The Perfect Black Pixie Hairstyles

Could you get away with this trendy hairstyle? Find out

 

Nicole Ari Parker. Photo Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez

The pixie hairstyles that have been cropping up on black women are absolutely stunning. No matter your natural hair texture, whether thick, kinky, curly, chemically straightened or wavy, a pixie can be a gorgeous choice as you'll see in this photo gallery. It's also a good choice for women who prefer weaves or even wigs. Yes, wigs are hot, hot, hot as you'll see in this gallery.

And it's a popular choice.

The pixie is on my Hottest Short Hairstyle Trends, it also made my list of The Year's Hottest Hairstyles.

How you'll look in a pixie matters largely on your face shape, your body type and your personality.  

Your Face Shape

Your face shape matters with a pixie because you want to create the illusion that you have a perfect oval face.

• The pixie works best on women with heart-shaped, square and oval faces.
• the pixie is a good option for women with round faces, just make sure to keep the bangs long and style them forward or up to create the illusion of length.

Learn more in Haircuts 2015: The Most Flattering Styles By Face Shape and What is My Face Shape? How to Tell What Face Shape You Have.

Your Body Shape

Your body shape can matter to your haircut particularly if you are tall, petite, curvy or busty. For example, a super tall woman with no curves could look like a pinhead with a pixie hairstyle. And a woman who's very curvy needs to balance out those curves with some body in her hair. Sometimes a pixie won't cut it.

If you have huge boobs and wonderful hips, you may consider a hairstyle with more volume to it. It's all about balance.

Learn more in Best Hairstyles By Body Type: Tall, Petite, Curvy or Busty.

Your Personality

Your lifestyle and personalty matter in your haircut. A pixie can be low-maintenance, which is great if you are. Not all pixies are low-maintenance, especially those with bangs that must be kept straight.

As for personality and the pixie, there's something about a gorgeous pixie that commands attention. You can't hide behind your hair, after all. So consider if a pixie fits your personality and your lifestyle.

Your Hair Texture

While I absolutely love natural black hair cut into a pixie, some of the hottest pixies today have long straight bangs or even pompadours. These are not out of your reach. The pixies you admire on Caucasian women are achievable for black women, too, thanks to relaxers, weaves and irons. So don't discount photo galleries of white women with pixies.

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