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Platinum Pixie vs Blunt Bob: What Is the Difference?

Compare the Platinum Pixie and Blunt Bob by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.

Published 25 September 2026

Example of the Platinum Pixie hairstyle
ExamplePlatinum Pixie
Example of the Blunt Bob hairstyle
ExampleBlunt Bob

The short version

The Platinum Pixie is defined by a close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finish, while the Blunt Bob uses a solid chin-length edge with minimal visible layering.

The Platinum Pixie is rated high maintenance here, compared with medium for the Blunt Bob.

FeaturePlatinum PixieBlunt Bob
Signaturea close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finisha solid chin-length edge with minimal visible layering
Lengthvery shortshort
Shapeclose and sculptedprecise and geometric
Finishplatinumsleek
Maintenancehighmedium

Platinum Pixie

Choose this direction if...

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.

Blunt Bob

Choose this direction if...

You prefer a precise and geometric outline with a sleek finish and the defining feature of a solid chin-length edge with minimal visible layering.

Salon wording: Ask for a chin-length bob with a strong one-length perimeter and clarify whether you want the front perfectly level or slightly longer.

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