Idea 10: Tapered Nape Bixie Bob with Piecey Curtain Fringe
How to Make
The tapered nape bixie bob with a piecey curtain fringe combines the close-cropped ease of a pixie with the versatile length of a short bob. The back is closely graduated against the neck, eliminating bulk around the lower hairline and creating a clean, elongated neck contour. In contrast, the top and side layers are left longer, falling gracefully around the ears and cheekbones in soft, feathered tiers. The piecey curtain fringe parts gently in the center, framing the brows and blending smoothly into the cheekbone layers to contour the face softly. For women over 50, this hybrid cut provides an instant visual lift, directing attention upward toward the eyes and crown while eliminating all heaviness from the neck area, making it a functional, highly stylish choice for active lifestyles.
Begin on damp hair by isolating the crown and parietal sections with clips, leaving the nape area exposed. Use a scissor-over-comb technique to create a clean, graduated taper that closely follows the contour of the lower neck. Release the parietal and lateral sections, elevating the hair horizontally to 90 degrees and razor-cutting soft, feathered layers that terminate around the earlobes. Bring down the crown section, lift the hair straight up to 180 degrees, and point-cut deeply across the top surface to build weightless, self-supporting volume. Cut the piecey curtain fringe dry, starting at the bridge of the nose and slide-cutting outward to the cheekbones. Blow-dry the tapered nape flat with a paddle brush while lifting the crown layers upward with the fingers. Finish by applying a small dab of styling paste to define the feathered tips.