27 Trendy Pixie Hairstyles For Women Over 40

Your 40s are a perfect time to try a pixie. It feels confident, stays low-maintenance, and is surprisingly versatile—whether you want to soften fine lines with a little movement, show off your gorgeous salt-and-pepper, or add a modern edge. A pixie can be tailored to every face shape, every texture, and every vibe—from polished and professional to relaxed and piecey. Below are 20 carefully chosen pixie ideas with friendly notes.

  

  

1. Messy Pixie

The messy pixie is perfect when you want a carefree and easy look. You don’t have to spend much time styling it every day. Just run your fingers through your hair, and it’s ready to go. This cut gives you a fun and youthful feel that brightens your face. It’s great for casual outings or relaxed weekends.

  

  

2. Pixie with Baby Bangs

If you want something bold and modern, try the pixie with baby bangs. The short bangs highlight your eyes and give your face a strong, stylish shape. It’s a confident look that stands out in any crowd. You can wear it sleek for a neat finish or a little messy for a playful twist. This cut is perfect when you want a short, simple hairstyle with attitude.

  

  

3. Pixie with Bangs

The pixie with bangs gives you a soft and flattering look. The short layers and bangs blend beautifully to frame your face. It’s easy to style and suits almost every hair type. You can wear the bangs straight or sweep them to the side for variety. This haircut helps you look fresh, youthful, and effortlessly put together.

  

  

4. Short Pixie

The short pixie is a timeless hairstyle that always looks chic. It’s easy to maintain and makes your daily routine simple. This haircut draws attention to your facial features and gives you a polished look. You can keep it sleek for work or make it a little messy for a fun weekend. It’s the perfect choice if you like short hair with minimal effort.

   

   

5. Side-Parted Long Blonde Pixie

The side-parted long blonde pixie looks soft, trendy, and full of life. The longer layers on top add nice movement and volume to your hair. The side part gives your face a balanced and elegant shape. You can add a little texture for a modern finish. It’s great when you want something stylish but still easy to manage.

   

  

6. Side-Parted Long Pixie

A side-parted long pixie gives you a mix of short and medium-length hair in one. The side part creates volume and makes your face appear slimmer. It’s simple to style and works beautifully for women with fine or straight hair. You can tuck one side behind your ear for a neat touch. This cut fits perfectly for both professional and casual looks.

  

  

7. Silver Pixie

The silver pixie is all about confidence and grace. It highlights your natural gray tones and gives you a bright, elegant look. The soft layers add texture and make your hair easy to style. You can wear it sleek or tousled depending on your mood. This hairstyle shows that your silver hair is something to celebrate, not hide.

  

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8. Textured Pixie With Side‑Swept Fringe

Cropped sides with slightly longer, feathered layers on top give clean edges and easy movement for everyday wear. The side‑swept fringe softens the forehead and pulls focus to the eyes, a classic way to style bangs on a pixie. 

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9. Micro Fringe Pixie Crop

Ultra‑short micro bangs open the forehead and draw attention to the eyes for a clean, modern edge. Neat, close sides with a bit more length on top create soft texture and shape without bulk. Low‑maintenance and gamine, this cut stays chic with minimal effort—great for busy routines.

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10. Soft Tousled Pixie

Cropped sides with a crown that’s softly textured keep the shape light while adding easy volume. Works well as a low‑maintenance daily cut. The baby‑length fringe opens up the eyes and gives a cool, fashion‑forward edge without much styling.

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11. Blunt Fringe Pixie

A blunt fringe pixie is a fantastic haircut. It's all about sharp lines and modern touch. Styling: Just brush the top section forward and apply a little matte wax or texture spray. If your hair is very curly or coily, the bangs might spring up too much, making it very difficult to style and keep blunt without intense heat-straightening every day.

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12. Textured Spiky Pixie

Great for finer strands because the texture builds volume and movement without heaviness. This cut provides texture and movement. The micro fringe highlights the face. Plan trims every 4–6 weeks to keep the outline crisp, while the lived‑in edges still grow out softly.

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13. Piecey Crop Pixie

It’s cropped short through the back and sides with a slightly longer, textured top and a compact fringe, which matches core pixie structure. The short fringe brings attention to the eyes and leans fashion‑forward without feeling fussy. 

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14. Sleek Micro Fringe Pixie

Clean, tapered sides with a compact top keep the shape neat and bring the eyes and cheekbones forward. A tiny, blunt micro fringe adds a modern, editor‑chic touch without extra fuss.
Style is simple: smooth a light serum through the top for subtle shine and hold. Maintenance stays easy—quick daily styling, with regular trims to keep the outline precise and sharp.

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15. Soft Textured Crop Pixie

Light layers on top give you volume and lift without making your hair look thick or weighed down. The shape sits nicely and flatters your face structure. There's a short fringe that brings focus to your eyes while keeping everything looking relaxed and low-key.

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16. Textured Pixie Mullet

The texture is messy and lived-in, which gives it that edgy, rock-and-roll vibe. It's styled to look deliberately undone, with lots of movement and separation in the layers. Works best if you're into a bolder, more alternative aesthetic and don't mind a bit of styling to keep that tousled look going.

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17. Curly Shaggy Pixie

If you've got natural curls, this cut lets them do their thing without getting out of control. The length sits somewhere between a classic pixie and a short bob, giving the curls room to bounce while still keeping everything shaped and intentional.

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18. Feathered Pixie With Side-Swept Bangs 

The sides and back are kept really short and clean, while the top has longer, feathered pieces that sweep across to one side. You'll need to use a bit of product and maybe a quick blow-dry to get that swept-over effect, so it's not completely wash-and-go. If your hair is super thick or coarse, keeping those longer top pieces smooth and cooperative might be a daily battle. 

 

 

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19. Tousled Highlighted Pixie

It's the perfect balance of soft and edgy. This cut gives you relaxed, textured look with soft spikes on top that add volume without making your hair look too heavy. For styling, work a small amount of pomade or wax through the ends with your fingers to separate and define the pieces. 

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20. Undercut Pixie With Choppy Fringe

The tight sides carve out a clean outline while the plush crown adds height and shows off the color beautifully. A short, choppy fringe skims the brows for a sharp, face‑framing finish. People with longer or narrow faces might find this makes their face look even more elongated since the rounded shape doesn't add width where it's needed. 

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21. Platinum Undercut Pixie

That platinum blonde color makes the whole thing pop and adds an edgier vibe. The longer pieces on top can be styled forward or swept to the side depending on your mood. Great if you want something low-maintenance but still eye-catching, though you'll need to keep up with root touch-ups if you're going this light.

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22. Side-Swept Long Pixie

The back is tapered down but not as short as a traditional pixie, giving you a bit more coverage. That deep red color adds richness and makes the whole thing feel polished and sophisticated.

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23. Pastel Side‑Swept Long Pixie

The cut itself is a classic pixie with short, buzzed sides and longer pieces on top that can be styled forward or swept over. There's a soft fringe that grazes the forehead, keeping things feminine despite the bold color choice. Pastel shades require bleaching your hair to nearly white first, so if your hair is already damaged, brittle, or over-processed, this will wreck it further. 

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24. Tapered Pixie With Baby Bangs

Anyone with a rounder face might find this makes their features look fuller since there's nothing to create length or angles. Super short all around with a close taper at the back and sides that hugs the head shape. The bangs are cut really short—almost like baby bangs—and sit well above the eyebrows for a clean, minimal look. 

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25. Spiky Crown Pixie

Height through the crown brings instant energy and opens up the face. Plan tidy‑ups every 4–6 weeks so the short sides stay clean and the top keeps its structure.

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26. Platinum Quiff Pixie

The lifted front opens the face and gives a clean, modern edge without feeling harsh. Fine layers build soft texture, helping thinner strands look fuller at this length. Styling is quick: blow‑dry upward and work in a pea of matte paste for hold and polish. 

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27. Soft Shaggy Pixie

Feathered layers keep it airy and relaxed, with little flips around the nape for movement. The micro‑style fringe opens up the face without feeling heavy or high‑maintenance.