I personally think this cut is very liberating. It is a take away type of style but yet it looks like you tried. A couple of flyaways? Even better. You do not have to iron it out and you can embrace the undone texture that makes it low maintenance in real life fall.
As pro stylists such as Kristin Ess have been telling us over the last few months, movement is everything at the moment, and this look demonstrates just that.
Power Bob in Smoky Blonde Highlights
This one reads: I am booked, busy and I still have time to wear a bold red lip. The layered bob and the slight root shadowing and the ends that are raised are right in that sweet spot of power and polish. The blonde is soft, not cold, and that is the transition that we are experiencing this fall as more individuals embrace warmth and richness.
To style, you should have a round brush or large hot rollers to bump the ends under a little. The product I always reach to when it comes to this type of shape is Oribe Royal Blowout Heat Styling Spray, a little bit goes a long way and the finish is beyond glossy. You can slick it to the side or middle, according to your mood, and it still gives main character energy.
I adore the fact that this is so wearable on all face shapes. This is the bob to get if you are in the mood to have something short but not too short. It frames and does not box you in.
Combine it with gold jewelry, a little makeup, and a latte in your hand. Instant upgrade.
Espresso Dimension Layered Chestnut Bob
Smooth, toasty, and quietly luxurious, this multidimensional chocolate bob with espresso lowlights is fall in hair form. It is one of those haircuts that do not make an effort to look good but they always do. The side-swept bang makes the face softer, and the fine layering of the cut makes the cut move and polished.
Such a color combination is ideal to brunettes who want to darken their color but not turn into black or red. The dimension is what makes it rich: consider low-maintenance elegance. I would apply Virtue Recovery Conditioner once a week to maintain the hair strong and hydrated, particularly when you are heat styling.
This style is very much office to dinner date, it works so well in between. And it looks so flattering on so many skin tones, particularly warm or neutral undertones.
One tip? Don’t over-layer. This simplicity is the power of this look.
Polished Flip Sleek Layers
I think there is something about these classic, cascading layers that just works in fall. It is just short of the shoulders, not too long, not too short, and those softly flipped ends? They fit the face as though they were made to measure. The highlights are a combination of cool honey and golden bronde that shouts healthy, shiny, and I have my life together.
The correct blow-dry is what makes this haircut high-gloss and smooth. A round brush, a little tension and a spritz of the Color Wow Dream Coat will fix that glassy finish. When your hair has a tendency to go limp, a root lifter such as Living Proof Full Root Lift revives it without making it heavy.
On a personal level, this type of cut makes me think of that time in September when your wardrobe is both summer and fall at the same time, linen pants and a leather jacket. It is versatile, classic and in case you have been growing your hair out a bit, it is a simple update without a severe cut.
It is simply a style that is so elegant and suits perfectly with crisp mornings and high essentials.
Cropped & Curly in Cinnamon Brown
When you are prepared to flaunt your cheekbones and leave your curls to do all the talking, this is it. This short cut is very dynamic, characterized by short layers and gently disheveled volume. The deep cinnamon brown tone is the perfect amount of warmth, and it is ideal with the richer colors of fall wardrobes, all the taupes, olives, and greys suddenly stand out against it.
At this length, curls require moisture, and that is that. I suggest Pattern Beauty Curl Gel: it defines but not stiff and makes hair soft enough to tousle. The satin pillowcase will become your nighttime ally so that the texture does not frizz up.
I’ve seen stylists like Ursula Stephen (who’s worked with Rihanna!) talk about how pixies with curl are one of the most underestimated power moves. There is nothing to hide behind in this haircut, it is confident, bold, and yet soft in the right places.
This is a safe yet beautiful bet when your hair is naturally textured and you have been considering going short in the first time.
Blonde Pixie with Sandy depth tapered
This pixie is your favorite fall latte, layered, creamy and a bit toasty. The sides and back are gently tapered and the top has additional length to style. The blonde color is more sandy with a slight root shadow to make it look natural and low maintenance and very flattering on cool or neutral skin tones.
Blondes such as this require a little more tender loving care to remain golden rather than brassy. My secret weapon is a purple treatment mask such as Amika Bust Your Brass Cool Blonde Repair Mask once a week- tones and hydrates simultaneously.
I had a pixie similar to this when I needed to feel free, free of breakage, bad hair days and the emotional burden of ponytails. It was one of the most liberating beauty choices I ever made. It is light, expressive, and never looks accidental.
And what of fall? This haircut and a good pair of gold hoops do more than most outfits.
Punk Texture Electric Indigo
Want to be visible? This crazily colored pixie is a complete dedication to color- think electric indigo, midnight blue, and violet, spiked and layered to give the most visual impact. It has edge with the textured ends, but the shape makes it wearable. It is futuristic, not costume-y, more high fashion than Halloween.
Okay, truth? It is not no-fuss color. You’ll need a color-safe shampoo (I swear by Celeb Luxury Viral Colorwash in Purple) and probably a toning refresh every few weeks to keep those jewel tones alive. However, this will be home to you in case you are a person who loves to express your energy through hair.
One of my good friends went purple last year just to have fun and it led to an entire career change. Hair such as this is not merely hair but a license to be more audacious in your everyday life. And so, you have been dying to reinvent a bit, perhaps now is your time.
This is not a subtle one, but why should fall be dull?
Blonde Ribbons Side-Swept Elegance
Sophisticated, sleek, and a tad bit sexy this is the pixie that can say, I have plans tonight, even when those plans are just a bottle of wine and a book. The trim is silky and clings to the head and the longer side-swept fringe draws the eyes and cheekbones. The blonde ribbons are warm and light in a flattering and dimensional way.
To achieve this sleek texture, use a pea size of Bumble and bumble Brilliantine, which imparts separation and shine without being greasy. And what should you do should your roots grow fast? A great root-touch-up spray such as Rita Hazan Root Concealer will keep everything in order between visits.
I adore cuts such as this one as they are both strong and fragile. You may dress in a blazer and feel boss, or put on a knit and feel romantic. It gives, and it grows out beautifully, which is a triumph to anyone who prefers a bit more ease in his or her styling routine.
It is the haircut that tells you it is luxurious, but never screams to be heard.
Frosted Pixie City Chic
That feeling when you put on a turtleneck and drink something hot and all of a sudden you feel like the protagonist of your own mini-movie? That is the power that this platinum pixie uses. Neat around the ears, slightly feathered at the crown, and perfectly cut to fit the head, it is the sort of cut that makes heads turn in modest, self-confident ways.
Blonde pixies are high-maintenance, but they do not have to be intimidating. I have been obsessed with Amika Bust Your Brass Intense Repair Mask to keep that frosted shine without brassiness. A light matte pomade will also assist you in keeping those layers piece-y without flattening them.
Such bone structure energy is provided by this haircut. It brings jewelry to life, it takes ordinary outfits to the next level, and it basically challenges you to wear red lipstick to brunch. And if you were sitting on the fence about going short this is your signal.