Get the Cut You Want in 2021
Get the Cut You Want in 2021
Author: Jenna White | San Francisco Hairstylist
April 13th, 2021
April 13th, 2021
I wanted to write this post to help people enter into 2021 with a splash. Everyone is spending time and money on their hair right now to make up for all the haircuts they missed and bad hair days they had in 2020. It's an exciting time for hairstylists and barbers because most of us are in the business to watch the transformations that happen to our clients every day, and there is no better time than now to watch transformations unfold. You might have some anxiety about explaining the haircut you want to a hair professional. Check out my last post on this topic, titled How to Get the Cut You Want, to get ideas on how to talk about length, layers and texture. Then use this post to figure out what you're looking for and expand your haircut description verbiage.
Do you want to change your length?
Focus on the big picture first. Will this haircut tell the story of a major length change or not? As a reminder from our past blogs, your length is the place where the longest pieces of your hair end.
Tip: Always point to where you think this should be on your body or face. If your desired length is really short, showing pictures is a must.
Tip: Always point to where you think this should be on your body or face. If your desired length is really short, showing pictures is a must.
How do you wear your hair?
If you wear your hair in multiple textures and styles, be sure to bring this up when consulting with your stylist. Pictured here we see the same cut on the same model looking dramatically different due to styling. However, the cut works for both looks because: (1) the hair is not so texturized that it looks thin when straightened and (2) it's not so blunt that it dries with a puffy "shelf" on the naturally wavy/curly example. Make sure to also discuss where you wear your part before the stylist starts cutting your hair. Personally, I like the idea of haircuts that work with any part. However, there are haircuts, plus natural growth patterns (ex: cowlicks), that only allow the hair to part in one spot.
Do you want to shake things up?
Stylist: @hairgazing
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Stylist: @ernestomeneses
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There is something very human about wanting to control a major change, and a haircut can fulfill that need. One of my peak blog posts in 2020 was titled Post Pandemic Hair Trends. This quote sums the post up: “Hair trends shift with major world events as they alter the habits of those that are impacted. As a result, a haircut can become less functional, socially acceptable or trendy as people seek to express themselves in response to the shifting environment”.
If you're looking for a haircut that isn't quite the norm, bring pictures. Best case is you have found a social media account that posts pictures of styles you like. For example, find an influencer on Instagram with a similar overall style and hair type. If you follow them long enough they may inspire you to make a big change.
If you're looking for a haircut that isn't quite the norm, bring pictures. Best case is you have found a social media account that posts pictures of styles you like. For example, find an influencer on Instagram with a similar overall style and hair type. If you follow them long enough they may inspire you to make a big change.
Do you want a change, but also want to keep your length?
The haircuts and bangs shown here are all done on the same model. Check out how the part and bangs change while the length stays the same. These are the types of alterations you can make to your look with bangs. They can you adjust your hair's architecture (i.e. how it sits on your head) without cutting all of your length off.
Am I curious about bobs?
Curious about bobs? Here is a suggestion made for you. Look in the mirror and notice where the neck meets the shoulder. There is a tiny bend of the neck there. That spot is where the perfect bob length sits on your unique face and body. This point is different for everyone, and is easiest to find when you stand up straight with good posture.
Do I want more volume?
Hair Cut for Volume
Stylist: @ernestomeneses |
Hair Cut for Volume
Stylist: @ernestomeneses |
Hair Cut to Be Sleek
Stylist: @ernestomeneses |
Hair Cut to Be Sleek
Stylist: @ernestomeneses |
Bringing up the length during consultation is almost a guarantee, but frequently we don't talk about volume until we get to the styling at the end. The haircut has more to do with the volume you can achieve than styling does. Without the proper haircut no amount of styling will obtain your preferred end result when it comes to volume. Demonstrating to your stylist that you have too much or too little volume can be hard if you don't have clean hair upon arrival. This is not necessary, but if you have struggled in the past with expressing this message, freshly shampooed and dried hair will give a perfect visual.