Entertainment Fashion & Style Piecey Hair: How to Create The Chunky Effect Yourself Print Fashion & Style Hair Accessories Tops & Sweaters Dresses Skirts Jeans Pants Do It Yourself Shoes Skincare Advice Makeup Fragrance Tattoos and Body Piercings Kids and Teens Bumps & Babies Learn More By Julyne Derrick Julyne Derrick Writer B.A., Communications, Texas Luthern University American University Julyne Derrick is a freelance beauty writer specializing in mature skin. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on 05/23/19 I've always admired the "piecey" look: The somewhat chunky effect some women have and most of us don't. I wondered, what's the secret to this look? Turns out it's all in the hair cut (you need long, chunky layers) and in the finishing product. Pomades, waxes and putties work to bind hair together, creating a "piecey effect." How to get it in 2 simple steps: It's important to start with dry hair. Rub a small amount of product between hands, then apply to random chunky pieces of hair. It's best to apply product from mid-shaft of hair down. (Get too close to the crown and hair could turn greasy).Separate chunks of hair to create the piecey effect. This is a great look for short, layered hair but will work on other lengths as well. More on hair: Haircuts By Age: What Looks Good at 20, 30, 40, 50 & Older