Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Long Waves and Platinum Pixie by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 8 September 2026
The short version
The Long Waves is defined by long length shaped by loose, continuous bends, while the Platinum Pixie uses a close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finish.
The Long Waves is rated medium maintenance here, compared with high for the Platinum Pixie.
| Feature | Long Waves | Platinum Pixie |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | long length shaped by loose, continuous bends | a close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finish |
| Length | long | very short |
| Shape | flowing and elongated | close and sculpted |
| Finish | wavy | platinum |
| Maintenance | medium | high |
Long Waves
You prefer a flowing and elongated outline with a wavy finish and the defining feature of long length shaped by loose, continuous bends.
Salon wording: Ask to preserve the overall length while adding enough long layering to stop the waves from forming one heavy block.
Platinum Pixie
You prefer a close and sculpted outline with a platinum finish and the defining feature of a close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finish.
Salon wording: Ask for a tailored pixie with softly tapered edges and discuss the lightening process separately from the cutting plan.
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