The basic essentials of a good haircut
An experienced stylist will take into account the shape of your face shape, the balance between features (nose, mouth, ears and forehead) and advise on styles of cuts that would compliment and improve - rather than just "fit in" to a passing fad.
Clippers, razors and scissors are used by a good stylist to cut, texture and volumise - not only changing the shape of your hairstyle, but also creating -
- Volume - hair density and amount of body
- Texture - wispy, choppy, smooth or blunt
- And movement - sleek, wavy, jagged or swept
A good stylist will be using some or all all of these techniques on different parts of your head as the texture, direction of growth and volume is likely to vary between your crown, nape, fringe and sides.
Choosing a hair style that suits you
Some of us can remember the 70's and 80's when everyone wore the latest hair style. Not only were some of these "fashions" of very dubious merit, (bubble perms? & feather cuts?) but they took no account of your style.
21st century individuality now allows all of us to choose a style that is both current and suitable.
An experienced stylist will now take into account the shape of your face shape, the balance between features (nose, mouth, ears and forehead) and advise on styles of cuts that would compliment and improve - rather than just "fit in" to a passing fad.
Some body and facial features that require a careful choice of hair style -
- a large nose can disguised with hair onto the face in soft, graduated sides.
- short necks need graduation that adds width to the head and extends the neck.
- long faces can suit soft waves or short choppy cuts with width
The latest trends in hair style
Although we are happy to describe below a few of the current fashions in haircuts, the last 5 years has seen a move away from a one-size-fits-all look. Fashions and trends are now a lot more inclusive and broad, meaning there is always a style to suit your face and hair.
Blunt cut fringes have been a trend for the last 2 years (Kate Moss, Madonna etc.) with but the winter of 2007/2008 will see move towards side-swipe fringes that work so well with the hair-ups and party clothes we will all be wearing over the party season.
Film start glamour is a very strong theme for the coming winter with 40's and 50's hair styles appearing on catwalks and photo-shoots. The current Chanel advert with Keira Knightley is just one example of how we will be seeing this look on billboards everywhere over the next few months.
Classically groomed men is is definitely one of the more popular looks of the last year. Think Brad Pitt or Matt Damon - cut to perfection, but not too short - and always a super-clean shave.
Why men can be difficult
No, we don't mean socks all over the bedroom floor or a strange desire to eat kebabs at 4 am.
Cutting men's hair can be technically more challenging than women's because the often shorter styles are far less forgiving of errors in guide-lines, graduation and weight. Out two gents barbers (and 4 unisex salons) cut more hair for men than any other salon in Liverpool - and masses of experience produces real expertise.
Some of the hottest looks for men are -
- Buzz cuts with tramlines for that street-wise look
- Asymmetric fringes for the 21st century English Dandy
- Heavy but precise tops with short sides for a handsome 40's film-star look
And to complete the "new you", try a precision wet-shave at the two Voodou for Him salons!
