These Shaggy Pixie Cuts Are Tousled To Perfection

The shaggy pixie is as no-fuss as it gets.

Updated on February 24, 2023

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Current hair trends are leaning in a laidback direction, and we couldn't be more excited about it. Instead of complicated cuts that require time and money spent on styling, modern hairstyles are all about natural ease. With fringy long bangs that don't require work and natural textures in the forefront, shaggy cuts are having a moment. We're also seeing a resurgence in pixie cuts, with ultra-short hair cropped close to the back and sides of the head. Put them together and these styles are tousled to perfection. With low-maintenance bangs and short layers, the shaggy pixie is as no-fuss as it gets. Whether you're going for a long or short curly pixie, for a look that's a little bit rock and roll or something sweet and simple, these looks can work with any hair texture. And with minimal to no styling required, you won't waste a second fussing over hot tools. Try out one of these super-short styles and embrace a very cool season.

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The Classic

This cropped cut by hairstylist Veronica Nunez is the perfect example of a classic pixie. A bit of wispy texture around the bangs adds movement to even the shortest chop.

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Retro Glam

The feathery baby bangs on this classic crop by hairstylist Alex Matthew Truong give us major Mia Farrow vibes. With a cut this chic, all you need to do is run your fingers through your hair with a sculpting cream or texturizing mousse.

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Texture Two Ways

With curly volume on top and a straight, close crop on the bottom, this cut by hairstylist Veronica Nunez is party in the front and business in the back. She used a styling iron and dry texture foam to achieve all that gorgeous texture.

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Wavy Volume

This cut is all about what's going on up front. Although it's short in the back, there's plenty of length up top with a major side part and wavy texture. This look allows you the freedom to style your hair as tousled or as sleek as you want.

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Modern Shag Pixie

The shape of this fringe mimics shags of the past, but an angled pixie brings it into modern territory. Hairstylist Ashlee Norman gave this look a bit of rock and roll with piecey layers.

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Wavy Undercut

When you hear “undercut,” you might think of a close shave on the bottom and longer layers up top, but this shiny, beachy look proves that you can keep texture all over when achieving undercut dimension.

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Straight Across Baby Bangs

Hairstylist Cherin Choi did this cut and color job for actress Jodie Turner-Smith by adding some easy texture and coppery shine.

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Asymmetrical Curls

This curly look has major face-framing drama with an asymmetric cut that's longer on the parted side. You might think your curls need to be long to showcase your natural texture, but curly hair specialist Leysa Carrillo brought this look back to life with a fresh pixie cut.

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Curly Crop

This super-cropped cut is the ultimate no-fuss look for summer. Hairstylist Leysa Carrillo let this client’s natural curls do the job when it came to adding texture to this close pixie crop.

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Tousled Layers

Short cuts don't have to lack complexity. With this look, a bit of texturizing spray adds instant movement for a laidback style.

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Naturally Curly Pixie

Hairstylist Leysa Carrillo took this look from weighed-down to happy height with a fun and easy-to-style pixie cut.

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Platinum Pixie

This edgy look by hairstylist Chris Jones has a stacked look that starts with an undercut and ends with major volume on top. Platinum strands give a short haircut big impact.

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New Pixie

This fairytale-esque cut has a little bit of everything—wispy layers, tiny fringe, and even a “baby mullet,” as stylist Rebecca Taylor put it. The result is whimsical and cool at the same time.

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