8. The Brushed-Forward Tapered Spiky Pixie
How to Make
The brushed-forward tapered spiky pixie is an architecturally balanced cut where the back and sides are cropped short, and the crown layers are styled forward toward the face before kicking upward into sharp, piecey spikes at the front hairline. For mature women, directing hair forward provides soft coverage for temple thinning and forehead expression lines while maintaining an energetic, modern silhouette. The forward flow of the hair creates a dynamic, streamlined appearance that emphasizes the eyes and cheekbones. The tips at the front are texturized with vertical point-cuts, allowing them to flick upward easily with a touch of styling paste.
Taper the nape and sides closely against the head using the scissor-over-comb method, tapering the sideburns into delicate points in front of the ears. Move to the crown, taking horizontal subsections and over-directing each slice forward toward the face before cutting the ends with standard shears. This forward over-direction ensures the layers stay slightly longer toward the front hairline, reaching approximately three inches in length. Use texturizing shears along the front fringe to shatter the perimeter into piecey points. Apply a root-lifting foam to damp hair, blow-dry the hair forward from the crown toward the face using a flat vent brush, and use your fingertips to flick the front fringe upward into sharp, separated spikes, securing the shape with a spritz of matte texturizing spray.