Grow Out Your Pixie Cut With Confidence
So you've decided to grow out your pixie cut. Maybe you're craving a change, or maybe you just miss having enough hair to tuck behind your ear. Whatever the reason, welcome to one of the most rewarding — and occasionally frustrating — hair journeys you can take. The good news? With a little patience and the right approach, those awkward in-between stages are very manageable.
Understand the Stages (and Make Peace With Them)
Growing out a pixie isn't a straight line from short to long. There are stages, and each one has its own personality. First comes the "fluffy ear" phase, where your hair starts to curl and puff around your ears in ways you didn't expect. Then there's the "mullet moment," when the back grows faster than the sides and front. After that, you hit the shaggy bob territory — and honestly, that stage can be genuinely cute if you lean into it.
The key is to stop fighting each stage and start styling with it. That mindset shift makes a huge difference.
Get Regular Trims (Yes, Really)
It sounds counterintuitive, but trimming while you grow actually helps. A good stylist can keep the shape looking intentional, remove split ends that slow growth down, and help you avoid the dreaded mullet by evening out faster-growing sections. Aim for a trim every six to eight weeks and be clear with your stylist about your goal — you want shape, not length removed.
Style Smarter, Not Harder
One of the biggest challenges during a pixie grow-out is that your hair is too long to sit flat and too short to behave on its own. This is exactly when having the right styling tool matters. A heated brush can be a game-changer here — it smooths and shapes without requiring the precision of a flat iron or the arm workout of a round brush and blow dryer combo.
The Glow Wave is a cordless heated styling brush designed specifically for short hair, which makes it ideal for this stage of your grow-out. It helps you tame those awkward pieces, add a little bend where you need it, and generally make your hair look like you meant it to look that way — even on the days it's doing something unexpected.
Lean on Accessories
Bobby pins, small clips, and headbands are your best friends right now. When a section won't cooperate, pin it. When everything feels like too much, pull it back with a simple band or wrap. Accessories don't just solve problems — they can make short, growing hair look deliberate and styled. Embrace them without shame.
Feed Your Hair From the Inside
Hair growth comes from within, and while there's no magic supplement that doubles your growth rate overnight, making sure you're getting enough protein, iron, and vitamins can support healthy growth over time. Staying hydrated and reducing excess heat damage also helps your strands stay strong as they get longer. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
Be Kind to Yourself on the Hard Days
There will be mornings when you look in the mirror and genuinely consider going back to a full pixie. That's completely normal. Keep a photo on your phone of the length you're working toward, remind yourself how far you've already come, and then find a style — even a simple one — that makes you feel good in this moment.
- Remind yourself the awkward phase is temporary
- Celebrate small milestones, like your first ponytail or your first tuck behind the ear
- Keep your hair healthy rather than just long
- Ask your stylist for grow-out friendly cuts that work with your texture
Growing out a pixie takes time, but it's also a chance to discover styles and textures you never knew your hair could do. Take it one week at a time, style what you have rather than wishing for what's coming, and trust the process. Your future hair will thank you.
