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20 Long Pixie Haircut Ideas to Consider

A.K.A. 20 bold and beautiful reasons why you should cut off all your hair.

Miriam Herst-Stein | October 19, 2017

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The long pixie haircut (or any pixie haircut) is certainly not for the faint of heart. This cropped style is bold, attention-grabbing and it simply oozes confidence. The transition from long hair to pixie cut can be freeing and a little scary. Many women who have traded longer locks in favor of the long pixie haircut have been known to talk about the freedom that comes with wearing such a short and carefree style. Not to mention cutting most of your hair off will cut your styling routine time in half too! We’ve rounded up a range of pixie styles, and whether you’re looking for something slightly overgrown to what would almost be considered a short bob, we’ve found 20 long pixie cuts you’ll want to consider. Read on:

20 Long Pixie Haircut Ideas

long pixie haircut white hair — Proof that it’s never too late to make a hair statement with a long pixie cut.

1. Cropped White Pixie

We’re easing into this list with a cropped white pixie that makes a bold statement while still remaining classy. Always remember, you can make a hair statement at any age, and we’re big fans of how the cropped pixie looks on white hair.

long pixie haircut white blonde bangs — Combine bangs with a slightly long pixie haircut.

2. White Blonde Bangs

If you’re worried about whether or not a pixie cut will flatter you then consider including a feathered fringe in your look. This face-framing addition is an always flattering option.

long pixie haircut wavy volume brunette — Create this long pixie style in well under five minutes.

3. Wavy Volume

We mentioned that you’ll cut your styling routine (at least) in half, but we think you’ll be amazed by how quickly you can get your hair done. Use a hair straightener to create soft waves for an extra voluminous look. Just don’t forget to protect your strands! Spray Nexxus Promend Heat Protecting Mist before styling to keep your hair healthy and strong.

long pixie haircut volumized dyed — Pair volume with bold color.

4. Play With Color

If you’re ready to make two bold changes at once, then you should consider dyeing your hair at the same time you cut it. A pinkish silvery hue will make a major statement.

long pixie haircut styled brunette — Try one of these streamlined long pixie haircuts.

5. Styled Pixie

Give your pixie a little bit of volume and shine by styling it with product. Run a small amount of Dove Style+Care Volume Amplifier Mousse through the front of your hair for extra shine and volumized hold.

long pixie haircut silver almost bob — We like to think of this as ‘The Very Long Pixie’ and it’s one of our favorite longer pixie cuts.

6. The Almost Bob

If you’re worried about taking the leap straight into a full pixie, then consider this much longer pixie that’s almost a bob.

long pixie haircut brunette shag — Throw it back with one of the old school long pixie hairstyles.

7. The Bowlcut

The old-school shaggy bowlcut will help you nail a high fashion look and enable you to make a major throwback statement.

long pixie haircut red grown out — Keep it in line with your jaw.

8. All Grown Out

This is another option if you want to take it slower and aim for an easy transition into the pixie life.

long pixie haircut pink silver — Make triple the statement.

9. Technicolor

It doesn’t get any cooler than this silver-pink style.

long pixie haircut natural curls — Rock your natural curls in a long pixie.

10. A Natural Look

Embracing your natural texture? That doesn’t mean you can’t rock a pixie. This style looks beautiful in a halo of natural curls.

long pixie haircut messy silver — Run your fingers through your hair and go.

11. Messy Pixie

As far as styling goes, it doesn’t really get any easier than this. We’ve spoken about the ease of styling a pixie, but this is by far the easiest of all. Just run your fingers through your hair and go.

long pixie haircut messy bangs brunette — Try swooped bangs across your forehead.

12. Side Bangs

Ask your stylist for side bangs at the same time you go in for your pixie cut to make double the statement.

long pixie haircut layered brunette — Add more layers for more volume.

14. Layered Pixie

If you’re looking for a way to thicken up hair that’s on the thinner then this is the style for you. Add layers of layers for more volume and the illusion of thicker strands.

long pixie haircut gelled up blonde — Say goodbye to gravity (in the best way) with this longer pixie cut.

15. Gelled Up

Spike up your strands with a stronghold gel, like Suave Professionals Firm Control Sculpting Gel. One of the best parts about wearing your hair this short is being able to embrace bold gravity-defying styles.

long pixie haircut female fade — Yeah, it’s a thing.

16. The Female Fade

Longer on the top and shorter on the sides? We’re calling it the female fade and we’re huge fans of this style.

long pixie haircut blonde brunette — Play with color for a pixie cut long style risk.

17. Multi-Colored

Add some dimension to your pixie by playing with color and layering different shades.

long pixie haircut bleach blonde bangs — Try an iconic bleach blonde color.

18. Bleach Blonde Babe

This light, light shade of bleach blonde hair is highly reminiscent of Old Hollywood red carpet glam.

long pixie haircut bleach blonde all brushed back — The sleekest look of all the longer pixie haircuts.

19. All Brushed Back

Shorter styles can sometimes be a little frustrating when your strands start to fall across your forehead and into your line of vision. Style your pixie in a sleek brushed back style for instant edge and all-day comfort.