How To Effortlessly Style a Pixie Cut

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I don't think I've ever written a post about my short hair!  Well, maybe a once or twice, but I never really talked about WHY I opt to have a pixie cut.  I like having pixie cuts because I have fine, limp hair.  It makes me look younger and it doesn't bog my head down.  When I have longer hair, it just falls flat around my face.  

Of course, it is also important to know that having short hair has its pros and cons.  One of the biggest pros is that it's a wash-and-wear kind of style.  I can wake up and take a shower (including wash my hair), and 30 minutes later, I can just lightly blow dry it for 30 seconds and I'm out the door.  

A root spray like the Dove Root Lift Spray helps a lot in creating volume.  I simply spritz my roots (semi-dry hair) and blow dry for 30 seconds.  I also use a styling brush to create more volume.

The con is that since hair grows fast, you have to maintain the style.  I get a hair cut every 5 to 6 weeks, and my colorist colors my hair every 2 to 2.5 months.

Some people may think that having short hair is boring because it's the same style over and over again, but the girl can style pixie cuts in 3 effortless ways.  See her video below!



(Video is brought to you by Mode Media. All opinions are completely mine.)

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