The 3 Coolest Pixie Cuts For Fine Hair And How To Style Them

If you're planning on getting a pixie cut for fine hair, there are a few key things to note before getting the chop.

Whether you're into the laid-back vibe of a choppy pixie cut or love the lived-in silhouette of an asymmetrical pixie cut, it's important to spend time with your hairstylist during your consultation so they know exactly what your hair type is, how it behaves, your personal style and how much time (and money) you're willing to spend on maintaining a pixie cut.

What to consider when getting a pixie cut for fine hair

According to Dale Herne, hairstylist at Hershesons Fitzrovia, it's all about the length. 'If the hair is too short, this can eliminate any texture and when you apply product, the cut can sit too flat against your head,' he says.

'What I recommend doing with pixie cuts with fine hair is leaving the length a little longer, getting the shape right and then when you apply product it creates the illusion of a tighter crop.'

For coily or curly hair, Herne has this advice: 'It’s better to cut all the sides and back and freehand the top of the hair, that way you create a cool shape without going too short,' he tells ELLE.

Unless you do fancy a buzzcut, it's important not to over-cut the hair. 'You want to keep the softness,' he adds.

How to style a pixie cut for fine hair

'Ideally you want to let hair dry naturally and run your fingers through it and ‘scruff’ the hair up a little bit in the roots,' says Herne, who's a fan of Hershesons' Air Dry Spray as it contains UV protection and enhances the hair's natural texture. A leave-in conditioner with styling benefits like Only Curls Shine and Define Finishing Serum or Living Proof Air Dry Styler will help, too.

Adds Herne: 'You can also rough dry the hair with the new Hershesons Sock Diffuser and use your fingers to create texture and body. The Sock Diffuser softens airflow while maintaining heat, to replicate the look of air-drying.'

Pixie cuts should essentially have some texture to it, rather than sitting flat on the head. 'The more movement the better,' agrees Herne.

The coolest pixie haircut inspiration for fine hair

The short pixie

If you're ready to take the plunge, this close crop pixie is extra short, yet maintains a soft, refined silhouette that looks oh-so-chic.

The side-swept pixie

Featuring longer lengths, this sleek pixie cut is equal parts elegant and relaxed, thanks to the side-parted styling hack.

The full-fringe pixie

Keep things extra cool and statement-making with a flicked-out pixie crop complete with a choppy fringe.

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Medina Azaldin

Beauty Editor, ELLE and Harper's Bazaar UK

Medina Azaldin is the beauty editor of ELLE and Harper's Bazaar UK, working across print and digital features. She has more than seven years journalism experience and has previously written for Red and Good Hoousekeeping. When she's not demystifying the latest skincare ingredient, sniffing out the next big perfume trend or uncovering the science behind wellness practices, you'll most likely find her in Hatchards Piccadilly or watching a crime series with her cats. Oh, and she's a competitive cheerleader, too.