Is a Pixie Cut Right for You?

By Vallen Driggers on September 29, 2016

One year ago, I got a pixie cut that changed my life. It took me a long time to work up the nerve to go through with this wild idea that I had somehow gotten in my mind. I would say I thought about it for at least a year. I wanted to make sure it wasn’t just the feeling I get every so often that says, “You haven’t done anything in a while. You should get a pixie cut.”

People, women specifically, joke all the time like “Oh, I’m just gonna cut all my hair off. I just can’t deal with it anymore.” It is quite a bit rarer to have someone actually do this though.

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When I approached my mom about the issue, I was almost looking for her to tell me not to do it. I guess in some part of my mind I thought maybe a pixie cut was just too crazy of a move for me and I needed her to set me straight. The problem with that is she loved it. She wanted it done immediately. She was quick to point out that it was my decision in the end, but she was all there for it.

This should not have been surprising to me. My mom has always told me to do anything I want with my hair. “It grows back,” she says. And it always has. But something this drastic … I was expecting a bit of motherly concern. The lack thereof made me really step back and think of this as a real possibility.

I did my research. I read all the articles:

-          Do You Have the Right Face Shape for a Pixie Cut?

-          Which Pixie Cut is Right for You?

-          Does a Pixie Cut Match Your Personality?

-          Why I’m Not Happy with My Pixie Cut.

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I remember that last specific subject matter, which was actually a YouTube video. This girl just hated everything about her pixie cut. Her main reason seemed to be merely that it wasn’t done right. So, heads up here, go to someone you trust to get this kind of thing done, probably someone who has done it before.

Regardless, all this kind of started to stress me out. DO I have the right face shape for a pixie cut? What shape even is my face? How many different pixie cuts are there? How does my personality majorly affect whether or not I should cut my hair?

The personality aspect is something that I saw a lot of. The idea is that having short hair is going to make you stand out and you shouldn’t get this cut if you want something to hide behind. If you use your hair as a security blanket, maybe this isn’t the right choice for you.

Well, let me tell you. I am an introvert. No part of me is trying to get the great majority of people to pay more attention to me. I am not uncomfortable with myself, but please understand that I am just trying to do me and go about my day. Don’t put me in the spotlight.

And that’s when I realized that what I do with my hair should not be about other people. This wasn’t about how other people viewed me. It was about what I wanted to do with MY appearance. Sure, other people might see me. Some might like my pixie cut, some might not, but here’s the thing: they have absolutely no say in the matter.

In the end, I just decided to go for it. My hair is too thick to grow out, which I wanted to do for a long time. (I just wanted to be able to braid it, okay?) So why not hit the complete different end of the spectrum? Most importantly, this just felt like something that I needed to do.

It was love at first sight.

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You know that feeling of dread and sudden grieved acceptance when you get your hair done and your hairdresser turns you around to the mirror, asks, “What do you think,” and you say, “It looks so great ……” but you’re really wondering where the nearest wig shop is at?

This was not like that.

With every strand of hair that dropped to the floor, I felt how right this was. And to this day, I have no regrets about my decision.

I got a huge positive reception from my friends and family (at least no one told me they hated it). But that could not have mattered less to me. I am extremely happy with my pixie. Every day in this Florida weather is another way to scream it from the rooftops. And, as lazy as I am with my hair in general, it is a beautiful, beautiful thing.

So, if you are considering making the change to a pixie but maybe you’re a little hesitant, I have only one question for you.

Do YOU want to do it?

Sure, you can do your research. You will probably be more satisfied if your cut frames your face properly. But don’t choose not to do it because you are worried about the reactions of others. This is a personal decision, and you should do it for you.

Do know that, if your hair is anything like mine, you will need to have it trimmed approximately every four to five weeks for the ideal pixie cut. So be prepared for that. In my experience, that is quite literally the only downside. Well … you may get the occasional “Excuse me, sir.” I’ve gotten it, I believe, only twice in a little over a year. And yes, I remember both times quite vividly. But hey, two days out of 365 ain’t bad.

So, personally, I say go for it, but I’m a little biased. I am ridiculously in love with my hair.

And hey, if you don’t feel the same, just remember: it grows back.

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