In top salons the hot new trend is ‘instinctive cutting’ – for clients eager to embrace a look that works just for them
Hair trends in 2021 ranged from the “shallet” – a shaggy mullet preferred by Miley Cyrus and Rihanna – to the buzzcut, as seen on Iris Law and Adwoa Aboah. But this year it’s a technique, rather than a style, that is increasingly likely to be requested at salons. The phrase you’ll need to know is: “instinctive cutting”.
This technique is not for the faint-hearted. It involves a hairdresser cutting freehand, based on their thoughts on a client’s face shape, hair type and product routine. This differs from the typical “picture” first approach, where a client shows an image of a celebrity with a haircut they want. With instinctive cutting, the goal – and the aspiration – is a haircut as unique as its wearer.
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