The pixie bob is a timeless and versatile hairstyle that combines the edginess of a pixie cut with the elegance of a bob. As we approach 2024, this trendy haircut is set to become even more popular, with new variations and styling techniques emerging. Whether you’re looking for a bold and daring change or a subtle and sophisticated update, there’s a pixie bob hairstyle that’s perfect for you. In this article, we’ll explore 32 stunning pixie bob haircuts that are sure to turn heads in 2024, along with useful tips, products, and tools to help you achieve and maintain your desired look.
1. The Classic Pixie Bob
The classic pixie bob is a timeless choice that never goes out of style. This cut features short layers on top and slightly longer layers at the back, creating a beautiful and feminine shape. It’s perfect for those who want a low-maintenance hairstyle that still looks chic and polished.
To style a classic pixie bob, you’ll need a quality pomade or wax to add texture and hold. We recommend the Moroccan Oil Texture Clay ($28) for a natural, pliable hold with a matte finish.
2. The Asymmetrical Pixie Bob
For those who love to make a statement, the asymmetrical pixie bob is an excellent choice. This cut features longer layers on one side and shorter layers on the other, creating an edgy and modern look. It’s perfect for those with oval or heart-shaped faces.
To accentuate the asymmetry of this cut, try using a texturizing spray like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray ($48) to add volume and movement to the longer side.
3. The Textured Pixie Bob
The textured pixie bob is a great option for those with naturally wavy or curly hair. This cut features layers of varying lengths, creating a tousled and effortless look. It’s perfect for those who want a low-maintenance hairstyle that still looks stylish and trendy.
To enhance your natural texture, use a salt spray like the Ouai Wave Spray ($26) for beachy waves or a curl-enhancing cream like the DevaCurl One Condition Ultra Creamy Daily Conditioner ($28) for defined curls.
4. The Blunt Pixie Bob
The blunt pixie bob is a bold and daring choice that is perfect for those with strong facial features. This cut features a blunt, straight-across fringe and short layers all around. It’s perfect for those who want a sleek and sophisticated look.
To achieve a sleek, blunt look, you’ll need a high-quality flat iron like the GHD Platinum+ Styler ($249) and a smoothing serum like the Kerastase Nutritive Nectar Thermique ($42) to protect your hair from heat damage.
5. The Shaggy Pixie Bob
The shaggy pixie bob is a great option for those who want a relaxed and effortless look. This cut features layers of varying lengths, creating a tousled and messy effect. It’s perfect for those with oval or square-shaped faces.
To style a shaggy pixie bob, use a texturizing paste like the Shu Uemura Texture Wave ($39) to add definition and hold without weighing your hair down.
Table: Pixie Bob Haircuts for Different Face Shapes
| Face Shape | Recommended Pixie Bob Haircuts |
|---|---|
| Round | Asymmetrical, Textured |
| Oval | Classic, Shaggy |
| Square | Textured, Shaggy |
| Heart | Asymmetrical, Blunt |
| Long | Classic, Textured |
As the great hairstylist Vidal Sassoon once said, “Haircuts are geometry. It’s great for straightening out people’s angles and proportions.” With the right pixie bob haircut, you can enhance your facial features and create a look that is both stylish and flattering.
6. The Curly Pixie Bob
If you have naturally curly hair, the curly pixie bob is a great option. This cut features short layers all around, allowing your curls to take centre stage. It’s perfect for those who want a low-maintenance hairstyle that still looks stylish and trendy.
To keep your curls looking their best, invest in a quality curl cream like the DevaCurl One Condition Delight ($28) or the SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie ($11.99).
7. The Highlighted Pixie Bob
The highlighted pixie bob is a great way to add some dimension and depth to your look. This cut features highlights or lowlights that are strategically placed to enhance your facial features and create a more dynamic look.
When it comes to highlights, opt for a professional service at your local salon to ensure even, natural-looking results. Prices can vary but expect to pay anywhere from $100 to $300 or more, depending on your location and the expertise of your colourist.
8. The Undercut Pixie Bob
The undercut pixie bob is a bold and daring choice that is perfect for those who want to make a statement. This cut features short layers on top and an undercut at the back, creating a sleek and edgy look.
To maintain the sharpness of your undercut, invest in a quality trimmer like the Wahl Color Pro Cordless Rechargeable Hair Clipper & Trimmer ($59.99) for easy touch-ups at home.
9. The Messy Pixie Bob
The messy pixie bob is a great option for those who want a relaxed and effortless look. This cut features layers of varying lengths, creating a tousled and messy effect. It’s perfect for those who want a low-maintenance hairstyle that still looks stylish and trendy.
To achieve a perfectly undone look, use a texturizing spray like the Drybar Triple Sec 3-in-1 ($28) to add grit and volume without weighing your hair down.
“A great haircut can be the ultimate form of self-expression.” – Tippi Hedren
10. The Spiky Pixie Bob
The spiky pixie bob is a bold and daring choice that is perfect for those who want to make a statement. This cut features short, spiky layers all around, creating an edgy and punk-inspired look.
To achieve a bold, spiky look, use a strong-hold gel like the Redken Hardwear 16 Super Strong Sculpting Gel ($20) and a boar bristle brush like the Denman Grooming Brush ($14.95) to sculpt and shape your spikes.
11. The Braided Pixie Bob
The braided pixie bob is a great way to add some texture and interest to your look. This cut features short layers all around, with the option to add braids or twists for a unique and stylish touch.
To achieve intricate braids, you’ll need a quality styling paste with a stronghold, like the Ouidad Curl Immersion Triple Treat Deep Conditioner ($38), which also helps nourish and define your curls or waves. You may also want to invest in a set of styling clips, like the Goody Classics Duckbill Clips ($4.99 for 8), to keep your braids in place.
12. The Slicked-Back Pixie Bob
The slicked-back pixie bob is a sleek and sophisticated choice that is perfect for those who want a polished and professional look. This cut features short layers that are slicked back with pomade or gel, creating a sleek and streamlined effect.
To achieve this look, you’ll need a high-shine pomade like the Layrite Superhold Pomade ($19.99) and a boar bristle brush like the Ibiza Hair B3 Brush ($64.99) for a smooth, sleek finish.
13. The Razored Pixie Bob
The razored pixie bob is a great option for those who want an edgy and modern look. This cut features layers that are carefully razored and textured, creating a tousled and effortless effect.
To maintain the textured look of a razored pixie bob, you’ll need a high-quality texturizing spray like the Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray ($48) or the R+Co Dallas Thickening Spray ($32) for added volume and grip.
14. The Pixie Bob with Bangs
The pixie bob with bangs is a great way to add some drama and interest to your look. This cut features short layers all around, with the addition of bangs that can be worn swept to the side or straight across.
To style your bangs, you’ll need a quality pomade or wax with a flexible hold, like the Hanz de Fuko Scheme Cream ($19.95) or the Baxter of California Clay Pomade ($23).
15. The Wavy Pixie Bob
The wavy pixie bob is a great option for those with naturally wavy hair. This cut features layers of varying lengths, creating a tousled and effortless effect that showcases your natural waves.
To enhance and define your waves, try using a sea salt spray like the Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray ($6.99) or the Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray ($27) for a beachy, tousled look.
Table: Top Styling Products for Pixie Bob Haircuts
| Product Type | Recommended Products |
|---|---|
| Pomades/Waxes | Moroccan Oil Texture Clay, Hanz de Fuko Scheme Cream, Layrite Superhold Pomade |
| Texturizing Sprays | Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray, Drybar Triple Sec 3-in-1, R+Co Dallas Thickening Spray |
| Salt Sprays | Not Your Mother’s Beach Babe Spray, Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray |
| Curl Creams | DevaCurl One Condition Delight, SheaMoisture Coconut & Hibiscus Smoothie |
| Hair Gels | Redken Hardwear 16 Gel, Ouidad Curl Immersion Triple Treat Deep Conditioner |
As the iconic hairstylist Vidal Sassoon famously said, “A good haircut is like a well-fitting pair of shoes.” With the right styling products and tools, you can take your pixie bob haircut to new heights and ensure it looks polished and on-trend for 2024.
16. The Choppy Pixie Bob
The choppy pixie bob is a great option for those who want an edgy and modern look. This cut features layers that are carefully choppy and textured, creating a tousled and effortless effect.
To style a choppy pixie bob, you’ll need a texturizing paste or cream like the Shu Uemura Texture Wave ($39) or the Kevin Murphy Rough. Rider ($38) to enhance the choppy layers and add grip.
17. The Feathered Pixie Bob
The feathered pixie bob is a great way to add some softness and femininity to your look. This cut features layers that are carefully feathered and textured, creating a soft and romantic effect.
To style a feathered pixie bob, use a lightweight styling cream like the Ouai Hair Oil ($28) or the Moroccan Oil Treatment ($34) to add shine and softness without weighing down your feathered layers.
18. The Pixie Bob with Side-Swept Bangs
The pixie bob with side-swept bangs is a great way to add some drama and interest to your look. This cut features short layers all around, with the addition of side-swept bangs that can be worn swept to the side or straight across.
To keep your side-swept bangs in place, try using a lightweight styling cream like the Sachajuan Hair Paste ($28) or the R+Co Dart Pomade Stick ($25) for a flexible, natural-looking hold.
19. The Layered Pixie Bob
The layered pixie bob is a great option for those who want a dimensional and dynamic look. This cut features layers of varying lengths, creating a tousled and effortless effect that adds depth and interest to your look.
To style a layered pixie bob, you’ll need a texturizing powder like the Redken Powder Grip 03 ($22) or the Ouai Texture Hair Powder ($28) to add grip and volume to your layers.
20. The Pixie Bob with Shaved Sides
The pixie bob with shaved sides is a bold and daring choice that is perfect for those who want to make a statement. This cut features short layers on top and shaved sides, creating an edgy and punk-inspired look.
To maintain your shaved sides, you’ll need a quality trimmer like the Wahl Color Pro Cordless Rechargeable Hair Clipper & Trimmer ($59.99) for easy touch-ups at home.
21. The Pixie Bob with Tapered Nape
The pixie bob with tapered nape is a great option for those who want a sleek and modern look. This cut features short layers on top and a tapered nape at the back, creating a streamlined and polished effect.
To style a pixie bob with a tapered nape, use a lightweight serum or oil like the Oribe Signature Moisture Masque ($63) or the Moroccanoil Treatment Light ($34) to smooth down the tapered nape and add shine.
22. The Pixie Bob with Fringe
The pixie bob with fringe is a great way to add some drama and interest to your look. This cut features short layers all around, with the addition of a fringe that can be worn swept to the side or straight across.
To style a pixie bob with fringe, try using a lightweight pomade or wax like the Baxter of California Clay Pomade ($23) or the Hanz de Fuko Sponge Wax ($19.95) to add texture and definition to your fringe.
23. The Pixie Bob with Balayage
The pixie bob with balayage is a great way to add some dimension and depth to your look. This cut features a balayage technique that blends highlights and lowlights seamlessly, creating a natural and effortless look.
Like highlights, balayage is best done by a professional colourist for a natural, blended result. Prices can range from $150 to $400 or more, depending on your location and the expertise of your colourist. To maintain your balayage at home, use a color-protecting hair mask like the Shu Uemura Color Lustre Brilliant Glaze Treatment ($68).
Table: Top Color-Protecting Hair Products
| Product Type | Recommended Products |
|---|---|
| Shampoo/Conditioner | Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner, Redken Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner |
| Hair Masks/Treatments | Shu Uemura Color Lustre Brilliant Glaze Treatment, Olaplex No. 3 Hair Perfector |
| Leave-In Conditioners | Moroccan Oil Protect & Prevent Spray, Kerastase Reflection Fluide Chromatique |
As the legendary Vidal Sassoon once said, “If you don’t look good, we don’t look good.” With the right colour-protecting products, you can ensure your highlighted or balayage pixie bob haircut looks vibrant and fresh for months to come.
24. The Pixie Bob with Ombre
The pixie bob with ombre is a great way to add some dimension and depth to your look. This cut features an ombre technique that blends two or more shades seamlessly, creating a natural and effortless look.
Like balayage, ombre hair is best achieved by a professional colourist for a seamless, blended result. Prices can range from $150 to $400 or more, depending on your location and the expertise of your colourist. To maintain your ombre at home, use a colour-depositing conditioner like the DpHue Color Fresh Hair Masque ($35) or the Keracolor Conditioner ($25).
25. The Pixie Bob with Babylights
The pixie bob with baby lights is a great way to add some dimension and depth to your look. This cut features baby lights, which are very subtle and delicate highlights that create a natural and sun-kissed look.
Babylights are a more subtle and natural-looking approach to highlights, and they can be achieved by a professional colourist or, in some cases, at home with a kit like the L’Oreal Paris Sublime Baby Blonde Highlighting Kit ($10.99). For at-home maintenance, use a purple shampoo like the Pravana Perfect Blonde Shampoo ($11.95) to keep your babylights looking fresh and bright.
26. The Pixie Bob with Root Smudge
The pixie bob with root smudge is a great way to add some depth and dimension to your look. This cut features a root smudge technique that blends the roots with the rest of your hair, creating a natural and seamless look.
A root smudge is a great way to add subtle depth and dimension to your pixie bob haircut, and it can be achieved by a professional colourist or, in some cases, at home with a root touch-up kit like the L’Oreal Paris Root Rescue ($7.99). For at-home maintenance, use a colour-depositing shampoo and conditioner like the Redken Color Extend Shampoo and Conditioner ($22 each) to keep your root smudge looking fresh.
27. The Pixie Bob with Money Piece
The pixie bob with money piece is a great way to add some drama and interest to your look. This cut features a money piece, which is a section of hair that is coloured or highlighted differently than the rest of your hair, creating a focal point that draws the eye.
A money piece is a trendy and eye-catching way to add some dimension and interest to your pixie bob haircut. It can be achieved by a professional colourist or, in some cases, at home with a highlighting kit like the L’Oreal Paris Frost & Design Pull-Through Cap Highlights ($10.99). For at-home maintenance, use a colour-depositing conditioner like the Celeb Luxury Viral Conditioner ($34.99) to keep your money piece vibrant and fresh.
28. The Pixie Bob with Disconnected Undercut
The pixie bob with a disconnected undercut is a bold and daring choice that is perfect for those who want to make a statement. This cut features short layers on top and a disconnected undercut at the back, creating an edgy and punk-inspired look.
To style a pixie bob with a disconnected undercut, you’ll need a strong-hold pomade or wax like the Baxter of California Clay Pomade ($23) or the Hanz de Fuko Claymation ($19.95) to slick back the top layers and create a sharp contrast with the undercut. You’ll also need a quality trimmer like the Wahl Color Pro Cordless Rechargeable Hair Clipper & Trimmer ($59.99) to maintain the undercut.
29. The Pixie Bob with Nape Undercut
The pixie bob with nape undercut is a great way to add some edge and interest to your look. This cut features short layers on top and an undercut at the nape of the neck, creating a sleek and modern look.
To style a pixie bob with a nape undercut, use a lightweight pomade or wax like the Shu Uemura Ample Angora Texture Paste ($39) or the R+Co Cargo Air Cream ($29) to adding texture and holding to the top layers, while keeping the undercut clean and defined.
30. The Pixie Bob with Faux Hawk
The pixie bob with a faux hawk is a great way to add some drama and interest to your look. This cut features short layers on top that are styled into a faux hawk, creating a edgy and punk-inspired look.
To style a pixie bob with a faux hawk, you’ll need a strong-hold gel or pomade like the Redken Hardwear 16 Super Strong Sculpting Gel ($20) or the Suavecito Pomade Firme Hold ($12.99) to sculpt and shape your faux hawk. You may also want to invest in a boar bristle brush like the Denman Grooming Brush ($14.95) for added control and shaping.
31. The Pixie Bob with Geometric Lines
The pixie bob with geometric lines is a great way to add some edge and interest to your look. This cut features short layers that are styled into geometric lines and shapes, creating a modern and avant-garde look.
To style a pixie bob with geometric lines, you’ll need a strong-hold pomade or wax like the Hanz de Fuko Claymation ($19.95) or the Baxter of California Clay Pomade ($23) to sculpt and shape your hair into sharp, geometric lines. You may also want to invest in a quality comb like the Kent Men’s Hand-Crafted Comb ($12.95) for added precision and control.
32. The Pixie Bob with Metallic Accents
The pixie bob with metallic accents is a bold and trendy choice that is perfect for those who want to make a statement. This cut features short layers all around, with the addition of metallic accents like silvery or gold highlights or temporary hair tinsel for a touch of glamour and shine.
To achieve metallic accents, you can opt for a professional colour service at your local salon, or try an at-home highlighting kit like the L’Oreal Paris Feria Brush-On Highlighting Kit ($12.99) for a temporary metallic effect. For added shine and dimension, try using a metallic hair gloss like the Redken Shades EQ Gloss ($20) or the Joico Lumishine Demi-Permanent Crème Color ($13.99) in a silvery or golden shade.
Conclusion
As the iconic Vidal Sassoon once said, “If you don’t look good, we don’t look good.” With the right styling products, tools, and techniques, you can take your pixie bob haircut to new heights and ensure it looks polished, on-trend, and perfectly tailored to your unique style for 2024.