Hair Cuts  We all know how important hair is. It is our most noticeable feature. Hair growth varies over different parts of the head. This is why the cut gets out of shape very quickly. Trimming the hair every four weeks is a very good idea to keep it in shape. Even if you want your hair to grow long, it is essential that you trim it regularly, at least every three months, it prevents the hair to split and keeps the ends even. Hairdressers are skilled at a variety of techniques and tools to make the hair appear thicker, fuller, straighter or curlier, whatever effect is desired by the person. Blunt cutting, which means the hair is cut straight across, is often used for hair that is of one length. The weight and fullness of the hair is distributed around the perimeter of the shape. Popular Hair Cuts:
 1. Clippers: These are used for close-cut styles and sometimes when a cut is being finished off. Shaved clippers are very often used for teenagers.
2. Graduated Hair: This is cut at an angle to give fullness at the top and blend the top hair into shorter lengths at the nape.
3. Layering The Hair: This technique evenly distributes the hair weight and fullness to all parts, giving it a round appearance to the style.
4. Slide Cutting: (feather cut) This thins the hair and the scissors are used in a sliding action, forwards and backwards along the full hair length. This is done usually when the hair is dry.
5. Razor Cutting: This cut is used to create softness by tapering so that the hair moves more freely. It is also used to shorten hair.
6. Thinning: This technique is used to thin the hair, either by thinning scissors or a razor, where the bulk of the hair is removed and lessens the weight of the hair without affecting the overall length of the hair. Clever Cuts:
- Thin, fine hair can be given volume, movement and bounce by taking a particular cut, like a blunt cut.
- Mid-length hair can get volume by being cut in layers. Short thin hair can be blunt cut and the edges graduated to give movement.
- Fine hair should not be grown too long. When it reaches the shoulders it tends to look out of control and wispy, so some hairdressers razor fine hair to give it a thicker look and give it a voluminous effect.
- Thick and coarse hair can be controlled by reducing the weight with thinning which gives it more style and direction. People with thick hair should avoid very short styles as the hair will stick out. Trying a layered cut will give the hair movement.
- Layering will also help achieving height and lessening the weight. Shorter styles can be thinned at the edges with thinning scissors expertly to reduce weight.
- Sometimes hair grows in different directions causing problems to style it. For example, a cowlick is normally found on the front hairline and occurs when the hair grows in a swirl, backwards and then forwards. If hair is cut properly, then the problem can be solved. A double crown occurs when there are two pivots for natural hair at the top of the head, rather than the usual one. Styles with height at the crown are most suitable here.
- To maximize the effect of a widow's peak the hair should be taken in the reverse direction of the growth. It gives an impression of a natural wave. More Hair Cuts  |
