When it comes to the world of layers, it’s hard to know exactly what you want or need, and how to explain it to your stylist. With the help of celebrity stylists Harry Josh and Ryan Richman, we’ve rounded up everything you need to go into your appointment prepared. Read on for the things you need to know before asking for layers.
Bring Photos
“Layers are great when you don’t want to sacrifice length but wanna mix it up,” says Harry. “Research is key when consulting with your hairstylist. If you’re able to find an actual photo as a visual reference it’s always great.”
Ryan agrees, adding that “if you’re looking for a change to your hair sometimes all it takes is 1/2″-1″ taken off in the right place. When speaking with your stylist, pictures go a long way. Always find pictures of people with similar hair color to your own. Blondes always have more dimension and the texture is more visible than that of a brunette. The better the picture matches your hair color and face shape the better you’ll be able to visualize what you will look like with a similar cut.”
Know Your Hair Type
“The layering of your hair should be the result of a combination of how much hair you have (density), what type of hair you have (fine/thick), and what type of haircut you have (long/short),” says Harry.
“I find that most women with fine hair types don’t necessarily need layering alone. They may find great results with the proper type of texturizing, whether this be using thinning/notching sheers, razors, or different techniques with a traditional blade. Each type of tool leaves the hair with a different texture and can really change the type of hair you think you have drastically,” says Harry.
Finer hair types are often more fragile. If your hair feels limp and you struggle to maintain body, chances are your hair is fine.
Coarser hair types can easily stand up on their own and take the shape of a haircut. If you’ve got hair that seems strong and the individual strands are thick, you probably have coarse hair.
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“Allow yourself to really observe different layering techniques,” says Harry. “Some girls may just need layering around the face, others may need layers throughout their length, and some just on the very ends. Most types of layering are specific to each client, which is why it’s important to consult with a trusted hairstylist who knows your hair well.”
Know the Terms
Ryan goes on to tell us, “It can be very difficult to explain to your hairstylist exactly what you want from your layered haircut. Here are a few words to help you explain to your stylist exactly what you are looking for:
Blunt Layers
Blunt often refers to the longest lengths of the hair or the ends of your hair being cut straight across with no layering. This is great for fine hair to make your hair full.
This term is usually used when talking about shorter hairstyles.For long hair, this technique is great for creating a little movement in the hair and removing some bulk on the ends of the hair. This is done by cutting a small section of hair, usually at the nape of the neck, slightly shorter than the rest of the length. The cut takes away the blunt edge and creates a natural soft movement in the ends of the hair.
Your stylist views texture as movement, the removal of weight, piecey-ness, or thinned out. This term is great for people with thick hair looking to add movement to the hair and remove the bulk.
“To me, facial framing is the most important part of a long layered haircut. When you look in the mirror all you see is the front of your hair. Usually, a few layers around the face are all someone needs to feel better about their long lifeless hair. Shorter layers around the face, starting as high up as the cheekbones, will add volume and fullness around the face. Layering only the very bottom of your facial framing will make your face appear longer and slim.” Richman goes on to explain, “If you only learn one thing from your stylist, learn how to style the front of your hair. The slightest bend or wave added to the front of your hair is all you need to turn your undone do into the perfect style.”
If you’re still feeling unsure, Harry assures us that, “nowadays there are so many resources for specificity in what you want if you really look for it. You can find beauty blogs and websites with great tips and tricks, or you can take an educational route and teach yourself some technical terms on many online videos that demonstrate haircuts and styles of your choice.“ Layers are never out of reach!
Curious what the best face-framing layers are for your face shape? Find out HERE!
If your hair is fine and thick, layers will help reduce weight and add movement. If it's fine and thin, light layers might be preferred, to keep as much hair as possible. Coarse, thick hair is typically very layer-friendly and frequently preferred.
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What are the benefits of layered hair? “Layering hair not only removes weight but can also help to create shape, give volume, movement and texture,” explains Ryan.
Probably one of the most fundamental skills a barber can develop is how to layer hair correctly. It may seem like a totally basic cutting technique, but a lot of barbers (including experienced ones) do not do this correctly.
Layered hair is a hairstyle that gives the illusion of length and volume using long hair for the illusion of length and short hair for volume, as an easy style to manage. Hair is arranged into layers, with the top layers (those that grow nearer the crown) cut shorter than the layers beneath.
Textured layers are a great way to manage thick hair because they add plenty of movement to your mane and minimize the thickness of your hair. To make this cut work even better for you, you can also ask your stylist to thin out your hair with thinning shears.
Each hair has three layers: the medulla (pronounced: meh-DULL-uh) at the center, which is soft. the cortex, which surrounds the medulla and is the main part of the hair. the cuticle (pronounced: KYOO-tuh-kull), the hard outer layer that protects the shaft.
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Layers are arranged in a stack in the Layers panel, which is usually located in the bottom right of the work area. If the Layers panel is not visible, choose Window > Layers. In the Layers panel, click the eye icon to the left of a layer to hide its content. Click again in the same spot to reveal the content.
Ask for: Long layers, or face-framing layers at the front and more subtle layers at the back. The same principal applies here as it does to short layers. Long, in this instance, refers to the length between the longest and the shortest layer. Contrary to short layers, long ones help create much more dramatic results.
Conrad suggests talking about how you want the haircut to feel, not look. “There are little things about that that will tell me as a barber what direction to go,” he says. For instance, if you want movement on top, say that—instead of, like, “layers,” which you probably don't want.
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In the Layers panel, just click on the little Eye icon to the left of the layer's thumbnail and it hides that layer from view. To see it again, click where the Eye icon used to be.
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Layers. Layers that frame the face between the cheekbones and jawline will probably need cutting every 6 to 8 weeks to prevent an overgrown feel. But people with lots of choppy layers may need to reduce that period to just 6 weeks if they don't want things to appear crooked.
Layered and textured waves make the hair look wider, Tesler says, which gives the illusion that you have fuller hair than you do. Ask your stylist to layer your hair so that it gives dimension to your strands. You can then style it with loose waves to add more body.
Layers add a ton of volume to your hair. They are especially beneficial for those with thin or fine hair. Plus, they can add more bounce to curly and wavy hair. They will add life (and remove weight) from thicker tresses.
Do Layers Enhance Curls? Layers are a great way to define your curls, coils, waves, and ringlets. Layered hair allows curls to gain movement and retain bounce. Adding layers to naturally curl hair will promote definition, add texture, and help to shape your hair.
To maximise texture, softness and length begin the technique in the front, over the cheek bones, incorporating over-direction and elevation. A variation of long layers starts the front, over the cheek bones.
The answer to so many hair woes is simple: get more layers. If you have fine strands, this can help a little or hurt a lot, depending on the amount you ask for. Too many layers will make your hair appear even more lacking in body and volume.
"Layers tend to remove weight and can make hair look thinner. Long layers will remove just the right amount of weight to add volume at the root while keeping density throughout."
Fine and thin hair types can benefit from layers that can create the illusion of thicker and fuller hair. Layers are great for boosting volume and creating natural movement and lift. Shorter hairstyles can also be beneficial for thin and fine hair, and the bob is an excellent choice.
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Hemple says long layers always give off a youthful appearance. She adds that off-center or side parts that "fall naturally in place can make the eyes seem wider to give you a more youthful appearance. "
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