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Bixie
A bixie keeps the ears partly covered and leaves more length around the nape than a close pixie.
- Talk to your stylist about
- Discuss how much of the ear and neckline you want to show.
- Living with the look
- The shape changes as the nape grows out.
- A helpful reality check
- A preview cannot predict how your hair will fall, feel or grow. Use it to discuss length and shape, alongside your texture and routine.
What defines Bixie?
A bixie sits between a cropped pixie and a bob. The back and sides keep enough length to soften the outline around the ears and nape.
What to look for from the front, side and back
Look at the cheek-level side pieces and how much ear they cover. In the back view, compare the nape length with the shorter crown.
What to confirm with your stylist
Show how much of the ear you want covered and whether the back should hug or skim the neck. Discuss what you can tuck away on a busy day.
Compare Bixie with nearby styles
- French bob
A bixie breaks up the perimeter with shorter pieces. The French bob keeps more of its outline together at jaw level.
- Textured pixie
A textured pixie exposes more of the ear, while a bixie leaves a longer outline around the ear and nape.
Questions about Bixie
Which area matters most if I want a softer grow-out?
Show where you want more length around the ears and neckline, then ask how the crown and nape will grow into that outline.


