Getting A Pixie Cut And Touchup Relaxer | Hair Me Out | Refinery29

On this episode of Hair Me Out our talent Re'gine Terry gets a touchup relaxer. Even though she spent most of her life with natural hair, the baker and mom has found that this pixie style suits her busy lifestyle. Celebrity stylist Greg Gilmore showcases his talent by enhancing her already short cut.
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[@c-light7624]

Pixie cuts are _extremely_ flattering for most women. It’s an oldie but goodie and works in any decade. The stigma surrounding short hair doesn’t make sense to me. Yes, you can look womanly and beautiful with a “boy” haircut. Believe that!

[@9melissal]

I wouldn't say most. They are extremely flattering on some women but you have to have the bone structure to pull it off, but with the ones that do it definitely can look amazing!

[@xotennisxgirlox]

Women don’t do because there are a lot of stupid men out there who believe women shouldn’t have short hair.

[@maarselatallah6703]

It is also an intimidating cut for the woman itself. You are completely exposed so you also need to have the confidence to rock it. They people that do they look breath taking!

[@TheKeishana]

@@maarselatallah6703 yap i remember a guy told me that.

[@ladylaurenia]

I plan to get one in the spring. So excited!

[@brookew2403]

She looks amazing! The hairdresser is truly an artist.

[@jm2307]

Relaxers really are a lifestyle. I begged for one as a kid & had one for years but as an adult I decided to go back to natural. TBH any Black hairstyle is a lifestyle. No shade to anyone on how they choose to style their hair!

[@livinglikeleah]

I’m the complete opposite lol, I was relaxed as a kid and now I wear my natural hair, just a preference. Everyone should wear the hairstyle that they feel they can handle. Natural hair is no joke

[@resec483]

This is the absolute truth. I can't wear a relaxer because my hair is very weak. However, I miss the ease and the styles.

[@marleyhill34]

I find my natural hair easier. My hair is weak due to genetics and my scalp is sensitive. My relaxed hair would always be over processed and start breaking. Every time I combed it lot of hair would come out. It had no body/volume and I hated going to the salon for hours on end. Going natural taught me a lot about hair in general and my hair specifically. Luckily or unluckily my hair never grows past my shoulders so it's not as much work as someone like my sister who has waist length hair. I can shampoo, condition and style my natural hair in 30 minutes if necessary. My hair doesn't tangle easily because I detangle weekly. If I only washed my hair once a month, I would be detangling semi dreadlocks. Something I'd rather not do. Not saying I would never relax but at the moment I'm enjoying the freedom from the scalp discomfort and the salon and the lack of volume.

[@kellym.6777]

Same! Personally I think taking care of relaxed hair is super high maintenance. You have to handle the growth, retouch etc. Either way I'm a fan of beautiful healthy hair natural or relaxed

[@Your_Favorite_Season]

@Rese C girl saaaammmmeee! I want a pixie soo bad, but my hair is too sensitive for relaxers. All I want to do is have a short cut cut!

[@mmxw2294]

My natural hair is 12-14 inches long 4C and I detangled my hair before wash during deep conditionings then after it’s so tiring my hair clumps together and knots at the end so agree no joke at all

[@CocoaCookies_]

Her face is perfect with this haircut. Wow! And I love how dense and healthy her hair is.

[@nana8135]

It really is

[@AleinWonderland]

As an aspiring hairstylist this is absolute fire to see! What a knowledgeable and kind soul the hairdresser is and she looks absolute fire!

[@AliMari_tv]

Ate up with ease & class. Top tier! *chefs kiss

[@milk_coco8883]

I went back relaxed after 4 years natural. Loving it! I relax my hair every 4-6 months. And care for it almost the same as when I was natural. Hair is almost to my booty now.

[@plee6223]

This hair cut amazing. The client looks stunning with this haircut. This stylist gave his client a new vibe and helped her release a heart warming smile.

[@jusletursoulglobaby]

I will ALWAYS love this cut.. those short cuts like this one are a go-to winner. Well done fam

[@joywebb6964]

Shout out to the beautician for educating us on hair care with the perm. Not everyone wants to be natural and thats ok. She does what works with her life style as we all should. It was her confidence for me.💜

[@resurrectedwreck]

Stunning!! You can tell when someone really loves what they do. He's an artist!

[@francoisnatasha]

I got a perm and cut similar to hers after being natural for 10 years. I'm happy as a clam..to each its own, no judgment, do whatever makes you happy and feeling cute.

[@starzzzy22]

This brings back so many memories of pixie cut styles in the 90s (and allll the upkeep of them). He did a great job.

[@-Bloomingtales]

I do NOT miss getting a relaxer and I’m more of a natural bohemian type of person so natural hair just works better with how I live my life… HOWEVER, black women have been through too much (especially when it comes to their hair) so I definitely say do whatever makes you happy and do what works for YOU. You deserve to live life on your terms and in your own way. ♥️

[@JP-br4mx]

omg shut everything is about how black women deserved this been through so much blah blah. You wanna do something just do that shit. you are not the only minority who have suffered.

[@Ms.NoNo2]

@@JP-br4mx show me where she said that 🤡🤡🤡

[@Turquoise4eva]

@@JP-br4mx 🙄Your ignorance has no end.

[@-Bloomingtales]

@@JP-br4mx are you ok? Lol there’s this subsection of miserable people on the internet that like to troll comments … I guess you’re one of them. Go reflect love and let that light get in you.

[@JP-br4mx]

@@-Bloomingtales lol I’m fine I’m just tired of people being like I’m a black woman and I deserve luxury and because I’m a black woman I’m gonna find me some white man because black men ain’t shit, I’m a black woman and we’ve been so much so I’m gonna have a perm. If you want to do those things, just do these things instead of using the fact you are a black woman to justify.

[@oohlalaa2390]

Her hair looks phenomenal! 😍 full and healthy, and that cut was just masterful! What a gorgeous girl!

[@eyekandy3000]

We’ve come a long way when relaxers have a stigma and natural hair is where it’s at. I was made fun of in middle school for having kinky hair- which was actually relaxed just not bone straight. I think we should all just let each other do what we want with our hair 👍🏽

[@leila_de_hautjardin]

I hope that one day black women will be able to wear their hair how they want without getting shamed for it. Natural hair is fine. Relaxed hair is fine. Wigs and lace front are fine. Blue hair is fine (ok maybe not for work but you got my point 😁)

[@수지-d3l]

Love how the stylist is so passionate about his job! He's enjoying every bit of it and I want to be just like him in the future when I start my professional career too. Just being able to wake up every day and remember you have an amazing job and then being excited to help others every day just like him is my dream. ♡

[@breeg2331]

Very cute he did a good job. I use to have my hair cut like this the only thing that is quick about this is washing it. After you wash it you have to lay it down with wrapping lotion and wrap it. Also you have to style it or it will look crazy. New growth was super noticable so I was going to the salon every two weeks. It takes a lot of effort to keep it looking nice.

[@MrMrsboo]

Exactly! Hair stylists don't tell you this part 😅 they love cutting it and blow drying long hair takes more time for them. This kind of hair cut will have you going back for regular trims which is great for them, more money and less effort. I found it harder to keep short hair looking neat.

[@ladylaurenia]

My mom warned me against this but I’m not listening 😂 I’ll try to get a more low maintenance pixie

[@asiam1528]

Exactly very high maintenance hairstyle

[@herefortheshrimp1469]

I got a “pixie” ish haircut like this before going to boot camp and OH MY GOD it looked so awful 95% of the time since I had absolutely nothing to style it with or even a silk bonnet to protect it! Locs arent for everyone but it is hands down the easiest my hair has ever been to deal with and it’s looks good when I wake up!

[@Noise_floorxx]

@@herefortheshrimp1469 girl my dumb ass got braids before boot camp. I was in the marine corps so the first 5 months was training, training, training. It was stupid but that's what happens when you join a 90% white male branch. They all shave their heads, and i was walking around Parris Island looking a mess after month 2. We barely had time to brush our teeth let alone style black hair. But... whatever....

[@kokonana4086]

She looks AMAZING! The hairdresser is such an artist and he also has such a good heart--so caring.

[@dianaszaboova8286]

She´s unbelievebly gorgeus !!! This hairstyle is very suitting and also how the hairdresser works with her, i have no words.

[@ashlouw5350]

That stylist energy is so smooth and calming no wonder his work looks so flawless. He really highlighted his client's beauty that was already there😍 Love everything about this❤

[@LADYLINKA]

I love that they are incorporating more hair content than just regular cuts and colors!

[@linda_bertino]

WOW, just WOW. IM IN LOVE with how this turned out on her. She's gorgeous before and after!

[@SagittariusQueen1980]

I wore my hair in natural for almost 10 years and I got so tired of the time consuming and paying arm and leg on products to upkeep my natural hair. On my 40th birthday I decided to get a relaxer and a pixie cut and now I love my relaxer and pixie hair. My husband loves it, he says it brings out my beautiful face more.

[@lt7153]

I'm never going back to relaxers but this is fire! I love it 😍

[@ileanasantamaria2364]

Same!!!

[@cynthiaholland13]

Exactly!

[@asiam1528]

Never No creamy crack for me

[@SheIsFearfullyWonderfullyMade]

Just went back after 10 years natural… I was terrible with all of the maintenance and products. Now I literally wash/condition and put in a bun. Easy under an hour “wash day”

[@Death_the_Kid]

I'M ABSOLUTELY IN LOVE WITH HER CUT/SHAPE!!😍

[@annieothername]

Her step out at 5:55 ! Stunning!!! Greg did a phenomenal job!

[@queenfireflame]

It's the dance at the end of every masterpiece he creates, that I wait for. Her hair is beautiful. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@DeannaMaurice]

Growing up in a salon I can say he is excellent at his craft! Beautiful work.

[@KaylaBee123]

These results are stunning. So sophisticated and such a timeless style :)

[@sososanchez3512]

Ok. All I saw was the cut & I instantly watched.. I love a pixie it's been my style 4 20 plus years.. I absolutely agree with the young woman.easy no fuss & looks Amazing!!!

[@user-lw9ut2ms6m]

What a talented hair stylist and I love how knowledgeable he was. Perfection and she looks fire sis!

[@kellym.6777]

He's a true pro! He knows exactly what he's doing her hair looks beautiful omg!! She looks amazing.Taking care of relaxed hair & a pixie cut do requires time though.

[@evolve2existkris]

I love a good pixie cut! This almost makes me want to cut my hair again! 🔥🔥

[@iriemo721]

The cut was fab when he took it out the mold! Love a good pixie.

[@lisamessikommer7284]

She looks gorgeous and I adore the hairstylist energy!!!

[@noravhunt]

One of my favorite transformations! And I learned a lot about this type of treatment. She looks beautiful and he is an absolute artist! ❤️

[@Locnessmonstah]

This was a fire cut! It fits her face and features so well!

[@danielle675]

I’m a short haircut woman myself… I love it!!! They’re so easy to maintain and I feel awesome with my short hair…

[@jacobrussell2952]

This is INCREDIBLE!!! So much talent this man had and his client looks AMAZING!!!

[@rebeccaharkless3057]

This just made me want to cut and relax my hair. She looks great! 😍

[@MrzBadaBing]

She looks gorgeous it looks amazing on her ! He is an amazing hairstylist and super professional love his personality. He just gained quadruple clients from this video alone haha. Love that relaxers are coming back because not everyone has that time to deal with their natural hair . We’re getting too busy !

[@entewurzel2109]

This hair looks so amazing. And it suits her so well

[@RB-gt8bf]

Ah been relaxed for years and now natural for past 7 years...and after I learned how to take care of my natural hair it takes me no longer than when I was relaxed. Hard to find competent stylist working the chemicals...one bad trip can destroy your hair...been there x 2 when I had a relaxer....but whatever makes you happy

[@ToriUptown]

wow he killed this cut and her relaxer. her hair still looks healthy and full

[@MaryAlexaaandra]

I love that you guys are posting diverse hair stories and tutorials

[@DANNYTHEFROG123]

Giving me life. That beautiful relaxed pixie

[@Emmere]

Yes. To. Everything. The stylist, model, and cut.

[@mapetahuma1204]

The shape of the cut is everything. He is a master with scissors

[@shantakoa8596]

I love my pixie, I love my relaxers, and I definitely love the easy maintenance. Pixie girl for life ❤

[@TheUncommonBeauty]

A talented artist! I was relaxed throughout my adolescence and don't want a relaxer now but I want him to style my hair.👏🏽

[@denaa4517]

Too cute!!! I went natural in 2005 when I was 21 yrs old in Kentucky (still am to this day). At the time this was very unpopular and I caught lots of heat from black folks only. Fast forward to now it's more common to see naturals than it is to see those rockin a relaxer. I've heard plenty of shade thrown at those who choose to be relaxed..as if it's a shameful act. Crazy!!! Do what you do boo! If it's cute ,you've weighed your options, and are able to execute in a HEALTHY way... then I support it either way. (Not that my opinion should matter at all)

[@c-light7624]

Oh, and shoutout to the women who can rock their look without makeup!

[@herefortheshrimp1469]

Shout out to the ones who rock their look WITH makeup as well! Expressing yourself through makeup is a SKILL and should be celebrated too!

[@trinityjones6243]

He did a beautiful job!

[@monicaDD]

I’m happy she enjoys the outcome. The stylist showed great technique and care

[@KatBlaque]

I keep wanting to relax my hair and then i remember how much work it was to upkeep and i'm truly good on that... but I still wonder lol.

[@TheSweetie223]

Natural hair is definitely harder to maintain especially depending on the texture

[@lynntoy6844]

He did such a great job, this cut looks amazing on her and she’s beautiful

[@reneee.6076]

Relaxers are really making a comeback? Awww. 🥺 I love seeing my natural hair sistahs.

[@hereforit2347]

I LOVE that wrapping foam. It’s good on natural hair too. 👌🏾

[@asiam1528]

How do you use it on natural hair

[@AminahMight]

It’s givin Nia Long in the 90’s! Gorgeous!

[@theresasecore9372]

wow, she's gorgeous! Perfect style for her

[@cassandramartin5455]

This is literally the best pixie cut I have ever seen… the cut itself is just beautiful!!!💗💗💗💗

[@Victoriousniki]

Greg is my fav!!! I’m so happy to see this exposure!! Go Greg!

[@carolcake1920]

The hairdresser is incredibly talented and the woman is stunning!

[@me-pz5yi]

Greg Gilmore is the best!!! His Insta is full of fire 🔥. His coloring, cuts, styles are on a whole different level ❤️😍.

[@lisettejanae]

Yassss I’m a pixie girl and so here for this! Her hair looks beautiful, it’s nice and thick and healthy. TFS

[@erinsjourney315]

I have always loved pixie cuts and THIS one suits her perfectly. And how EASY this is for her to maintain!! Growing up I always wanted Farah Fawcet hair but short & pixie suites me much better.

[@nascimentoacp]

She is absolutely gorgeous! What a professional!!! I would love to have this kind of haircut 🤩

[@ManeandMindset]

Greg is my FAVOURITE!!! Love to see him do big things !!

[@knowingnneka462]

Ok SHORT CUT!!!!!!!!!!!! We love to see it! 😍

[@bfreeinjesus2323]

Hairdresser Nailed It! Clients looks Amazing!

[@mellowmadness6955]

I really admire this stylist,great job 😍😍

[@lifesjourney65]

WOW! That looked sensational on her 👏🏼

[@Resilient_Brilliance]

Hes a true professional. He isn't overlapping, new growth only. Good job.

[@belladonna131]

Her hair style looks FABULOUS!!!! It helps that she had enough hair for FOUR PEOPLE on her head!! HOLY MOLY!!! And her hair was in great condition too! She takes wonderful care of her hair. I really liked how you explain the steps and that burning or tingling isn't a good thing. It can lead to the EMERGENCY ROOM AND POSSIBLE HAIR LOSS AND EVEN BALDNESS. I'm not sure if things have changed, but there were two kinds of relaxers and if your client had prior relaxed hair, it was important to know what kind they used or there was hair damage in the form of no hair where the product touched the prior treated area. Your blending technique is spot on! The best I've ever seen and the gradation is FANTASTIC!!! I'M BLOWN AWAY!!! YOU ARE A TRUE ARTIST AND MASTER!!! ❤❤❤❤❤!!!!

[@mbuck5044]

Wow she looks terrific! The stylist worked magic!

[@lauren6509]

Yassssssssssssss. The Fantasia Barrino is making a comeback 🔥

[@irenefunn4261]

I love her cut. It looks perfect on her.

[@TiffanyLeClair]

She looks fly AF after they were all done! Greg did such a great job!

[@balckfox5]

I love it. I was relaxed for years before I went natural. Relaxed or being a loose natural is a lifestyle and takes work to maintain. For the past 5yrs now I have worn dread locs as it is low maintenance which I love.

[@A·c·h·i·l·l·l·e·s·Last·Stand]

Awww just seeing Greg Gilmore on here makes me feel so comfortable and happy.

[@gillianmcbride2826]

She is so gorgeous and the style turned out amazing! This video was so informative too ♥

[@enjoy4081]

I love cut even being a locd person who does not plan on cutting my locs this was fire for sure it definitely gave me a vibe I have not felt in a long time something fresh and new

[@tinanguyen1709]

That’s beauty! Sleek, stylish, personalized.

[@elinorkent7188]

They are both gorgeous

[@carlanathan2430]

Yess! The auntie cut is always a staple

[@shalaywilliams3106]

Wowww he did an excellent job. Her hair is so silky and healthy looking.

[@Nolongeruse930]

She looks great! Reminds me of when I had my big chop. I will never forget how amazing I felt when I had my pixie cut a few years ago. It changed me as a person lol.

[@belenmartin9681]

She looks gorgeous! He is an artist!

[@MsJonai]

Relaxers definitely look better on shorter hair especially when it is maintained well, the longer it is, the more you can tell it needs help a lot of times

[@girlbrittneygirl]

Oh! Ok so relaxers look better on short hair, and long looks better on virgin hair? What are you talking about?

[@SuperHellokitty1973]

Loved the hairstylist loved her hair and loved the pic of her beautiful family.

[@darqchild69]

I am in love with her new hairstyle!

[@togek1ss]

ahh the memories. used to get routine relaxers as a kid. get them every once in a while as an adult.

[@divakingsley9020]

This was a Great video of letting people know that you can do anything that YOU want to do with your hair. She is rocking the relaxer short hairstyle. He seems to be talented in doing hair and she is very pretty. Thanks for posting.

[@Yara-dm2ny]

She looks so good...The stylist did a great job...💕

[@abbigailglen]

His work, her hair, the cut is beautiful! A pixie cut was my favorite hairstyle when I was relaxed. If I didn't love being able to take a shower without a shower cap, I'd totally consider getting a relaxer again.

[@nicolebond3992]

A fabulous cuts that suits the shape of her face and highlights her features. A pixie cut usually works well with round and squarish faces.

[@nikki9276]

He’s real good!!!

[@rosechardonnay5351]

A relaxer really isn't meant to completely straighten the hair but just relax the natural curl pattern to make it more manageable. When you relax the hair bone straight you're really just overprocessing the hair and damaging it. The only excpetion to that would be a very short cut like this one where you can go a bit straighter since a lot of the hair is going to get cut off anyway but it's always a good idea to leave some texture in the hair so it doesn't become too compromised.