Beauty Launchpad went to the industry pros to get their pointers on what we are sure will be this fall/winter’s top cuts.
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There is nothing like a new cut as we move into colder weather, go back to school and get back into a busier fall routine.
Beauty Launchpad went to the industry pros to get their pointers on what we are sure will be this fall/winter’s top cuts.
The Long Bob (LOB)
Sherette Fabi-Parker (@salontrendnewyork)
"This look is so awesome for wavy hair and/or straight. It gives a more elongated look with having the option of wearing it textured or straight," shares Fabi-Parker.
- Using my Arc Scissors Phantom II, I started with a blunt lob.
- I created a lot of invisible layering.
- I slide cut to create a voluminous look without a ton of visible layers.
- For her color, I used Truss Professional Blanc Blonde with eight times powder. I did zero toning.
- I used Truss Amino Heat Protectant and Truss Body and Volume and finished with Truss Voluminzing Styling Powder.
The 70s Flip
Victoria Andrews (@glossedbytori)
- Begin a thorough consultation with your guest to determine their haircut desires. When first discussing a layered haircut with my client, I first like to determine if they are going to style this look or wear it natural. That way, I can see where I’d like my shortest layer to sit on there head based off their natural texture of their hair (curly, wavy or straight) and how much shrinkage will occur.
- Shampoo your guest with @davines Solu to remove any product buildup from the scalp. Do a second Shampoo based off the texture or needs of their hair, and condition on mids and ends.
- Start by finding your guests natural part line in their hair. Part from the top of the head to back behind the ears and clip each section away to maintain clean partings.
- Section below the occipital bone and clip rest of the hair up and out of the way. Have your guest look down and determine how much length to take off around the perimeter. Tip: I like to point cut for softer ends or use a razor to add even more texture. My tools of choice is the carving comb from Paul Mitchell and my Hanzo Shears.
- Have your guest move their head slightly up and guide them from left to right as your traveling around the head trimming the perimeter. Repeat the same process on the other side.
- Return to the back of head and take a section from the top back of the parital ridge and determine where you would like your shortest layer to sit on the head. Tip: I like to take a section off the partial ridge and follow it to the back of the head to visualize how much I’d like to take off.
- Being pulling all of the hair up to a 180 angle, allowing your perimeter to fall. This allows us not to cut any holes into the hair. Cut desired layer length, and continue taking pivoting sections throughout the head.
- Follow your guide, and pull the hair from the occipital bone straight out 90 directly where the hair lives and point cut to soften any heavy areas. As the hair falls, you will start to see volume and lift happening. If the hair is thick, I like to take my Hanzo Texturizing Shears and take some bulk if the section is laying to heavy.
- Determine the front of the head by laying your comb at the top and take a triangular section from temple to temple. Comb the section forward in front of eyebrow arch, and establish the length your guest would like with their bangs. Keep in mind you will have shrinkage as they dry. Less is more in this case!
- After you’ve determined the length of the bangs, take each section of the bang area and and point cut the interior to help it lay soft. For thicker hair, you can take weight out by holding it out 90 from the head and layer it from a less blunt effect.
- Apply a generous amount of Davines Volumizing Mousse and a root lift spray throughout the hair. After applying these products, If you have curly hair I would begin diffusing your hair on medium/high heat and low fan speed.
- Begin round brushing the bangs and smoothing the hair. Clip each section away from the face vertically in rollers and allow them to cool. Gently unravel each curl and comb or shake the hair to break up the curl and comb the front however you’d like it to frame the face.
- Apply Davines Texture Spray and Davines Texture Dust for more grit and volume. And ta-da, the 70s flip.
Tools Used: Hanzo HH3L Kenta, Hanzo HHVLT1 Mamba Texturizer, Paul Mitchell Carving Comb, Davines Products
Curtain Bangs
Emily Chen (@emchenhair)
- Cut your “rough draft” bangs about 1” longer than your desired end result. This will give you space to texturize and adjust as needed.
- Follow the curvature of the hairline for your first parting. Mirroring the recession point prevents unintentional holes in the face frame.
- Over direct to the opposite side. Using the rough draft bangs as a guide (point A), slide cut from point A to point B (B being the length). This will create your face frame.
- Pick up a triangular section and over direct to where the hairline meets the part. Refine the “rough draft” bangs by slide cutting to soften the shape.
- I used my BaByliss Pro Nano Titanium iron to swoosh the bangs back and check the shape. Once you love it, repeat on the other side.
Tools Used: Sam Villa 8” swivels
French or Italian Bob
Gia Wendt (@giadoeshair)
To me, the main difference between a French and Italian Bob is the weight of the haircut. Italian Bobs are a bit longer and weightier. French bobs are shorter — often shorter than chin length — and have weight removed or can be layered and always have a bang.
For French bobs, I like to start with a very crisp line cut wet and flush against the client’s neck. I’ll dry the hair then decide, based on their texture, how I’m going to add layers or remove weight. I love to add a lot of detailing in the fringe area to really accentuate the clients facial features like eyes or cheekbones and the jawline.
