Most pixie cuts are only a few inches long, but they can be just as versatile, if not more so, as long hair. Thanks to details like layers, bangs, and different textures, styling your pixie cut is fun and relatively stress-free.
Sexy Spiky Pixie Cuts
Many women prefer the spiky look because it’s an easy way to create volume and energy for casual as well as formal occasions. Below are 18 spiky styles that pixie babes simply can’t live without.
1. Messy Spiky Pixie
A popular laid back short spiky look. This look requires minimal styling products and just a few minutes to create that bed head vibe. Focus choppy texture to the top of the head and keep the sides smooth.
2. Short and Tousled Pixie
This short spiky pixie looks best when dry, so steer clear of heavy gels that make hair appear shiny. All you need is a light styling creme to work through damp hair. Short bangs are perfect for this look.
3. Straight Pixie for Older Women
Getting older often requires choosing a short haircut, but it takes an especially stylish babe to rock a spiky pixie cut for older women. This short pixie is perfect for straight hair that is fine rather than full.
4. Longer Spiky Pixie
If you aren’t afraid of height, then this longer pixie may be your next ‘do. A faux hawk shape is necessary at the top of the forehead and should be mirrored by shorter spikes at the back of the head.
5. Feminine Quiff
Office-going ladies can stand out from others by rocking a feminine quiff. Ask for a spiky pixie cut with neatly clipped sides and a long textured top that shortens towards the back. Amp up the look further by dying the top portion blonde for a refreshing two-toned appeal.
6. Long Wild Spikes
Getting a little wild surely won’t hurt! Grow the top a few inches to create ruffled spikes that tend to fall everywhere. Highlights the front with blonde and brown shades to achieve a color block effect and remember to use a hefty amount of gel to make those sharp bristles last throughout the day.
7. Asymmetrical Chop
African-American ladies can make use of their unruly natural black tresses to recreate this funky hairdo with just a little effort. Get an asymmetrical chop featuring one side significantly longer than the other. Use pomade or gel to pinch the ends with your fingers to end up with anime-inspired spikes.
8. Textured Layers
Rejuvenate your look when getting on in years with a messy yet sexy salt and pepper pixie. Skip getting an undercut and opt for texturizing layers that taper towards the sides and back. Tousle the mane with your fingers to achieve a ruffled look that is sure to grab some attention.
9. Choppy Pixie, V-Shaped Bangs
Make a bold move this season to turn your spiky pixie cut into a one-of-a-kind hairstyle. Experiment with gothic V-shaped bangs with a choppy top and focus all the attention towards the front by brushing the hair forward. Leave some spikes standing upright and that’s it.
10. Soft Faux Hawk
Soft yet fierce, this blonde faux hawk with subtle chunks of brown in between is a must-try for ladies who are more into playful short haircuts. The front strands are assembled in the middle with neatly brushed-down sides and a disheveled back. Precisely cut layers are the key to achieving this exact look.
11. Spiky Top + Smooth Sides
Sticking to the basics, copy this androgynous hairdo by clipping the sides to contrast against a long top. Brush up all the strands creating significant height that is ideal to make chubby round/square faces appear longer. Run your fingers through the spikes every now and then to prevent them from falling down.
12. Disheveled Shag
This copper shag with uneven rumpled layers is a lifesaver for all the lazybones out there, especially those who want to add some volume to their thinning mane. The strands are teased and tousled for a chaotic look with sharp baby bangs at the front.
13. Pompadour Pixie
Pompadours have stood the test of time and are a unique way of styling short locks among women. Although the classic version involves creating height on top by sweeping the strands upward from the face over the forehead, you can keep it casual looking by allowing the spikes to tilt slightly on one side.
14. Mohawk Undercut
Another super sexy spiky pixie to channel your inner rock star. The central strip is long, spiky, and painted in a pastel coral tinge to contrast sharply against those dark buzzed sides. To style your mane, all you need is a little styling product and the magic of your fingers.
15. Short Platinum Pixie
Spiky hairstyles can be subtle and elegant just like this shiny platinum silver pixie. The trick to achieving an effortlessly smart look lies in creating a gradual taper on super-short hair. Tiny spikes at the front appear just like a cute mini quiff. Simply stunning!
16. Spiky Hair with Fringe
A cool pixie with bangs is for the artistic babe. Instead of spiking up your bangs, cut them short and lay them flat along the forehead while focusing that edgy, spiky texture on the rest of the hair.
17. Spiky Cut for Thin Hair
Create movement and texture with this spiky pixie for thin hair. The blue roots add dimension to these silver locks. Even if you prefer a more traditional color, this highlighting effect makes hair appear thick and rich.
18. Faux Hawk for Thick Hair
Faux hawks are an easy yet sexy way to style a spiky pixie cut for thick hair. Add height at the top of the forehead to draw attention to your eyes, lengthen a round face shape, or balance out an oval one. If your hair is rather thick, this provides excellent distribution.
The best part about spiky pixies is their flexibility. Spike hair up in a faux hawk or any organic shape that you desire. Don’t overuse product, follow your inner creativity and you’re good to go!