12 Long Pixie Hairstyles for the Best of Both Worlds

A long pixie is honestly one of my favorite cuts to recommend, because it gives you all the personality of a short style with enough length left to actually do something with it. It sits in that sweet spot between a classic pixie and a full grown-out crop.

Here are twelve ways to style a long pixie so it stays feeling fresh.

The Textured Sweep

Use a matte paste to sweep the longer top pieces to one side for a look that’s polished but never stiff.

[IMAGE 1] Long pixie cut styled with a textured side sweep · Alt: long pixie hairstyles textured sweep · Pin title: “12 Long Pixie Hairstyles to Try”
[IMAGE 2] Close-up of the swept texture

Slicked Back Long Pixie

A strong gel slicked straight back gives a long pixie a sleek, editorial edge that works beautifully for a night out.

[IMAGE 3] Long pixie styled slicked back
[IMAGE 4] Close-up of the smooth, controlled finish

Curly Long Pixie

Apply curl cream to soaking wet hair and let your natural texture take over for a defined, low-maintenance curly pixie look.

[IMAGE 5] Curly long pixie with defined texture
[IMAGE 6] Close-up of the curl definition

Long Pixie With a Side Part

A deep side part on the longer top pieces gives you asymmetry and a little softness to an otherwise structured cut.

[IMAGE 7] Long pixie styled with a deep side part
[IMAGE 8] Close-up of the asymmetrical part

Long Pixie With Bangs

Growing the front into soft bangs adds a fresh dimension to a long pixie without waiting for the whole cut to grow out.

[IMAGE 9] Long pixie cut with soft bangs
[IMAGE 10] Close-up of the bang detail

Tucked Behind the Ears

The longer sides of a long pixie tuck neatly behind the ears for a clean, effortless finish that takes zero styling time.

[IMAGE 11] Long pixie tucked simply behind the ears
[IMAGE 12] Full look of the finished long pixie style

Complete the Look: More Long Hairstyle Ideas

For growing your pixie out further, our long hairstyles with layers post has ideas for the next stage. Are you growing yours out or keeping it this length for a while?