Growing out a pixie cut guide, helpful websites

Tada! I have a bob! A real life bob! Oh boy!!!!

Yup, my hair has filled in on the back now and is a uniform length!
Middle parting my hair has been a livesaver for me. My hair from my bagns fills out my sides more and gives my hair a more symetrical look while adding the illution of length to my sides. Its a really nice change! Its perfect for the length of hair I have now! (I do have those little flippys on the side though that just won't straighten)

I'm really happy with my hair now and I don't think you guys need any help from here, seeing I no longer have a pixie cut.


...But can I tell you something? I miss the perks of having a pixie cut.


Such as seeing other girls in the street with pixie cuts, and smiling at each other, instantly bonding for life.

The people that come up to you saying "Wow! I wish I was the brave!"

Being one of the only girls at my school with that haircut being dubbed "The tall girl with the pixie cut".

But I don't miss not being able to smell the shampoo in my hair, Not being able to put it up for special occasions or not being able to pull of anything else that was slightly masculine.

Its a change to have longer hair, and so far I like it. Maybe I'll have another pixie cut again someday (I probably will). But its on to new things this summer and I hope pastel hair will be one of them.


As my pixie cut posts are becoming increasing popular, I thought for my last pixie post as I thank you gift for sticking with me I thought I would link you all to a master directory of all blogs, websites, videos and pictures helpful to growing out a pixie cut.


If you know anymore websites you would like me to add or you would like me to add your own, please contact me!

So Voila!

The Ultimate Growing Out Pixie Cut Directory 

WEBSITES:

http://www.thecurtiscasa.com/2013/05/5-tips-for-growing-out-pixie-cut.html

http://galtime.com/article/beauty/21/54889/how-grow-out-pixie-cut

http://www.xojane.com/beauty/do-this-dont-1990s-momhair

http://hairconnection.net/blog/tips-for-growing-out-a-pixie-cut/

http://lupinelydia.blogspot.ca/2013/05/how-to-grow-out-pixie-cut-step-one.html

http://gettinpretty.blogspot.ca/2013/05/successfully-growing-out-pixie-cut.html

http://nauticalowl.blogspot.ca/2013/04/how-to-grow-out-pixie-cut.html

http://hairstylesforhotmamas.blogspot.ca/2012/04/growing-out-pixie-cut.html

http://helpfulfolly.blogspot.ca/2013/03/growing-out-pixie-cut.html

http://raysymons.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/growing-out-a-short-pixie-cut/

http://www.xcsunnyhair.com/blog/5-tricks-to-growing-out-a-pixie-cut/

http://freckleberryfinds.com/2012/11/how-to-grow-out-a-pixie-cut/

http://www.howtohairgirl.com/tag/grow-out-a-pixie-cut/

http://www.maybematilda.com/2012/09/growing-out-pixie-cut-one-year-later.html

http://www.littlebirdfashion.com/2013/04/growing-out-cropped-hair-epic-journey.html

http://pinterest.com/bexmoi/growing-out-the-pixie/

http://pinterest.com/alecsandravelez/the-pixiegrowing-out-pixie-but-not-quite-bob/

http://thepixieprocess.tumblr.com/

VIDEOS:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diWsz74VPqw

Growing Out Your Pixie Cut! | itsjustjeorgia

Growing out my pixie cut

Growing Out My Pixie Cut Month #1! + Tips For You!

Growing out a Pixie Cut

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxgJn4C4eDk


I thought this comic by Tyler Ferder was hilariously accurate too. I've done the Bieber, 90's heartthrob, bedhead and the Laura Bush and most recently the Javier Bardem. XD

Hoooooo! All done! It seems like threres so much more info for people growing out pixie cuts nowadays.


Alright guys, seeing as I don't have a pixie cut anymore,  I might make it my last post about the subject. (Don't quote me on that though) If you guys need anymore help I'm always here~!

Thank you all for sharing this experience with me. I hope my directory will help you all out! And I hope you all stick around for my other blog posts, be them music reviews, advice or fashion.

See you all later :D

Growing out a pixie cut part 2: Inbetween stage and short bob

It's been about about another month of growth since my first 'growing out a pixie cut' post. I'm still pretty much still in that in the in-betweener stage.

I've gotten a trim since then (I was so nervous I was squirming in  the chair!) and came out with a look that I hadn't really expected. Not in a bad way, just a look that I'd never had before. Unstyled and straight from the chair It looked sort of like a one of those mod/helmet/ A-line/high fashion/blunt/flapper bobs.  Its hard to describe, but.....you know what I'm talking about!

Kind of inbetween these cuts, but my layers are a little different.
It was a shock to see myself at first, and I didn't know if I liked it or not. But afterwords I realized
This was the first step away from the pixie cut.

I got a haicut that wasn't a pixie cut.

Finaaaallyy! And once I grew into the cut I liked it more and more, using bold flat colors in my wardrobe to match the new style. I can swoosh it behind my ears for an elf-like style! Unfortunately I don't have have her magical hairdresser products to make my hair so smooth and shiny, but I don't mind! I like the bedhead look as well.

I haven't had such short bangs for a while (besides my awful attempt a couple years ago to try and cut my own bangs. 'shudder') but the shorter bangs seem to create the illusion that my hair is longer than it is. As my hair is getting longer I'm opting more for a middle part as that seems to create some added length-illusion and fullness as I can part my bangs to the side to give my hair a more full look.
Tada! There's me!

Bangs swept to one side vs. full bangs

Sides behind my ears vs. covering my ears

AGG! I should have cropped my hands out but...I'm too lazy now...

Hmm, and I didn't realise that my hair was kind of messy this morning...but that's all cool. I like it that way anyways. :)

Comparing this post to my last pixie post, I'm not that much farther along in growth, but instead of being on out-grown pixie cut look, now I have kind of a short bob. Its coming along! Slowly, but it its growing.

During this stage I'm trying to cut back on straightening and curling just for the sake of healthy hair, but I occasionally texturize my bangs.

Okay! So that's my second installment of growing out my pixie cut! I think I may be finally past the awkward parts of growing it out (Or am I??? DUN DUN DUUUN) Tune in next time!

Check out the next episode here!

I Got a Terrible Haircut

Where did it go wrong!?!?!

About a half a year ago I went into the salon I brought in a picture of Rainie Yang's short hair tucked behind her ears because I like the rounded shape of her short hair but I wanted to keep my length since I was growing out my hair. 

Halfway through the hairdresser said. “Well, I’ve trimmed the back up a bit, but I’m just going to make the sides shorter to even it up when it grows out. Okay? Okay.” This is where I should have snapped out of my after school daze and told her no. Buuuttt I kept quiet and passive, leading me up to the worst haircut ever imaginable.

She cut the sides unevenly, and not past the top of my ear, giving me a mini rat tail and a short bowl cut on top.

 4 months of growing it out. Gone.

It looked kind of like this expect this looks better

I was devastated. It looked awful.
It was so short there was no possible way to get it re-cut without shaving it all off.

People at school noticed. When my very HONEST and BELOVED friends saw me the first day, they downright gasped “Your hair!!! OHGAWD WHAT HAPPENED?”. 

Friends reaction

There was no denying that it was awful. I don’t have any pictures of that first month for a reason. 

To be truthful, It wasn’t all the hairstylist's fault (though there is NO way that I'm ever going there again). I should have spoken up. The experience made me a little afraid to go to the hairdressers ever again, but eventually I switched places.

Tips for bad the recipients of bad haircuts (especially those that are too short to re-cut):

1. Don’t get angry at your stylist. Nothing good will come of it. Speak up and tell her calmly what you don’t like and what you like. If its long enough to cut again maybe damage control and ask if re cutting it is an option.-

2. You are allowed one good cry/freakout

After that you just need to move on. Hair is hair and although you might look like a troll doll now, this is not the worst thing that could happen to you. Overcompensate your bad hair by becoming a better person. In times to come your terrible haircut will make a great story that everyone will laugh about or a horrible memory that everyone will block out of there minds!

3. If it’s winter: Congratulations! Its hat time!

4. Please, think twice resort to wearing wigs or extensions. I KNOW YOU GOOGLED IT. I thought about wearing extensions and even bought one just to see how it looked. I decided that it wasn’t for me. Maybe that’s just me though, probably because I don’t like the way that long hair looks on me. If you do get extensions, please wait a couple weeks to decide if you want to wear them and make sure that either they’re good quality or Nicki Minaj crazy.

5. Shower to assess the damage. Maybe it’s just styled weird. It happens sometimes

6. Play around with the straightener and curler. Even with my tiny scruff of hair on my head the curler added a cute amount of poufy volume that I learned to live with (Instead on leaving it in its natural bowlcut disaster look.

7. Smile, like it never even happened. Come up with a lot of witty comebacks if people insult your hair.

8. I don't know anything about hair growth vitamins, nor have I ever used them, but if any of you find them useful, please do share!

I know things don't look so rosy right now, but I promise, in a month or two it won’t be a big deal at all. 

Here's some pusheen gifs to cheer you up.

How to style a pixie cut

Feeling a little trapped by your pixie cut? It may not seem like it but there are a lot of little ways you can change up you style!

1. Change your part to the opposite side! This one’s pretty simple but sometimes having the right part for your face. Give it a try! What can go wrong! Do it! Do it now! By doing that I actually discovered that my part to the right side showed off my eyes a little better and covered up a little plucking mishap on my left eyebrow..-_- shhhhhh

Examples with Carey Mulligan!

 

2. Texturize with beach waves! I’m not lucky to have my mothers wavy hair but luckily there's product and pins for that!

3. Curl it!

Oh! The Style Envy!

I was watching a music video with my friend and I saw this guy. He pretty much rocked a curly ramen pompadour and I thought maybe I should try to curl my pixie cut. Thus proves: Inspiration can come from absolutely anywhere.
Now I curl my pixie cut often. I like the volume it gives me and I think if done right it can look very elegant and punk-y. If done wrong it can look like a little poofy fro wannabe. 

                                                                       Me and my fro

4. Fo-hawk it or spike it like Halle Berry. I love the style and texture of her pixie cut.

Though fo-hawks and spikes are usually associated with the punk looks, Halle Berry makes hers look high fashion and chic. So don't be intimidated by this look, hair spiking is for more than just rockers! Just notice how her faux hawk doesn't contain straight clean lines. Keep it casual and random.

5. Sleek it to one side. I love this look. It’s so clean and elegant. And professional too! 

6. Try pulling, twisting or braiding it back.This look can go very wrong or right if done well. You sort of have to have air of elegance to pull this one off without looking silly. I do it sometimes around the house to keep my bangs off my forehead and my skin clear, but I usually don't wear it around.

                                                              Not bad, but not my favorite.

7. Try changing the color. If you’re blonde go brown! If you’re brown go blonde! If you’re a redhead I envy you! Low-lights, high-lights, natural and unnatural colors! The sky's your limit! Lately I keep thinking about going blonde. It'd be quite a change!

What do you do to style your pixie?

For those who have just gotten pixie cuts:

YOU DID IT! You got a pixie cut! Good for you and welcome to the club! There’s absolutely nothing like it is there? Bet you’re feeling free aren’t ya ;D Here's a few things to expect you’re still feeling a little strange about your new hair.

1. Don’t worry if you think it looks a little strange at first. I know it’s a little weird to see yourself looking completely different in the mirror but you’ll get used to it eventually. Later on when the shock has died of you’ll find your swing. You just have to get used to it.  Just start trying different ways to style it. I was pretty clueless at first and I thought having a pixie cut meant you never had to style your hair. Wrong wrong wrooong perception!

Notice how small I tried to get the picture.....

YEOW It hurts to look at this. Ugh. This was the first day I had my pixie cut.

 Though one of the pixie cut’s selling feature can be the carefree ease of a wash and wear doo, chances are a little styling will enhance the look a great deal. Try some new things! A new conditioner, shampoo, blow drying, mousse or some straightening.  For me I usually put in a thickening spray and blow dry. Find what works for you!

Me: a year later with better styling techniques

2. Get ready to take in a lot of shock and awe. Take every compliment with a smile but if someone doesn’t agree with your new hair just shake it off.  I was actually told by a couple of boys that I was prettier with long hair and I was even mistaken for a boy by a guy at my school.

OUCH. X_X

That stung. At least he told me that I was a handsome…but still. I was wearing a dress that day!
But really, if some boys were so close minded didn’t like that I had cut my hair short did I really care about their decision? NAAH. That just made me realize who the accepting interesting guys were.

3. Ditch the sweatpants.  Having a pixie cut will probably naturally your style will change as it does naturally. Prior to having a pixie cut I had more of a street like style and wore sweats to school at least once every week.

But after having a pixie cut, I never could afford to wear them anymore. I believe that’s probably a good thing though as instead, I learned to dress for my body type. Even though my hair was short I started feeling more inspired to dress more feminine.

4. Start paying more attention to eyebrows. My bangs disguised my eyebrows before I got a pixie cut, but afterwords I discovered that they were uneven and patchy. Watch tutorials! Use pencils! Wax! Wax!

Helpful Diagram

Why eyebrows are important...

5. Remember to go for upkeep. A pixie cut is generally a very structured style and you will have to go for trims more often so it doesn’t get wonky.

6. Browsing Pintrest is a great way to get some styling ideas! Here's mine if you are interested! 

Oh! I’m so proud of you! Wear it with confidence!