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Sh t Cut
TAKING THE
of a shorter chop is that it offers more personality.
Short haircuts are expressive and distinctive, which
is part of their allure, especially now that there are
various hybrid approaches to any given cut. In my
years as a hairstylist, I've found that hair trends
often mirror our educational experiences; you learn
the rules so you can break them; you experiment
within the parameters of understanding that you've
acquired. Trends are never truly new or different from
before. What changes the most is the terminology
and, as a result, the language of a client's request.
David Garcia, master stylist, educator, and
extensions expert at Tricoci Salon Stylist, and Anh
Co Tran, global creative director for Milbon and
celebrity hair expert, shared the most important
things to know about short haircuts—the
fundamentals and the flair. Here's a breakdown of
how to achieve the most popular short haircuts, the
terms you need to know to meet a client's request,
and pro tips to give each approach a unique look.
