The bixie, the butterfly and the wolf: The trending haircuts you’ll see everywhere this summer and how to make them work for you

Old-school dos are making a comeback – but with a modern twist. Saoirse Hanley asks a top stylist what’s hot and how to get the look

Florence Pugh sports the bob/pixie hybrid (the bixie) in London. Photo: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images for Warner Bros Pictures

Saoirse Hanley

From the bowl and the pineapple to the Rachel and the wolf, there seems to be an endless stream of trendy haircuts du jour that help hairdressers get creative in the chair. This summer, you’re probably going to see a few ‘bixie’ cuts.

What is that, you ask, hopefully before your appointment and not during? It’s essentially a hybrid of a bob (short) and a pixie (shorter again) with an optional fringe add-on.