Hairstyle comparison
Compare the Platinum Pixie and Hollywood Waves by length, shape, finish, maintenance, salon wording, and how each changes your overall outline.
Published 9 October 2026
The short version
The Platinum Pixie is defined by a close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finish, while the Hollywood Waves uses large aligned waves flowing from a deep side part with glossy definition.
Both are rated high for maintenance in this guide, so the stronger distinction is close and sculpted versus sculpted and sweeping.
| Feature | Platinum Pixie | Hollywood Waves |
|---|---|---|
| Signature | a close pixie silhouette combined with an icy platinum finish | large aligned waves flowing from a deep side part with glossy definition |
| Length | very short | long |
| Shape | close and sculpted | sculpted and sweeping |
| Finish | platinum | glossy |
| Maintenance | high | high |
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.
Hollywood Waves
You prefer a sculpted and sweeping outline with a glossy finish and the defining feature of large aligned waves flowing from a deep side part with glossy definition.
Salon wording: Keep enough length and density for broad waves, then use the reference to discuss parting, face framing, and the formal finish rather than a different haircut.
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