23 Pixie Hairstyles For Thick Hair

Thick hair can be both a blessing and a challenge when it comes to styling. While you have the volume and body that many people envy, finding the right cut that doesn't leave you looking like you're wearing a helmet can be tricky. Here are 20 hairstyles to change your look.

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1) Classic Pixie

It’s an ideal choice for those with thick hair because it controls volume but still leaves movement and body. The subtle side part adds elegance, while the pixie cut itself keeps everything looking effortlessly chic and modern.  The style beautifully frames the eyes and keeps the look sharp while remaining comfortable for everyday wear.

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2) Wavy Pixie

The curls add body and movement, making it a fantastic option for thick hair that loves to bounce. The sweeping fringe and flipped-out ends add playfulness.  You’ll love how effortlessly it frames your face and highlights your features.

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3) Sleek Side Swept Pixie

It features smooth, polished strands swept elegantly to one side, perfect for creating a chic and modern vibe. The sleek cut provides structure, preventing the hair from appearing too puffy.

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4) Messy Layered Pixie

Each tousled strand helps reduce bulk, so your hair feels lighter while keeping natural volume. It’s easy to maintain, ideal for mornings when you want a quick, effortless look.

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5) Soft Classic Pixie

The wispy, side-swept bangs gently frame the face and soften the overall look. The style’s structure prevents thick hair from becoming too heavy.  With this pixie, accessories truly pop, letting earrings and necklaces stand out each time you wear it.

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6) Undercut Pixie

For thick hair, this style is absolutely genius because the undercut removes significant bulk and weight from one side. It’s effortlessly bold and shows off earrings and accessories beautifully.

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7) Choppy Textured Pixie

The choppy layers give it a fun, carefree energy, making thick hair appear airy and light. Because the ends are texturized, the style looks lived-in and effortless even on busy days.

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8) Grown-Out Pixie

Its classic, closely-cropped layers keep the look neat and easy to wear every day, especially for those with thick hair. This pixie style makes understated elegance the star, helping facial features and jewelry to stand out beautifully.

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9) Shaggy Pixie Cut

These shaggy layers frame the face gently, giving a soft and youthful vibe. It’s low-maintenance and versatile, looking fresh even with minimal styling each day. This style is ideal for thick hair because the layers effectively thin out excess density, ensuring your hair stays light, bouncy, and manageable instead of bulky.

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10) Soft Curly Pixie

Defined by its gentle curls and short shape, it brings a playful and approachable look that feels relaxed but stylish.  For thick hair, this style is particularly wonderful because it works with the hair's natural body.

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11) Textured Spiky Pixie

This look gives thick hair plenty of dimension, preventing your strands from feeling weighed down. It's short, tousled layers and spiky finish create a playful, modern edge that’s far from ordinary.

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12) Voluminous Side Swept Pixie

The longer, side-swept top adds stylish lift and fullness, making the look both elegant and modern. Strategic layering at the crown creates natural volume and movement, which nicely shows off the body of thick hair. 

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13) Choppy Pixie 

Because of its light, airy shape, this pixie is simple to style and works well for every occasion—from casual days to evening events. Each piece stands out, giving thick hair definition and separating strands to avoid a heavy, solid look. 

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14) Messy Wavy Pixie

The tousled, textured waves add playful volume and movement, instantly making thick hair look lively and modern. The hairstyle frames the face softly, highlighting cheekbones while keeping the overall look relaxed and stylish.

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15) Layered Side-Swept Pixie

The layers add movement, keeping thick hair light and manageable without losing natural fullness. The layers add movement, keeping thick hair light and manageable without losing natural fullness. 

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16) Stacked Pixie Bob

The stacked back makes thick hair lighter and lifts it naturally, so hair never feels weighed down. This style is easy to care for and frames the face beautifully, working for everything from workdays to evenings out.

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17) Curly Side-Swept Pixie

This stylish, modern pixie features a gorgeous asymmetrical design with a long, sweeping side fringe. It suits thick hair very well since the layers break up bulk and curls naturally add body.

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18) Textured Red Pixie

It features softly tousled layers that create depth and movement, making the fiery color pop even more. The cut frames the face beautifully, accentuating the jawline and cheekbones.

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19) Classic Straight Pixie

The soft layers throughout keep the style light and easy to manage while adding gentle movement. This versatile pixie suits all ages and outfits, lending a fresh, understated elegance every day. 

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20) Spiky Shag Pixie

Bold yellow and pink hues make the cut even more striking, letting your personality shine through with every flip and twist. With so much texture, you’re free to style it messy or piece-y—each look frames the face in a fun, dramatic way.