Jennifer Lawrence and Pamela Anderson did it. So did Jennifer Hudson and Michelle Williams. After a slew of celebs submitted to the shears, it seems like the pixie cut is the new LBD. To produce short crops that are pixie perfect on textured hair, like the one sported by Hudson, here are some tips from Sebastian International Artist Anthony Cole and Nioxin Design Team Member Diane Stevens.

Smooth the Canvas
Whether hair is chemically straightened or naturally curly, blow-dry hair straight using a Denman Brush or heat resistant comb prior to cutting. Then flat iron to…