Do you often wonder what on earth your hairdresser is saying?
This is something that us hairdressers absolutely laugh at when you say “What the hell is that”?
We forget when we are talking in our hair terminologies to you lovely clients that you sometimes have no clue what these really are..
So we thought why not break it down a little and explain a few things to you..
Now let’s talk cutting!
Do you ever think what is my hairdresser asking me when she talks about point cutting into your hair ? Chipping into the hair? Or even slicing into the hair? These techniques are used by most experienced hairdressers. I’m sure you have all heard at least one of these while sitting in the chair…. but what is it? ?
Point Cutting
This texturising method i mostly use as a finishing technique when the hair is dry, holding the hair and vertical and cutting up into the hair. So holding my scissors straight and cutting directly into the hair for a more textured cut I would cut into the hair more at a angle.
Chipping
This is a great technique to use If you have very thick hair, it will 100% make it less heavy and easier for you to style.
To create this I would pull a section of hair upward so that it’s parallel with your scalp, then chip away at the mid-lengths of the section with a very light hand. This technique creates a more dramatic texturized look, thinning out thick hair in the process. I would highly recommend that you use a very experienced hairdresser if you want this technique
as going ott with this can leave you with a less than desirable look. Akward!!!
Slicing
This texturising technique is pretty much what it sounds like. I would start at the mid-lengths of your hair and slice downward toward your ends, leaving the blade of my scissors open with a light grip. This technique can help thin out thick hair in addition to adding texture. On the flip side, it can also be used to add volume to flat hair when done closer to the scalp. Again choose a experienced hairdresser we wouldn’t want any huge chunks taken out of your beautiful hair!
Ahhh now lets talk colour my fave service we offer.
So many different types of colouring techniques to offer you beautiful clients. The must have trends have changed massively over the last few years it’s now more about having that soft I don’t have my hair coloured look. Yes “grown out” high lights have taken over.. But we defo make it look beautiful!
Baby lights? Balayage? Or even Ombre? What is the difference between them all?
Babylights.
These are very tiny delicate strands of hair that we highlight to make it look naturally lightened by the sun. This technique can be used on any hair length or colour.
Balayage.
Is a French term to sweep or to paint. This technique is very popular and has well and truly taken over from highlights. Taking a section on hair (different amounts of hair depending on how bold or soft you want it to be) and delicately apply at a slight angle brushing the product put to the roots directly onto the hair but not saturating with product until you get to the ends. Making sure you leave out plenty of natural hair in between sections. This is to create that real naturally lightened look without any visible regrowth lines. Almost as if you’ve been on a lovely long hot holiday and you see your hair has lightened from the sunshine.
Ombre.
On the other hand is a lot bolder. the colour contrast is completely different on the root to the ends, most popular is being really dark root and really light ends. It’s still much softer than dip dying though as there should be some form of colour graduation but normally with this technique there is no natural hair left out on the ends.
All of these above are fab, and with the right hairdressers of course! At Fred & Ginger we are a team of experienced experts that will truly keep your mind at ease. What ever you come in and ask we will be happy to help and can absolutely achieve any of the above beautifully.
