What is a Bixie?

Here’s the deal though. The bixie isn’t just “a short bob.” It’s built on internal layering — usually nape-length to chin-length — with shorter pieces around the crown that give it that lived-in, slightly undone shape. That layering is what makes it move. It’s also what makes it tricky. A bixie cut wrong just looks like you grew out a pixie and gave up.

Is it for you?

So who’s it actually for? If you have fine to medium hair that falls flat by 2pm, the layering gives you instant volume without product gymnastics. If your hair is thick, we’re cutting INTO the weight to keep it from turning into a triangle. Wavy and curly textures? Some of the best bixies I’ve seen — your natural pattern does half the styling for you. The only people I’d pump the brakes on are clients with super dense, coarse hair who don’t want to commit to regular trims, because this cut grows out fast and it shows.

Reality check

Maintenance reality check: every 6-8 weeks if you want it to keep that shape. That’s just the truth of short hair.

Am I saying go chop it all off? No. I’m saying if you’ve been scrolling past bixie after bixie and feeling something — that’s worth paying attention to. Save the photos, sit with it, and if the feeling sticks around, have a real consultation with whoever cuts your hair. You can find me at Moss if you want to talk hair in general. I even made a pinterest board with some of my favorite Bixie inspo for you to scroll 3