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17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017

What better way to kick off the New Year than with a new do? 
17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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By Nikki Brown · Updated October 26, 2020

Haircuts are a stylish way to hit the restart button. And even if you aren’t looking for a new style, sometimes it takes a drastic change like this to ignite transformation in other aspects of life. Pixie cuts are always in vogue and like a big chop, can really invigorate self-confidence. These beautiful black women are proof that short hair can be versatile and far from boring. If you’re thinking about cutting your hair in 2017, get inspired by a host of pretty pixie styles below. 

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Pretty Pixies

Be a standout with shaved sides. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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02
Pretty Pixies

Go classic and chic with a jet black coif. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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03
Pretty Pixies

Add curls for extra body. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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04
Pretty Pixies

Slay in blunt bangs and a bowl-cut style. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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05
Pretty Pixies

Go bold in a platinum hue. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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06
Pretty Pixies

Style tight coils for added volume. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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07
Pretty Pixies

Slick it down straight for a no-fuss look. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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08
Pretty Pixies

Or shave the sides and wear your natural texture on top. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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09
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Go ultra short and dye it a bold shade. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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10
Pretty Pixies

Have fun with cut designs and unique parts. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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11
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Ringlets are classic, too. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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12
Pretty Pixies

Slay gracefully in gray. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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13
Pretty Pixies

Shave the sides for a mohawk-inspired end result. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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Pretty Pixies

Add highlights for a subtle touch of color. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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Pretty Pixies

Add a little length and color when you get bored and want to switch up your short do. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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Pretty Pixies

Rock side swept bangs that you can also brush back when you don’t want to cover your forehead. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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Pretty Pixies

You can never go wrong with this classic cut. 

17 Beautiful Women Who Will Make You Want A Pixie In 2017
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