4 Korean Pixie Cut Ideas You Can Adapt to Your Personal Style

If there’s any haircut that’s guaranteed to turn heads, it’s the pixie. Empowering, chic, and best of all, fuss-free, this short hairstyle has become the go-to look for anyone who’s looking for a cool change — your favorite Korean celebrities included. While most of them are generally known for shiny long hair or soft, wispy bobs, your K-faves can pull off a pixie, too. Here are Korean pixie cut ideas to inspire your next look.

A pixie cut meets a wispy bowl cut in this feminine short hairstyle. If you’d like a big change from long hair or a bob but aren’t ready for traditional pixie hairstyles, this should ease you into it. It’s still a pixie in the back, although the sides are longer, and then there are the full bangs. If you trim the sides a bit, you’d have a regular pixie.

To make an impression, get a color lift like Jeongyeon, who rocks this particular look with a rosy golden blonde tone. 

South Korean actress Lee Joo Young, known for her roles in Weightlifting Fairy and Itaewon Class, channels Tinkerbell-chic in this look, minus the bun. She makes the most of her hair’s natural texture, taking the style up a notch by volumizing the top.

To achieve this look, run a texturizing product like matte hair wax, through the top part of your hair as if slicking it back. Allow it to fall naturally to the sides. 

To boost volume, use Dove Oxygen and Nourishment Shampoo and Conditioner. The pair works together to coax out your hair’s natural volume and bounce. They can increase volume by 95% without weighing your hair down.

Let’s be honest: a Korean pixie cut is not for the faint of heart, especially if you’ve had long hair for most of your life. It can be jarring not to see that much hair framing your face anymore, so if you’re unsure, try getting a short hairstyle instead.

Take this layered bob on Momoland’s Hyebin. Think of it as a grown-out pixie — an accessible transition haircut. Of course, she wears it in pink so it’s still a bit daring, but the nice thing about this style is that it can be as conservative or rebellious as you want it to be.

Talk about an epic undercut — if the sides were any shorter, it would be a mohawk, but Amber Liu sure knows how to rock it. This super cool, androgynous pixie cut involves shaving the sides of the head and leaving lots of volume on the top. This grows into a regular pixie cut quite nicely; you probably just need your stylist to trim the top for maintenance. 

With hair this short, taking care of your scalp is essential. Keep it feeling fresh and clean with Sunsilk Anti-Dandruff Healthy Strong Shampoo.

Embrace short hair with these Korean pixie cut ideas. Take them to your stylist so they can determine how to best tailor the hairstyle to your face shape and hair type.

Want hair that's longer than a pixie, but shorter than a bob? Then you need to check our article on the bixie cut.