The Pixie Haircut Still Rules the Short Hair Category

Today, Pixies still reign among short hairstyles. According to Spate, the phrase “Pixie Haircut” receives an average monthly search on Google of 1.1 million people, while Tiktok sees an average weekly view of videos tagged with the phrase, which is an average of 38.2 million weeks. At Pixie in 2025, “We’re watching [more] Layers, longer fringes, and even playful undercuts,” says Hingorani.

With all this in mind, showing up at the salon and asking for a “pixie” could lead you in so many different directions. Instead, Diaz recommends doing your research and bringing some Inspo photos to your appointment. One important thing you need to be clear is how much time you want Pixie to give. “Let your stylist know if you can see your ears and neckline or if you want to be slightly veiled,” he says.

It is also important to consider the amount of time you spend styling your hair every day. When I first cut my hair, I thought it would save me time. However, despite my laundry days are short, I found that Pixie styling could still take some time. It takes about 30 minutes to create elastic finger coils and just shave them. And, like many different haircuts, the main drawback of Pixie is its maintenance. Eventually, you’ll still be able to do more trips to the salon even if you stylist your mornings. “Pixies look great when they’re freshly shaped,” Diaz says. “I want to plan my trim every 4-6 weeks.”

Stylists will help you determine the best pixie length and shape for your lifestyle and desired maintenance level, but here are some ideas to get you started.