Bixie Haircut for Fine Hair Tutorial

by JATAI Academy, 03 Jun 2026

What is a bixie cut? A bixie is a bob an pixie cut mixed together. The style is a modern take on short hair that's easy to wear with natural movement and volume. It compliments different face shapes and is a popular cut done in the salon. Minimal products are generally used. In this video we take a look at a short bixie haircut for fine hair. We look at different considerations when dealing with fine hair and recommendations on how to address it.

Watch this tutorial for how to do a low maintenance bixie haircut for fine hair and follow along with the transcript below.

Bixie Haircut for Fine Hair Tutorial:

Welcome back to Jatai Academy. I'm Russell Mayes, Director of Content. Today we're going to be doing a bixie haircut specifically for finer hair types. We're going to show you how to maintain the most thickness and fullness, but still get that iconic bixie shape with the razoring around the front. But we'll show you how to judiciously apply the razor so that you don't end up over texturizing it and taking all the weight out of it. So, let's get started.

Square-ish Graduation

Separating the nape in the back. And then we're going to take a center section, separating left to right and top to bottom. I'm using my Jatai Tokyo Scissor, a 6-in scissor. I like this one for doing really tight, clean fitting work where I need a skinny pointy blade to be able to dial in exactly what I'm doing. It's a nice sharp blade and it lasts a long time. And this is probably my most used scissor.

We're going to start with a center section, pulling that straight out from the head. And then I will cut a 45° angle into it. And I'll start to walk that guide from the center over to the right. I'll hold that out straight from the head, 90° from the head, cutting a 45° angle into it. Longer at the top, shorter at the bottom.

I'll remove the first section that I took. Now I have my second and third section. I will hold those two together in the center of both of those sections. Hold it out 90 from the head and then cut my 45°ish angle into it following my previously cut guide.

So, this is going to give me a walking square-ish graduation where the graduation is the same in the center of the head as it is the same as it gets closer to the ear. So, it's not triangular where it's shorter in the center and longer towards the ears.

This is keeping my graduation all the same straight across the back. I'll continue to walk my guide until I get to the ear. And then I'll comb everything down and cross check it to make sure everything blends smoothly and cleanly. Now, right there at the bottom of the nape, I couldn't get my fingers tight enough. So, I'm taking that very first section right there, shorter, and tightening that up right at the very hairline of the nape.

Now, I can control how long and how steep I want this graduation based upon how fine the person's hair is. The finer it is, it will usually respond better to a lower angle of graduation as opposed to higher.

Beveling and Point Cutting

Now, we're going to go through and take my first horizontal section that's going to parallel the first section that I took, which was the occipital bone to the mastoid.

I'm holding it at that elevation, which is peak curvature of the head. So, I'll lay my comb right at the parting, hold it at that elevation to continue to bevel my shape, and then I'm going to deep point cut this. I want these point cuts to be very prominent. I'm not going to go through and really whisper all these point cuts in there.

The reason for that is if I make that point cut much more defined and definite, I'll have a little bit more solidity and weight to it as opposed to it just completely meshing all together. So, I'll be able to see the texture and the separation without removing so much weight.

I'm going to follow along with my next parallel section as I work up the back of the head. Starting in the center again and then holding it off at this elevation right here, peak curvature of the head.

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Now I'm continuing on with the same method I was doing before of making a very defined point cut as I hold it out at the peak curvature of graduation.

By holding it out at that peak curvature, not only do I continue my graduation that I started from the bottom, but it bevels the shape a little bit. So I'm actually cutting a curved line into it, if you were to hold this out and cross check it. I'll continue on now.

At this point, I don't hold it at peak curvature because as the head starts to go up and round, I want to maintain some weight. So, I'm holding it at the peak curvature of the parietal ridge, which is right there at the drop crown. And it's kind of, the parietal ridge is that area that they measure your head if you're going to get a fitted hat. It's uh the top of the recession and the bottom of the recession around the front that continues in a horse shoe halo shape all the way around and it separates the bottom of the head from the top of the head.

Just continuing to work that until I run out of hair section by section as we work from the center of the back towards the front of the head. Here we go. We get a very nice clear shot of there. Making strong, diligent, defined point cuts as we're going through. Very little needs to be cut off. So, we're cutting very little.

Razor Cutting Around the Face

Now, we're moving on to my Feather Styling Razor. This is the guarded razor, so I don't have to worry about cutting myself, but it still gives me a super clean cut.

We're gonna take a section right around the front. I'm gonna hold this forward, and right there at the eyebrow, I'm going to cut a really, really steep line going from short to long. The long being right there where my little bob shape was. And I'm curving that shape forward. Now, we're going to go through and etch some of that out to make that hime piece right there at the front more defined.

So, that's going to separate that piece because it's not going to blend in with the bob shape so much and it's going to pop out.

Now, we're going to take the next section behind it, which is parallel to the front section, but I'm going to completely ignore my guide from underneath. I'm going to pull this forward and right about the tip of the nose, blend that from shorter to longer, not cutting into my guide of the bob length underneath.

But I am creating a new guide at the top of the section. The next section I'll pull forward exactly the same as the previous section and cut from the tip of the nose down to my length. So that's going to give me that beveling around the front and the appearance of it being shorter without actually cutting the entire side shorter.

Curtain Bangs

Now, let's go through and separate the top of the head. I'm separating right at the very front, which is going to be my bang piece. I'm going to pull the center out. Cut my shortest piece right there. I like to cut it a little shorter than I feel comfortable with to force that curtain bang to really pop.

After I cut the center, I'm going to comb everything else forward and down and cut my overall length of where I'm going to. So, I have where I'm coming from right there in the center, which is my short piece. I have my going to, which is my long piece right there at each corner of the hairline, right around the front where my bang section is. And I'll go through and blend short to long.

This is a very very steep angle and it requires a little bit of time to make sure everything fits in nice and perfectly and gets that short hair pushing longer hair movement that's really really iconic for a curtain bang. Shorter in the middle pushing to longer towards the edges just like that.

Taking our next section here now completely ignoring underneath and just go through and razor some of this hair off. I'm just choosing a completely random guide about the tip of the nose. I'm not using that short piece where I started my curtain bang underneath. And I'll go through and point cut this where I'm not necessarily just point cutting the tip, but I am cutting a channel in it where it's going shorter from the center, longer to the right, and then shorter from the right and longer to the center.

So, I'm actually going through and cutting these real steep angles internally in the section to cut all of that length off that I don't want. I'm completely ignoring the sides, completely ignoring the underneath, and allowing this hair to hang over.

I can fine-tune it as I need to as the hair starts to get more and more cut. And I see how the shape is developing.

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Separation and Weight Removal

Continuing on, just following the same methodology, channel razoring some of this out to get a lot of separation and some weight removal. Now, because I'm going through and removing weight specifically around the front and on the top, that allows me to leave the weight on the sides so I can still have a thicker, fuller shape.

And this works extremely well on finer hair textures. Disconnections work well, especially when you're trying to get something that's very, very textured like this shape is.

Now, from here, after I've cut the front and I've got everything like I want, that's completely disconnected from the sides, I'm going to go through and take a center section on the top. I'm going to pull this straight up in the air. And then I'm going to go through and take some of that length out so I start getting more of a pixie shape on top.

Going from back to front, keeping everything nice and short. I will probably cut this shorter than I feel comfortable because I want it to pop and I need that those shorter layers in there to make that pixie really really pop.

After I cut my center section, using that as the guide, taking my next section on the left side of the head, holding that into the center of the head, keeping the same razor stroke that I was using, the more consistent that I can keep the razor stroke, the more consistent my end results are going to be.

Now, right through here, I'm starting to run out of hair. Now, we've got uh our last section right here on top. I'm not going to continue to pull the sides up, only the very, very top section that I was cutting my pixie on. I'm leaving the sides to be my bob shape.

So, it's really actually two haircuts. I got a pixie on the top of the head and I got a bob underneath. Now, they both have a little bit of texture so that allows them to blend. And as long as I keep it fitting the head properly, everything's going to blend nice. Check everything out. Fine-tune as needed. And this is looking pretty good. Let's blow dry.

Bixie for Fine Hair Final Look

Bixie Haircut for Fine Hair - Final Look

Here's our end result. And I think we're looking, you know, I think we're looking really good. I like this shape. I like the fact that we've got this bixie kind of top in front, which is really the iconic part of it where you get this little pixie top and then you have this bobbed shape in the back. Most pixie bixie haircuts, they're going to pixie it from the front and then bob it in the back.

So, what we're doing is we're bobbing it underneath and keeping the pixie on the top. So, I think we still get this iconic kind of razor bang. We get this little hime piece right here on the side, which I really like. And we still maintain a nice amount of fullness in the back. So, we can still get that graduation and that pop and stack.

You can remove as much hair as you need or you can leave as much hair as you need depending upon the client's hair texture and thickness and density. So, give it a shot. Add this to your repertoire and I think it will open up a world of possibilities for you.

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14 Back to School Haircut Inspiration Ideas for Kids

by JATAI, 23 Aug 2023

When it comes to kid's hair, sometimes it's easy just to cut their hair at home if it's a simple trim. But sometimes having a professional do the work is necessary and maybe a fun splurge or even a back-to-school look. Without being over the top, here are some cute inspirational cuts for kids that set the tone for a fun, fresh look for the kiddos. Girls @halcyonsalonshelby What's more classic than some curls. This cutie looks ready for her first day back to school with her hair color and beautiful curls on point. It's not too short but not super long either. This is a great look for any little girl. @impactbeauty_byshay A simple bob is always in style. Sometimes a little girl just doesn't want to fuss with long hair. With a one length pretty bob that's curled at the end, this little girl is rockin' it. It's low maintenance, can be styled in various ways and shows off her youthful, feminine energy. @topnotchbeautycorner Adorable, trendy and cute. This little girl has got it going on in a stylish, fun way. The small details like the gold crown trinkets and gold coil around the braid make any little girl look and feel like a princess. @definitionssalonspa Say yes to the curtain bang. Simple curtain bangs that frame the face add some style and depth to long straight hair. Part the hair down the middle for curtain bangs or style them for a side swept bang with a side part to change it up. The curtain bang is versatile! @hairby_angelina_ine This little girl is beyond her years with this asymmetrical bob that is to die for. And with straight one length bangs, her look is sassy and fun. It's sure to catch a lot of adoring attention...from the parents. @balayagemary A heavy chunky bang is always super cute on little girls. They can somehow pull it off much better than adults. Why is that? Combine it with some waves and you've got a feminine, sweet look. It's easy to maintain and very versatile. @holykale.hair Is she growing up too fast? This little girl looks like she has an adult haircut. With a cute French bob, highlights and slight wave, she's letting everyone know she's the queen of trending hair. Maybe not easy to maintain, but it sure is cute! Boys @luiselbarber Doesn't he look sweet? This gentleman's...or should we say gentleboy's haircut is clean, classic and tidy. It's short on the sides with a little length on top and combed to the side. This little man is ready for school. @salonsuccess This little guy is just cool. While it's temporary, a little hair art shows off his creative side. This kid has great hair so having his hair very short on the sides but longer on top makes his look more edgy and stylish. It's a bit higher maintenance, but it's fun! @machitong Can we say mullet? It's not for every little boy, but they sure look cute with one, much cuter than adult males. This kind of cut looks best when the hair is naturally a bit textured. He's pulls it off well. @xv.josh How cute is this little boy? That smile is adorable and the precise and clean lines of his haircut are on point. The extra design at the top just set this hairstyle off. A bit high maintenance, but it's mainly just the outlining that needs regular attention. @hairbiz.withizz Scroll through all the images and you'll see this haircut is more than it seems. At first it looks like a pompadour, but when you look at the back, it's a whole other story. This look works well on a boy with a great head of hair. It's edgy, relatively easy to maintain and stylish. @a1errthing This little boy looks so happy and he should be! This haircut fits him perfectly. It's clean and stylish at the same time. He definitely looks school ready with his perfectly razored outlined hairline and simple hair design in the back. @hairbyscheila For a more tidy, classy look, try a side hard part. It's easy for any barber to create with a razor and it gives an extra pop to any boy's hairstyle. Comb the top of the hair to the opposite direction of the part and use a little product. He's ready to go!

The Evolution of Hairstyles Throughout the Decades

by JATAI, 16 Aug 2023

Hairstyles have always been a significant aspect of human culture, reflecting the trends, values, and social norms of different eras. Let's explore the history and evolution of hairstyles over the decades: 1920s The Roaring Twenties introduced a major shift in women's hairstyles. The iconic bob haircut became popular, characterized by short, straight hair that was often worn with a side parting. This style symbolized women's liberation and a break from traditional gender roles. 1930s The 1930s saw a transition from the boyish bob to more feminine and glamorous looks. Soft waves and curls were fashionable, and women often used hot rollers or pin curls to achieve the desired effect. The Hollywood influence played a significant role in popularizing these glamorous hairstyles. The most popular look was the Hollywood wave which has continued to be a popular look in the 2020s. 1940s The World War II era influenced hairstyles as practicality and functionality became essential. Victory rolls were popular among women, involving rolling and pinning sections of hair to create a prominent wave at the front. Shorter, cropped hairstyles were also prevalent due to the practicality of working women. The victory roll is a popular hairstyles for pinup girls of today. 1950s The 1950s embraced femininity and elegance. Women's hairstyles often featured voluminous curls, poodle cuts, and the iconic bouffant. The advent of hair spray helped maintain these elaborate styles. Men's hair was often slicked back or styled into a pompadour. 1960s The 1960s brought about a revolution in hairstyles, influenced by the counterculture movements and the rise of British pop culture. Women started to experiment with shorter haircuts like the pixie cut and the mod bob. The beehive hairstyle, popularized by icons like Audrey Hepburn, was also a notable trend. 1970s The 1970s showcased diverse hairstyles influenced by the hippie movement and disco culture. Women embraced long, flowing hair, often with center parts. The Afro hairstyle gained popularity among African-Americans as a symbol of pride and identity. Men's hairstyles became more relaxed, with longer hair, shaggy cuts and facial hair. 1980s The 1980s were characterized by bold and dramatic hairstyles. Big hair was in, with women teasing their hair to achieve volume and using copious amounts of hairspray. Perms, mullets, and feathered hairstyles were all the rage. Men also sported voluminous hairstyles, including the famous "mullet" style. 1990s The 1990s witnessed a more casual and grunge-inspired approach to hairstyles. The "Rachel" haircut, popularized by Jennifer Aniston's character on the TV show "Friends," became incredibly trendy. Short, pixie cuts also gained popularity among women. Men's hairstyles ranged from long, unkempt looks to shorter, textured styles. 2000s The turn of the millennium brought a mix of hairstyles. Straight, sleek hair became fashionable, often achieved through the use of straightening irons. Emo and scene subcultures popularized asymmetrical cuts, choppy layers, and bold colors. Men's hairstyles varied from buzz cuts to spiky hair. 2010s The 2010s embraced a diverse range of hairstyles. The ombre trend gained popularity, with hair transitioning from dark to light colors. Buns, braids, and top knots became go-to styles for women. Men's hairstyles incorporated undercuts, fades, and more intricate beard grooming. 2020s And finally, we reach the modern day hairstyles. The 2020s have seen a diverse range of popular hair trends. These trends reflect a blend of past styles with contemporary influences and individual expression. These types of cuts and looks have all been popularized so far. Natural Textures There has been a growing emphasis on embracing natural hair textures and celebrating diversity. People with curly and wavy hair have been encouraged to let their natural textures shine, leading to the popularity of hairstyles like the curly afro, twist-outs, and braid-outs. Bob and Lob Haircuts The bob and lob (long bob) haircuts have remained popular in the 2020s. These versatile styles can be customized to suit different face shapes and hair textures. The blunt bob, textured bob, and asymmetrical lob have been particularly trendy. Pixie Cuts Short pixie cuts have made a comeback in the 2020s, offering a bold and chic look. This style allows for low-maintenance haircare routines and can be customized with different textures and lengths to suit individual preferences. Curtain Bangs Curtain bangs, also known as Bardot bangs or '70s bangs, have gained popularity. This style features long, face-framing bangs that are parted in the middle, creating a soft and romantic look. Curtain bangs can be paired with various hairstyles, from long waves to updos. Shag Haircuts The shag haircut, inspired by the '70s, has been a popular choice in the 2020s. This layered cut adds texture and movement to the hair, often with feathered or choppy ends and best achieved with a razor. The modern shag offers a versatile and effortlessly cool aesthetic. Balayage and Face-Framing Highlights Balayage, a technique that creates soft, natural-looking highlights, has continued to be a sought-after trend in the 2020s. Face-framing highlights, where lighter tones are strategically placed around the face, have also gained popularity as they can brighten and accentuate facial features. Sustainable and Low-Maintenance Styles With increasing environmental awareness and thanks to the pandemic, sustainable and low-maintenance hairstyles have become popular. Effortless, air-dried looks, minimalist haircuts, and styles that require minimal product usage have gained traction. This trend aligns with the desire for a more eco-friendly and time-efficient approach to haircare. Throughout the generations, hairstyles have changed dramatically. Every generation has been characterized by different looks and styles. As people continue to express their creativity with their hair, as new products are developed and as social and political climates change, these all influence how we decide to express ourselves through our personal styles. While some trends have lasted for decades, others have come and gone. Who knows what the rest of the 2020s or 2030s will bring. Whatever it is, we're sure it's going to be memorable.

Bobs, Bobs and More Bobs: The Trend of 2023

by JATAI, 24 May 2023

It seems 2023 is starting off with some fun looks. After a couple years of shagadelic haircuts and mullety styles, the trending looks are taking a more classic approach these days. While shags and mullets may have had their run, the bob is turning out to take centerfold. The great thing about a bob is that it's so versatile. There are many ways to cut and style a bob to match a personality or persona. Bobs can be long or short, blunt or textured, curled or straight with or without bangs. The creative possibilities are endless! Let's look at 10 popular bob styles that get the most love. The Graduated Bob The graduated bob is a type of bob with stacked layers in the back with longer strands in the front. The back of the hair tends to be more curved instead of a hard angle. It is it a difficult haircut to achieve but it looks great when done right. It's a very common and popular short haircut. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor. A-Line Bob Alternatively, the A-Line haircut refers to the perimeter of the haircut. It is the same as a graduated bob in that the hair is shorter in the back and longer in the front. However, it does not have the stacking of layers in the back. And the front is usually more pointed than a graduated bob. Asymmetrical Bob This type of bob's distinct characteristic is that one side in front is longer than the other. It can have layers or no layers and it can be stacked or not stacked in the back. There are different renditions of an asymmetrical bob, but it's usually a style for someone who wants a little edge to their bob style. French Bob The French bob is a classic bob hairstyle characterized by very short hair, either at the chin line or above. Sometimes it's paired with short bangs too. Think of the movie Amelie and you'll know what this looks like. It usually has lots of layers and texture for a choppy look. For the extra texture, a razor works well. Italian Bob Similar to a French Bob, the Italian bob is slightly longer, usually grazing the chin or below but above the shoulders. It's sophisticated and elegant and has a blunt straight edge. The Italian bob carries weight at the bottom with a lot of volume. It can be achieved by using scissors or a razor...or both at the same time. Lob Lob stands for 'long bob' so the hair generally skims the shoulders or goes slightly past it. This is a popular look in modern times as it gives a happy medium between having short and long hair. When curled it can look shorter and resemble a traditional bob, but when straightened it can look more like medium length hair. Straight Bob A classic, simple no frills bob is the straight bob. With no layers, no texture, no curls or stacking, this look is very basic. It can be cut with bangs if desired, but the general look is one of sleek sophistication. The look is completely symmetrical and lays flat against the head. It can look quite sultry and sexy if done right. Layered Bob This style is also known as a textured bob. Simply stated, this type of bob has more body and movement to give volume. While the straight bob has no layers or volume, the layered bob is all about the extra lift. The extra texture is often achieved by using a razor. Curly Bob With even more texture is the curly bob. The curly bob is full of bounce and volume. It could be layered but it doesn't have to be. This bob is fun and full of life and energy. The curls could be natural or intentionally made with a curling iron or curling tool. The curls can be tight and small or big and loose. There are so many ways a curly bob can look! Modern Bob The modern bob is so 2023. It's what has been trending for bobs in the last few years. And it's THIS bob. While it won't last forever, it is the 'it' style as of late. The modern bob is characterized as casual, cool, soft and feminine. It usually has a slight curl in there and a little volume. It's a simple yet stylish bob that's attractive and eye catching. It's no wonder the modern bob has become so popular. So that's it! 10 bob hairstyles for 2023. Although most of these bobs have been around for many many years, it just goes to show how classic the bob really is. It will never go out of style and there will always be new innovative ways to cut and style a bob. Here's to short hair in 2023. Hair Trends, Women

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Bixie Haircut for Fine Hair Tutorial