A pixie cut is a fun, cute way to express your personality and alternative style. If you’ve never had short hair before, blow drying it into the style you want can be a learning curve. By using a few protective styling products, you can keep your hair healthy and look your best while rocking your pixie cut.
StepsMethod 1Method 1 of 3:Blow Drying a Straight Pixie Cut
1Pat your hair dry with a towel until it’s about 80% dry. Once you finish washing your hair, use a towel to gently dab your hair until it’s no longer dripping wet. This will help your hair dry faster so you don’t have to use as much heat from the blow dryer.XTry using a microfiber towel to protect your hair from damage.Avoid rubbing or pulling at your hair as you dry it, or you could cause damage or breakage.XExpert Source
1Dab your hair with a towel until it stops dripping. Grab a microfiber towel and gently scrunch your hair into it until your hair stops dripping water. Do this all over your head to remove the majority of the moisture from your hair before you start drying it.XUse a microfiber towel to control frizz.
2Scrunch in holding gel to the ends of your hair. If your hair is naturally wavy or curly and you plan on wearing it that way, pour a quarter-sized amount of holding gel into your palms and rub it around. Scrunch it into your hair gently, focusing on the ends, not the roots.XTry to find a holding gel made specifically for curly hair. Gels for curly hair aren’t as crunchy when they dry, so the texture of your curls will feel softer and more natural.
3Spray on a heat protectant spray. Hold a bottle of heat protectant spray about 6 inches (15 cm) away from your head. Quickly spray a fine mist all over your hair and wait for about 1 minute so it can soak in.XHeat protectant spray provides a barrier between the heat of the dryer and your hair.
4Attach a diffuser to your hair dryer. Diffusers are round attachments that connect to your hair dryer to spread out the heat and air. Press a diffuser onto your hair dryer until it clicks into place before you start drying.XYou can find diffusers at most beauty supply stores.If you don’t have a diffuser, consider letting your hair air dry. Using a hair dryer without an attachment can make curly hair frizzy.
5Keep the heat on low to avoid damaging your hair.XExpert Source
1Pat your hair dry with a towel. Use a microfiber towel to gently pat the ends of your hair until they’re no longer dripping wet. The more water you can remove in the beginning, the faster your hair will dry.XMicrofiber towels help to reduce frizz and lock in moisture as your hair dries.
2Rub in a holding gel or a volumizing cream. If your hair is curly or wavy and you’d like to keep it that way, scrunch in a dime-sized amount of holding gel to the ends of your curls. If your hair is straight, rub in a volumizing cream, focusing on the roots of the crown of your head.XHolding gel will emphasize your natural curls, while volumizing cream will lift your roots to give your hair more depth.
3Part your hair the way you want it to sit. Use a comb or your fingers to gently position your hair so it sits the way you want it to. It will be much harder to part your hair once it’s dry, so try to get it perfect while it’s still wet.XIf you are wearing your hair curly, you can use your fingers to twist your curls into a perfect shape.
4Avoid touching your hair as it dries for 1 to 2 hours. Now it’s time to wait on your hair. Try not to touch it, put on a hat, or lay down while your hair is still wet, or you could make it frizzy. Depending on how thick your hair is, drying could take anywhere from 1 to 2 hours.XTry to stay out of the sun as your hair dries. The heat of the sun can make your hair dry too quickly, leading to frizz.Your hair will dry faster in a warm environment, like inside your home or your car.
