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!

Growing out a pixie cut: Beiber cut and Inbetween stage

For those growing out pixie cuts:

I’m finally growing out my pixie cut. Its been a good run, and I don’t doubt that someday I’m going to be chopping of my hair again, but for the meantime, I've decided that its time for a change and I’m going to be taking on the daunting task of growing it out.

Me a couple years ago before my pixie cut.

OH, how I long for the feeling of long hair able to be put in a pony tail again. It's getting hard not to feel frustrated when I see my friends rocking cool styles like shoulder length ombre and silky top knots when my hair feels like it growing like a snail.  

If you’ve been researching growing out pixie cuts you probably have heard about the Bieber stage (which I was at while beginning to write this), but I’m now pretty much at the Inbetween stage (one of the most awkward stages of all). I liked the Bieber stage too, I think it put a lot of emphasis on my eyes. Plus when you're at the Bieber stage, if you put enough texture or curl into into it, it can still come off as a regular pixie cut.

                                                                  And yes that is Pikachu.

Prior to my Bieber cut I had grown out my hair for a total of four months, but as luck had it I went at a new hairdressers going for a back trim and ended up with the shortest pixie cut I had ever had, AUGH. That was frustrating. But I’ll talk about that in a different post. Heres the link if you want to hear the story. This is where I'm at now:

 

Some tips for being halfway there:

1. Research, research and research! Find styles in which would make good transitions and that you wouldn’t mind. Look on Youtube, Pintrest, Google Images, haircut websites, anywhere really! If you come across anyone else pulling off a good inbetween pixie cut ask them for tips! Also: Its an odd suggestion, but go to google translate and type "very short hair" or "short bob" in other languages and google it. You can find some pretty cool stuff that wouldn't have found before! Also I've gathered up all the websites and videos that I think would be helpful when growing out a pixie cut and I'll link it to you here. 

     


Searched in Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Thai!

2. AVOID THE MULLET AT ALL COSTS. I know how it feels, I KNOW you want any length your hair gives you. But trust me. No mullet. Let your hair grow on the sides of your head and wait for the back to catch up. The bangs are your own decision but I like to keep them long.

3. Keep some volume around the crown of your head and try working with a more wavy texture in your hair. Having flat hair (Like me unfortunately) can make your hair look a little off. If this happends just use some baby powder, dry shampoo or any product that adds volume. Adding more texture can make things even out a bit. 

4. Distraaaact! Hmm. I know that sounds a little desperate but nice scarfs, headbands and earring can really save you from a bad hair day. If you use makeup, try to highlight your eyes more so they really pop! So even if you are having a hair day so awful that its legendary people will still think Wow! That girl with terrible hair has really pretty eyes!

5. Expect to have some bad hair days. Its inevitable that some days it just won’t fall right. On these days:
Try to pull back your hair in a sleek style or using clips to pin up your bangs, making the sides of your hair look longer. Maybe try a middle part!
Or try tucking one side behind your ear and giving the other side a lot of volume by back combing or product for a cool asymmetrical look. I like to do this when my hair is flat and dull. It looks a little like this!

When your hair grows out you will probably have to experiment with a couple styles before you find your swing. Be creative! Heres another post on styling pixie cuts if you need any more suggestions.  Or just don a bow on the offending side! Problem solved! 

8. Don’t get frustrated! You’ll get there!  

9. Be very straight forward with your hairstylist. Continue to get your haircut (I know that sounds crazy, just trust me) but specify what you want. Tell them you want to grow out your hair and don't want any length of the sides. It just looks better when you have a shape to for your hair to grow into. Be firm, polite and trust yourself.

Good luck! I'll update you again later!

Check out the next pixie cut episode here!