What has changed after a haircut: my attitude to short hair, how it differs from caring for long hair. How priorities in choosing cosmetics and plans have changed a few months after a pixie

A pixie cut can have a profound effect on one’s appearance. It’s not just about the length difference; it’s also about your perception of yourself and others’ perception of you. One can only truly experience the indescribable freedom and confidence that comes with having short hair.

The everyday schedule also changes when hair is short. The lengthy days spent cleaning, air drying, and styling are over. Rather, you discover that your attention is directed more toward keeping your shorter hair healthy and glossy. Your priorities in selecting hair care products start to change, and the products you used for your long hair no longer work for you.

After getting a pixie cut, you notice that your plans and even the way you view beauty have slightly changed a few months later. To go with your new look, you might find yourself trying out different styling techniques, rethinking your clothing choices, or even changing your makeup. It’s a self-discovery journey that frequently begins with a trim.

Before the Pixie Cut After the Pixie Cut
Loved the versatility of long hair but found it time-consuming to maintain. Enjoy the ease of styling short hair, with less time spent on daily care.
Preferred products that added moisture and shine to long locks. Now prioritize lightweight, texturizing products that give volume and definition to short hair.
Plans often revolved around managing and styling my long hair for events. Now, I feel more spontaneous and confident, with less focus on my hair"s appearance.

Care principles that have become irrelevant

To be quite honest, I didn’t anticipate that getting a haircut would significantly alter how I took care of my hair. Although the length has shrunk, the actual hair remains the same. I also reasoned that the products would fit me equally well. However, it turned out that nothing is as easy as it seems, and many of the fundamentals of my prior hair care regimen just don’t work.

The most important thing is the mask

My whole departure was held on masks with a long killed blond. I didn’t know how to operate Solo air conditioners because the visual was stretched too far, making tactile hair appear straw-colored.

And I made a few attempts to follow this idea after getting my hair cut, but for some reason it worked. And it wasn’t until later that I understood my hair no longer required as much maintenance. even though powder length is present.

But shampoo is now my new top priority vector. This is the most crucial part of my departure, and if you pick the right product, you should be able to prevent me from washing away the means. There are currently no new products in this category; I detailed my collection of shampoos here. Conversely, I stick to my plan to not buy anything, and while it’s difficult to believe, I hope to still become minimalist for the New Year’s holidays. And Angel is the only shampoo that I have left.

I recently completed a small decluttering, and I’m down to four masks, of which I only use one:

  1. Kérastase Resistance Therapiste Renewal Mask – incredible, gorgeous and madly loved by me. But I just don’t see the point in using it now, while my hair is at a minimum length. But I’m really waiting for the day when I can introduce it into my routine again.
  2. Smoothing mask with argan and sea buckthorn oil Barex Contempora Velvet Mask – also waiting in the wings, since I’m not chasing smoothness now. On the contrary, now I mostly try to style my hair with more volume, since I didn’t like sleek hairstyles on short hair.
  3. Angel Water Element Ice Sea Mud Nursing Cream – and this one is from the category of “finishers”. If the first two masks suited me, I see excellent results from them, then this one is very weak. Of course, I’ll give it another chance on natural hair, but I definitely won’t repeat the purchase.
  4. Vieso Perilla Frutescens Herbal Relaxing Scalp Mask – stars of short hair care. Her huge plus, which can be applied from roots to the very tips, and this is excellent help with hair tinting.

Although the list is very short, given its current length, there is a lot of it. There’s a chance that I’ll be attacked by the Fairy of Cleanliness once more and decide to distribute jars that I will never use.

Longer means better

If the mask is not appropriate for the scene, is Hairmaneak being used? Yes, trying to figure out how to get close to her and playing around with the exposition.

Put on a mask for thirty minutes? Without difficulty. Defend? No issues.

I used to spend an hour or so each day introspecting. She kept the masks under a heat wave for twenty minutes, then used air conditioning to close the case and unavoidably said a bunch of bullshit. And now, in just twenty minutes, I’m able to wash and style my hair—all at a leisurely, slow pace.

In contrast, I would like to display what I previously used:

And these days, leave-in products and one shampoo make up the majority of my regimens. Additionally, I can add a mask or conditioner once every 1.5–2 weeks.

I use three shampoos and three leave-in conditioners now, combining them according to my hair’s needs. I’m still working out the kinks in toning the length, but I use peeling once a week.

The best is the enemy of the good

The active stage of my hairmania has been over for almost a year, but I didn’t realize until recently that I was still making the same error.

If the outcome is unsatisfactory, close the strongest conditioner mask and apply twice as much leave-in care. and a never-ending hunt for stronger and newer items to purchase.

I’ve finally mastered the "hair" zen. I don’t research new product information or devise product combinations that rise from the ashes. Of course, I also have no dreams of a miracle jar that can accomplish all of the above. My departure has become more instinctive; if I sense that there isn’t enough cleansing, I take a stronger shampoo or peel and apply more permanent cream, or I take a stronger shampoo and apply less nonsense after caring for myself.

Furthermore, I am not prepared to wash my hair for an hour or use a thermal cap to warm it. My new maxim is that I won’t use a product if it doesn’t work after ten to fifteen minutes. I do not wish to once more be a slave to my hair.

I used to be excited to purchase practically every product I saw when reading posts, but I no longer chase new jars.

I now understand that the mental exhaustion I experienced from always trying to look my best was caused by the belief that if I looked better, I would find the "holy grail" or magic product that would improve, if not improve, the appearance of my hair.

Of course, I don’t always browse new products with such fervor. Every now and then I’ll notice that this product or that product might be a good fit for me, but I put it off for a long time.

Discoveries with a new length

Getting a new haircut broadened my perspective and gave me a more upbeat outlook. And I was completely unaware of the abundance of open that resulted from this.

I look for advantages in disadvantages

I was mentally ready for the more frequent toning I would have to deal with after I colored my hair bright. However, I didn’t anticipate that my face would be obscured by the vibrant hair. When I had blonde hair and could go anywhere without makeup, I simply lost my identity when I had pink hair. And so it started, drawing a new face first thing every morning. It appears to be both a drawback and a benefit. I use makeup with joy and I truly love it, but I used to be a little lazy, but now I’m accustomed to it and try new things with makeup more frequently.

Now let’s return to the topic of toning. I left the salon with a brighter color on my hair, instead of the delicate pink shade I had originally desired. However, I realized that the color would fade and would require a refresh, so I started to actively research the PPD merchandise that was offered. And I was unhappy to see that there was only one shade in the budget section that was precisely the shade I wanted.

I went with Bad Girl, who had the delicious moniker "Sugar Baby," for myself. Even after reading Curly Nirvana’s review, I was still surprised by the bright shade.

Overall though, I thought the shade and how softly pink it washes off were nice. Additionally, I thought it was great that the pigment could be diluted with a mask to help with brightness adjustment and application convenience. If the mask was meant to be used on the scalp, I would have chosen Vieso Perrila for these reasons.

I measure out about a teaspoon of the mask into the mixing bowl, adding PPD by eye to make up roughly 30% of the mask’s mass. Without worrying that the mixture will get on the scalp, I apply it straight to the hair with my hands, stretching it all the way to the ends. I literally only take a few minutes to complete this action, and I only leave it in my hair for a maximum of five minutes.

After the last color renewal 1.5 months ago, I am nearly blonde again with a very subtle pink glare. And now that I’m looking for PPD once more, I’m thinking about going with more natural shades. I’ve had a tint balm from the Concept brand "Sandy Blonde" for a very long time, and I’ll probably buy a trusted friend if I can’t find the pigment I need.

Fusion-free care or conditioner to be

As previously mentioned, I included conditioners in my care. I only have two jobs right now, but they work for me.

  1. Insight Dry Hair – I"ve had it in my care for a long time, but it was listed purely nominally, because I didn"t understand it before. And now I often give preference to it because of its excellent hydration and conditioning. For me now it"s important not to overload my hair so that the styling does not fall out, but at the same time it provides enough care.
  2. Angel Professional Marine Dept Spa – the famous orange conditioner. Works great in tandem with masks or, as I have now, solo. Nourishes strands, makes them more manageable, but can weigh down with frequent use.

I’m not sure when exactly I’ll start wearing masks more frequently. When the longest strands get to my earlobe, I might go back to my hair care regimen. I don’t have a specific deadline in mind because I think that in this instance, the hair’s quality is more crucial. My hair doesn’t require any more complicated maintenance as of yet, and it looks and feels good to me.

New rules of the game

Furthermore, there are no guidelines.

I now put more faith in my instincts, don’t make rigid plans or schedules, and just try to enjoy life as it is.

I haven’t determined how justified this strategy is yet, but in the past, I was able to grow my hair to a respectable length and overall decent appearance through precise and consistent use of care.

Naturally, I also stopped taking regular pictures of my hair. I now take pictures once a month specifically for a collage I want to make. Prior to now, though, I could snap photos at least once a week or after every wash. I generally took a positive approach to monitoring the outcome, which allowed me to identify careless omissions and make timely corrections.

However, it was extremely draining because I wasn’t examining things from a "here and now" perspective; rather, I was doing a more in-depth analysis that involved comparing my hair from various eras and practically using a microscope. These days, my sole purpose for taking pictures is to compile a photo history of my hair so that I can look back on how far I’ve come with it.

The road will be mastered by the one walking and my future plans

What about goals, if everything is carefully explained and has become much more minimalistic?

Everything is extremely simple here as well. My hair is growing back. I’ve come to the realization that walking with a pixie is just not my thing. I don’t feel like I have hair, and it can be really annoying when a hairstyle isn’t implied by the canvas’s length. For this reason, though not overly obsessive, I have reintroduced stimulants and actively use them.

But things become more complicated when color is involved. Even though I adore blondes, I’ve made the decision to give it up for the time being in order to grow at least a little bit longer. And for that reason, even though I have gray hair, I am growing my hair out of my natural color.

Naturally, I did not find this decision to be simple. However, I have determined for myself that there are two key reasons to put off dying right now:

  • The desire to grow long and healthy hair – Of course, the site has a lot of examples of blondes with long and beautiful hair. But with my hair length under the machine, it will not be possible to gently lighten the hair. Powder or super blonde will get on the previously lightened part, and this is additional damage and can lead to breakage.
  • Lack of length of the natural root for the technique – I considered options with complex coloring of the hat zone (I spied the idea from Mashulya Magnay). But the problem here is that the hairdresser will not be able to do such coloring on short natural roots, so in any case, you need to grow the length a little.

And why not try growing my hair longer, since I’ve decided to put off coloring it? Maybe I’ll even be able to get over my gray hair. However, I haven’t seen my roots longer than 1.5 cm in a while, so I’m not sure how much of them are silver. However, I can already tell that my gray hair is getting closer to the focal point and that it’s more noticeable on the hairline and around the temples. However, since I’ve already committed to this journey, I’ll make an effort to finish it without considering coloring my hair until it’s shoulder length.

And even though I’m growing my hair out, I made the careful decision to clear the shelves of any new products, even though I’ve already been tempted by a lot of jars. However, I have a goal to replace the non-functioning products with functioning ones once I have finished the outsiders in my care.

My wish list as of right now is as follows:

  • L"Oreal Professionnel Curl Expression Riche – a sensational mask that simply made a splash on the site. And since I ran out of moisturizing mask, the choice fell on this burgundy beauty.
  • Shampoo for molecular restoration of severely damaged hair L"Oreal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular – I"ve been looking at this new line for a long time, and after Tanya"s post I definitely decided that I want to try the shampoo.
  • Shampoo for neutralizing the effects of metals and for restoring colored hair L"Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Metal Detox – well, I also wanted this one for my collection, but most of all I was pleased with the composition. I have been thinking about buying shampoo on SLES for a long time and this suited me according to the reviews.

There aren’t many jars on the list; I’m just sick of them all, especially the ones that don’t function the way I want them to. I’ll try not to make them on a whim and will now shop with more caution.

Taking on a pixie cut has changed my outlook on hair care and styling in addition to giving me a fresh look. Because short hair is so simple, I have more time and flexibility to try out different products that go with my new look, which has improved the efficiency of my routine.

The pixie cut has taught me to prioritize quality over quantity when it comes to hair care products, even though long hair required a different strategy. Additionally, I’ve noticed that my priorities have changed; these days, I seek out lightweight, nourishing products that preserve the health and luster of my shorter hair.

Overall, I feel like I have more confidence and a more positive attitude towards my hair as a result of the change. After a few months, I can declare with confidence that making this risky move was the right one. It has also motivated me to keep trying out different looks and beauty regimens.

My perspective on short hair changed dramatically after I got a pixie cut; while it’s easier to manage, short hair needs more frequent trims and different styling products than long hair. My preferences for cosmetics also evolved with time, and I now give greater weight to items that accentuate the volume and texture of my short hair. My daily regimen got easier, but I had to make changes to my long-term hair care regimens. I learned from this experience that having short hair necessitates a different mindset and strategy than having long hair, which has an impact on my lifestyle choices and beauty regimen.

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Maria Sokolova

Hairdresser-colorist, passionate researcher of new coloring techniques. Always in the search for fresh ideas to create unique color solutions. I am inspired by natural shades and fashion trends to create unique looks for everyone.

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