How to Grow Out a Pixie Cut Into a Bob

Strategic trims every 6-8 weeks and styling techniques that work with awkward lengths will get you from pixie to bob in 12-18 months.

1. Map your timeline. Hair grows about half an inch per month, so pixie to bob takes 12-18 months depending on your desired length. Plan trims every 6-8 weeks to maintain shape while growing. Book appointments now so you're not tempted to hack at it yourself during awkward phases.
2. Trim strategically, not uniformly. Focus trims on the back and sides while letting the top grow longer. This prevents the dreaded mushroom shape and keeps proportions balanced. Your stylist should be evening out growth patterns, not cutting everything to the same length.
3. Master the awkward middle phases. Months 3-6 are brutal but manageable with the right styling. Use texture spray for grit, headbands for coverage, and hair clips for sections that won't behave. Embrace the messy, undone look because fighting your hair's natural growth pattern is futile.
4. Style with your growth pattern. Work with how your hair naturally falls instead of against it. If the back grows faster, style it sleek and tuck behind ears. If the sides stick out, use a small round brush to curve them inward while blow-drying. Your hair will tell you what it wants to do.