s versatile as it can look cute and poised while having the option to do a messy, lived-in finish,” she says.
When looking for pictures of layered pixie cuts, consider your face shape. Lanphear explains, “Face structure plays a vital role in what angles and shapes flatter you. The goal is to make you feel and look your best!”
It’s significant to seek a hairstylist that’s proficient in creating short-length crops. A common mistake most stylists make is not point-cutting the hair for added texture. Most stylists cut directly with texturizing shears, which may cause frizz.
The upkeep of this cut depends on how fast your hair grows. Some ladies need to come to the salon every two weeks, whereas others may go every four weeks.
Check out these inspirational images of the trendiest layered pixie cut ideas for women. You must try one of these!
#1: Brunette Lixie with Layers
Layers are the magic behind this brunette lixie that’s perfect for thin hair. Although layers are my favorite way to make fine hair look thick, you can use texture paste to build volume and get that messy but chic finish. I strongly recommend monthly haircuts to keep your lixie or short pixie cut in shape.
#2: Perfectly Layered Long Pixie with Sweeping Fringe
Enjoy the cute short style of a perfectly layered long pixie with a sweeping fringe. Be aware a pixie can be undercut, so clearly convey what length you desire to your stylist. I suggest the undercut be left longer if you need clarification on a close cut. This will allow your shape to grow out easily. A short undercut removes a lot of bulk and will make your shape more stylish. Either way, you’ll want the top long and disconnected, with a medium layer added for a piece-y texture.
#3: White Blonde Layered Pixie Bob
A white blonde layered pixie bob with dark roots is an excellent cut for anyone looking to make a style change. It’s your best bet if you want movement or texture while still keeping your look short and chic. Ask your hairstylist to piece out your layers for extra texture. When styling, focus on using products that provide volume and texture. Because these are the two main components of this cut.
#4: Trendy Pixie with an Undercut and Layers
I have had consultations with clients that want to get a short haircut but don’t want clippers. I have to say, don’t be afraid to try some clipper details on your short cut. There’s a big misconception that once the clippers come out, haircuts become masculine. And that just simply isn’t the case.
#5: Charming Silver Pixie
Are you looking for a stack short cut with lots of movement that blends with your natural silver fox color hair? You may want to try out this ash-toned layer look. This could be an excellent choice if you care about dimension and contrast in your short crop style. This edgy layered pixie is perfect if you want a textured cropped haircut. Especially one that can easily balance between casual and special occasion wear. It’s ideal for fashionistas or those who simply love having statement hair!
#6: Layered Pixie with Highlights
Try a layered pixie haircut with natural highlights to enhance your style. Short pixie cuts are great for a woman who wants a quick style. The best way to add texture to your cut is by adding fine highlights throughout the top area of your hair. When wanting this look, ask your stylist for a long wispy fringe, long layers, and a tapered clean hairline.
#7: Thick Layers on a Long Pixie
Thick layers on a long pixie with a cropped neckline are such a sexy hairstyle. This cut creates a soft jawline and is perfect for a heart-shaped face. If you have any urge to accentuate your cheekbones, this is your cut. If you can ask for the longest length to start at the bottom of your earlobe up front. Then get shorter and stacked up in the back.
#8: Dimensional Blonde Layered Pixie
If you find yourself fighting with your mid-length hair, it might be time to take a leap to the short side. Try a dimensional blonde layered pixie. I love very layered pixies because the style time is so easy! To appreciate all the layering, you must create a bit of bend or movement in your hair. I recommend using a small one or a 1.5-inch round brush to help assist in the volume.
#9: White Layered Pixie for Thinning Hair
Try a white layered pixie if you have thinning hair and if you feel you need extra volume. Try getting a mousse for volume. This will help make your hair look thicker. This style will create the illusion of bigger, better hair.
#10: Trendy Pixie with Layers and Balayage
Sport a new look with a trendy pixie with layers and balayage. A pixie is one of the easiest cuts to manage and style. Adding layers will give your hair a fun messy texture and a fuller-looking appearance. I highly suggest getting frequent trims to maintain the cut for stylish-looking locks.
#11: Bright Copper Pixie
For a hairstyle that packs vibrancy and shorter lengths, try a bright copper pixie. Copper shades are one of the best hair colors for women with a fair skin tone that has either neutral or warm undertones. To add volume to your hairstyle, ask your stylist to give you a bunch of shorter layers. This will make it easy to style with minimal effort and products.
#12: Light Blonde Feathered Pixie with a Side Bang
A light blonde feathered pixie is great for women wanting to add volume to their facial features. Keeping a soft, longer, disconnected bang keeps the style sleek and modern. If you decide you want to add a bit more texture to add an edgy flair, ask your stylist for some dry cutting to your haircut. That way it’ll keep the style piecy and flirty.
#13: Jet Black Pixie with a Layered Top
Go for a bold edgy look with a pixie paired with a layered top. A layered pixie doesn’t take much effort to look good and if you hate the blow dryer this cut is for you. Layers on the top give it shape and movement that fall into place. Make the ends wispy to give a soft feminine touch.
#14: Beautifully Layered Long Pixie
A layered long pixie can suit many hair textures. If you’re considering a short pixie, try a longer version first to see if this is something you want to commit to for a while. The layering will create a nice shape, while texturizing will keep it from looking choppy. Styling will be minimal with a texturizing cream and blow dryer, and finish with texture spray.
#15: Layered Blonde Pixie Bob with Dark Roots
Consider a layered pixie bob with dark roots if you’re looking for some high-contrast dimension in your blonde hair. Ask your stylist for a root smudge to add even more dimension. It will also help with a seamless grow-out!
#16: Layered Short Pixie for Fine Hair
Try a layered short pixie for fine hair to achieve a twofold increase in your hair volume. Layered pixie hairstyles amplify height into the hair, provided by the shorter layers at the back. Discuss with your stylist whether to leave length through the front or crop bangs shorter.
#17: Pixie Cut with Layers for Older Women
A pixie cut with layers for older women is a soft and feminine haircut. This layered hairstyle looks best when styled with lots of volume. To get this style, ask your hairstylist for a soft, textured pixie.
Related: See more pixie cuts for older women.
#18: Layered Pixie with Bangs
Try a layered pixie with bangs to add some shape to straight hair. Pixie hairstyles with layers can still be styled in a sleek way with soft movement through the top. Straight-haired ladies will love the versatility of styling this cut with ease.
#19: Voluminous Pixie with Layers
Ask for a voluminous pixie with layers if you have a round face shape. A pixie style with layers helps give your hair some height, elongating a round face shape, giving you symmetry. Know that to take advantage of this shape, a round brush and blowdrying will be required around the crown area to get maximum fullness.
#20: Very Short Layered Pixie for Women Over 30
A very short layered pixie for women over 30 is timeless and sophisticated. Long fringe paired with stacked layers and bringing the hair up and over the ear creates a perfect long pixie layered hairstyle that gives a youthful-looking glow.
Related: See more hairstyles for women over 30.
#21: Choppy Pixie Cut with Layers
Go for a choppy pixie cut with layers to get more width and volume into flat hair. The choppy pixie cut with layers gives ultimate fullness to the hair. Shorter lengths are cut in a way that pushes the hair up, providing maximum volume.
#22: Layered Curly Pixie Cut
Consider a layered curly pixie cut to push your voluminous curls up. The layers of a pixie cut remove heaviness in the hair, allowing the curls to bounce up. Ask your stylist about the best way to style this cut.
#23: Layered Short Pixie Cut for Women with Glasses
Rock a layered short pixie cut for women with glasses to create an edgy finish to your style. The layered shape keeps the longer side-swept fringe, which sweeps over the frames giving an elegant feel. Discuss with your stylist the best way to style bangs for your hair type and spectacles used.
#24: Flattering Pixie with Layers Hairstyle
A layered short hairstyle suits women with thick hair. When considering a layered pixie cut, opt for a softer approach and texture to help remove heaviness from the hair. The layered feel to the hair enables easy styling and low-maintenance.
#25: Tapered Pixie for Curly Hair
Get a tapered pixie for curly hair if you prefer to wear your curls without too much volume. The layered haircut tapers to the hairline, keeping a long shape to the curl, avoiding too much volume and height on top. Try air-drying your curls, as diffusing will tighten and bounce up each curl.
#26: Layered Pixie for Women with Short Hair
A layered pixie for women with short hair offers a soft, undone finish to the tresses. Pixies with layers can be a little longer and textured more to give the hair a light moveable, feathered appearance. This style would work best on straighter hair types due to the texture of the cut.
#27: Younger-Looking Pixie for Women Over 60
Opt for a modern, younger-looking pixie for women over 60 with grey hair. Pixie haircuts with layers look chic with grey hair, giving the hair an edge of modernity. Ask your stylist to create some choppy layers for a messy, lived-in finish.
#28: Youthful Pixie with Layers for Women Over 70
Embrace a youthful pixie with layers for women over 70 to achieve manageable hair. The beauty of a pixie hairstyle with layers is that it doesn’t require a lot of styling. A quick-dry off or air dry and a little of Aveda’s defining whip will give light hold and plenty of definition to your layered pixie.
#29: Choppy Layered Pixie
Go for a choppy layered pixie to integrate a natural wavy texture to your hair. The layered pixie haircut is a classic, timeless piece. Leaving a longer length with choppy layers entices the hair to push in a softer textured fashion. To enhance the cut, spray in Aveda’s Texture Tonic when wet or dry and scrunch the hair for a tousled effect.
#30: Brown Pixie Cut with Layers
A brown pixie cut with layers adds the perfect swoop and texture to a pixie haircut. Layered pixie cuts are ideal for women with thicker hair as the layers take out some weight and provide weightless movement. Thinning out the hair is vital to ensure the hair lays flatter and not so rounded out on the head.
#31: Short Layered Pixie Cut
A short layered pixie cut is great for women with fine and thin hair as the layers create more dimension, volume, and movement. Layered pixies are great for several hair types as layers create a fuller look on the tresses.
Related: See more pixie cuts for thin hair.
#32: Layered Pixie Bob Cut
A layered pixie bob cut is ideal for women who like to keep some length while aiming for an haircut creates dimension, texture, and movement while giving more styling options. With layers, styling the hair comes in several ways and the partition is flippable on either side.
#33: Blonde Layered Pixie Cut
A blonde layered pixie cut adds volume and creates a sleek, professional style. With layers, a pixie cut lays perfectly well and makes the perfect shape. With a blonde hair color on short hair, the color appointment is necessary every 4-5 weeks.
#34: Razored Pixie Cut
A razored pixie cut creates softer layers while maintaining dimension. Layered haircuts using a razor removes bulk effortlessly and give the spiky hair lots of bounce and shattered edges. Keeping a longer fringe and sideburns keeps a pixie haircut looking feminine yet edgy.
#35: Classic Layered Pixie Haircut
A classic layered pixie haircut is beautiful on several hair types and textures. A pixie with layers gives soft movement, especially when styling the hair smooth and forward. Smooth stacking in the back paired with a longer fringe in the front gives off a timeless glow.
#36: Short Asymmetrical Pixie with Layers
A short asymmetrical pixie with layers is a fun way to mix up the classic pixie haircut. A short layered pixie hairstyle paired with long asymmetrical bangs gives an edgy look that is easy to manage. When considering this cut, keep in mind your hair texture and hair growth patterns.
#37: Short Pixie for Older Women with Glasses
A short pixie for older women with glasses gives a sophisticated look and prevents the hair from interfering with your spectacles. Keeping hair above the ears and out of the eyes is vital when wearing glasses.
#38: Shorter Pixie for Women Over 40
A shorter pixie for women over 40 is sassy and easy to style. Cutting with a razor gives the pixie cuts with layers more flow. A simple blow-dry and adding light styling cream to avoid frizziness and keeping hair in place are all you need to do when styling this cut. Ask your stylist for a balayage if you’re wanting to hide or blend grays.
#39: Textured Pixie with Layers for Women Over 50
A textured pixie with layers for women over 50 is a great cut to give off a younger, hip vibe. A pixie haircut with layers is easy to customize for each woman. Longer, wispy layers and fringe are much smoother and give lots of movement.
Related: See more pixies for women over 50.
#40: Stacked Pixie with Layers
A stacked pixie with layers creates the perfect angled shape, adds volume, and is easy to style. Super short stacking on the back of the hair helps to bump up the crown of the head to give lots of volume and texture. Keep cowlicks in mind when deciding how short you would like the layers to be. Adding a soft angle to the hair creates a great shape.
#41: Layered Undercut Pixie for Thick Hair
Consider a layered undercut pixie for thick hair to avoid heavy grow-out and to lower hair maintenance. Layered Pixie haircuts suit women with thicker hair types, as the layers remove any heaviness in the hair. The pixie style cuts down drying and styling time. Adding an undercut will keep the sides tight and short, helping to avoid the sides becoming too bulky too quickly.
Related: See more pixies for thick hair.