Pixie cuts continue to dominate the hairstyle scene, with fresh and exciting variations emerging each year. This year, bold colors are taking center stage, with rainbow hues and unconventional shades like silver and dove-gray breathing new life into blonde pixies. Even vibrant orange balayage, as shown in the image below, can create a stunning look. Brunettes, too, can experiment with striking shades such as electric blue, magenta, teal, silver, and forest green. Adding a trendy pop of color to your pixie cut is an effortless way to refresh your style.
If you’re considering a change but aren’t ready to commit to a traditional pixie, the long pixie cut might be the perfect choice. This versatile style features shorter sides and back, with longer hair on top, offering a low-maintenance yet chic option for women who want a short hairstyle without going too short.
Pixie cuts are characterized by shorter layers at the back and sides, with a longer top section. First popularized in the 1920s, they gained iconic status in the 1950s thanks to Audrey Hepburn’s role in Roman Holiday. Since then, celebrities like Twiggy, Madonna, Emma Watson, and Katy Perry have all embraced the pixie cut, cementing its place as a timeless and versatile hairstyle.
The long pixie cut comes in countless variations: clean and proportional, bold and asymmetrical, undercut, longer in the front, curly, messy, wispy, shaggy, or choppy. To help you find inspiration, we’ve curated 42 stunning examples of long pixie hairstyles. Whether you’re looking for a subtle change or a bold transformation, there’s a style here for everyone.
Pink: The Trendsetting Hue
This model exudes glamour with her trendy platinum-blonde pixie. The sides are clipped short, while the top features a chic, forward-swept style with piece-y bangs. A hint of pink at the roots and along one side adds a modern, edgy finish to this contemporary look.
Pretty Purple Accents
This asymmetrical pixie-bob is ideal for balancing a broader face shape. One side features a classic pixie cut with wispy ends, while the other showcases a smooth, sleek section with a stunning purple accent. The result is a dynamic and eye-catching style.
Golden Yellow with Orange Lowlights
This vibrant hair color highlights the model’s golden undertones beautifully. The yellow-blonde base is enriched with orange lowlights, adding depth and texture. Lightly separated, over-long bangs soften the overall look, creating a casual yet polished style.
Gray and Pink Balayage
This modern color combination features a blonde base with pink and white tones, creating a stunning backdrop for the blended magenta and silver-gray balayage. The fluid, curved layers of this pixie cut are accentuated by the 3D effect of the multi-dimensional color.
Soft Dove-Gray Roots with Platinum Blonde
Platinum blonde is a striking shade that complements warm skin tones and blue eyes. Instead of traditional dark roots, this pixie features soft dove-gray roots, adding a modern twist. Updating your hair color is an easy way to keep your style fresh and flattering.
Edgy Dark Pixie for Heart-Shaped Faces
This bold pixie features a boyish cut with an asymmetrical tip and a vintage 1970s hairline. The spiky crown is styled forward, while side-swept bangs frame the forehead. Neutral base tones are enhanced with dark highlights and blonde tips for added dimension.
Red-Hot Quiff
This playful pixie cut features a Tin-Tin-inspired quiff, a trendy male hairstyle adapted for a feminine look. The higher forehead styling adds length to round faces, while the bold red hue injects a fun and vibrant energy into the style.
Black and Silver Roots
This dazzling silver pixie is a modern masterpiece. The short-clipped sides and back create a fading black border, making the silver layers pop even more. Subtle hints of green and purple shine add an innovative touch to this edgy design.
Warm Dual-Blonde on Brunette Bangs
This clever haircut features a double-blonde balayage on side-swept bangs, adding warmth and movement. The contrast between blonde and dark brown creates depth, making the hair appear fuller. The medium-blonde tones also soften and complement a variety of skin tones.
Smoky Teal, Gray, and Magenta Geo-Cut
This edgy style redefines the classic dark pixie. The clipped border aligns with the geometric theme, while side-swept bangs soften the look for longer face shapes. The standout feature is the elegant blend of magenta, teal, and gray jewel tones, adding a high-fashion edge.
Teal Balayage on Sharp-Tip Pixie
This trendy pixie features disconnected layers, creating an edgy texture over short bangs. The slightly uneven sides are balanced by a stunning teal balayage that sweeps across the dark layers, adding a bold pop of color.
Forest-Green Highlights on Black Bob
This sleek pixie-bob boasts volume and bounce, thanks to thick hair that creates a curly silhouette. One side features an angular, textured edge, while the other showcases a striking forest-green highlight. Side-swept bangs complete this eye-catching look.
Rich Russet-Red Elfin Cut
This layered pixie features a feathery texture on the sides, framing the face with soft, relaxed lines. The rich auburn hue adds warmth and definition, making it perfect for those with duller skin tones.
Rippled Gray Texture with Purple and Green Gloss
This modern pixie cut features textured layers with feathery tips, softened by a swept-over style. The gray base is enhanced with purple and green gloss, adding movement and a touch of sparkle to this edgy look.
Lavender and Coral Accents
This asymmetrical pixie combines coral-pink blonde on top with lavender highlights, creating a stunning contrast. Natural brown roots add depth, emphasizing the layered angles of this unique style.
Pure White Razored Pixie
This bold, razored pixie features a short back and sides, with fluffy volume at the crown and textured bangs. The pure white color adds a radical, edgy vibe, perfect for showcasing delicate facial features.
Silver-Lavender Fauxhawk
This stunning fauxhawk combines punk-inspired short sides with a classy lavender-silver-blonde top. The result is a modern, edgy pixie that’s both stylish and sophisticated.
Textured Orange Quiff
This textured quiff features a gray-blonde base with dual-tone orange highlights, creating a wave-like movement. The added volume at the crown elongates the face, making it ideal for rounder face shapes.
Hot-Pink Sixties Geo Pixie
This retro-inspired pixie features a stacked back and a swept-across top, with a bold hot-pink hue adding a modern twist. Paired with dark-rimmed glasses, this look is both nostalgic and contemporary.
Neutral Blonde Fauxhawk Quiff
This fauxhawk quiff combines forward movement with a curly top, creating a playful yet stylish look. The neutral blonde color with dark roots adds dimension, enhancing the overall appeal of this trendy cut.
Blonde Wavy Lixie Cut
The blonde wavy lixie cut merges the charm of a long pixie with flowing waves, offering a chic, effortless style. Its tousled layers provide volume and a relaxed vibe, ideal for both casual outings and evening elegance.
Silver Side-Swept Pixie with Brunette Border
This asymmetrical pixie features a side-swept top in silver-blonde, complemented by dark roots that create a curved border. The result is a modern, edgy style that’s both unique and fashionable.
Trendy Brunette Pixie with Piece-y Texture
This thickly layered pixie is styled upward from the crown, creating a piece-y texture that adds height and movement. Side-swept bangs break up the lines above the forehead, making this style perfect for glasses wearers.
Espresso Brown with Caramel Highlights
This pixie cut is beautifully enhanced with a rich Espresso Brown base and dimensional Caramel Highlights. The contrast between the dark roots and warm streaks brings movement and texture to the style, while the edgy, voluminous layers and undercut elevate the look with modern sophistication. Perfect for those who want a bold yet wearable statement haircut.
Final Thoughts
Keep in mind that bleaching is often necessary to achieve these vibrant, trendy colors. While this can add thickness to fine or medium hair, it’s essential to maintain colored hair with regular conditioning treatments to keep it shiny, soft, and healthy.
