Spanish actress Paz Vega has debuted a radical new haircut that is being called the top hairstyle trend for women over 50 this September. Vega has moved from her signature long clavicut style to a short, layered mixie cut, a style that blends the pixie and the mullet, sparking a wave of attention on social media.
Vega shared the change with a video on social media, taking her hand away from the phone camera to reveal her new short, voluminous hairstyle. The caption on her post read simply that she decided to cut it.
What the mixie cut looks like
The new style is cut in short layers with texture, strategic volume, a fringe, and slightly longer length at the back. It is a little longer than the short cuts that have dominated recent seasons, which allows for more texture and a relaxed, undone finish.
The change is a striking one given that Vega had been wearing her hair fairly long. The shorter style opens up the face, emphasizes her features and adds more light to her complexion. The longer layers at the back also allow the style to be shaped into different looks, from classic to modern.
A low-maintenance cut
The mixie cut is defined by shorter hair at the front and sides, with slightly longer length at the back. There are various versions of the cut that can be adapted to different tastes, playing with the layers or using styling products to change the finish.
The result is a modern, bold haircut with plenty of personality, aimed at women who are tired of long hair and want to try something different. Among its main advantages are its versatility and timelessness, but it stands out above all for being easy to maintain day to day.
Upkeep only requires a trip to the hairdresser every four to six weeks to trim the ends, along with light, non-heavy hair products to avoid weighing the style down. Those same products can also be used to style the cut so that it looks deliberately undone rather than too polished.
A cut that suits every face shape
Vega's choice is considered a safe one, since the mixie cut is said to suit every face shape, including round, elongated, square and triangular faces. The layers and their movement, combined with strategic volume, help slim and define the face, open up the features and bring more light to the complexion. The cut is also well suited to fine hair, since it can create the illusion of greater volume.
Paz Vega's mixie cut is being described as a hit that will be a trend this summer for women over 50.
