5 trendy haircut options that clients will love

HJ magazine asked five hairdressers to share their tips for recreating their favorite fashionable haircuts.

"Dramatic" length and texture

Anne Veck, owner of Anne Veck Salons in Oxford and Bicester, says: “Cutting long, thick hair is no more difficult than any other hairstyle. The key to successfully recreating trendy haircuts with length and texture is prior consultation with the client and clean execution of the job. As a service representative, you need to make sure that you speak the same language with your client. Quite often people with long hair are very attached to the length of their hair, and when they ask to remove 1 cm, they mean 1 cm, even if it will not make a big difference in the finished look.

Cutting Asian hair is more challenging compared to Caucasian hair because it is very thick and straight. Typically, this type of hair does not lie flat, and for this reason, a regular cut with scissors does not always work. It is recommended to use the pointcut technique for layering the hair as it provides softness while adding weight and texture.

If you want a "dramatic" haircut style, I suggest shorter layers. I work with 5.5 inch scissors and the most important thing to remember is that long hair is old hair. Maintain their appearance, don’t be afraid to cut off excess!”

Masculine detailing

Thomas Hills, owner of the salon in TH1 in Oxted, says: “Whether you love the trend or hate it, it's impossible to ignore the on-trend masculine detailing.

Several SS/20 fashion weeks featured looks in traditional feminine style with unexpected solutions and details. It's a real style dichotomy in one look that I love, a fascinating way to create an androgynous style. This look uses classic men's hairstyles for a feminine and flattering look. I used the classic scissors-on-comb technique. This requires work discipline and precision in visually increasing mass in all zones. To complete the look, you need to let your hair dry naturally.

For coloring I used a cocktail of soft cream and clay. Haircuts were done in a variety of ways to create dramatic texture. "I used curling to reduce volume at the roots and worked on the ends."

Mullet with a twist

Karine Jackson, owner of Karine Jackson London salon, shares her secrets: “Unlike many stylists, I like to work with just scissors to create different types of looks. I use different techniques depending on the end effect I want to achieve and stick to my trusty sharp 5" scissors.

This image is from my 2019 Twisted Linear collection where I created my own look with a bob and mullet. To create the mullet style part, I trimmed the bottom section and parted the hair at the top, weaving and working in separate sections. For the bob, I worked on the ends using the pointcut technique. I wanted to maintain a strong line while softening the edge slightly. This summer we're seeing a dynamic mix of different hair textures."

Custom textures

Mark Mountney from London Zoology says: “I think the ideal trend is an individual approach and individual style for each client. To create a basic cut on damp hair, I use 6" scissors. Once the hair is dry, I adjust the style. I do all this with the same scissors to create texture, movement and softness. The final look for me is a very visual process based on selection for a specific client. The most noticeable trend of this season is working with texture and enhancing the natural movement of hair.”

Short haircut

TONI & GUY artistic director Philipp Haug notes: “We see a lot of short haircuts at SS/20, but slightly longer ends already add softness, femininity, and emphasize the sophistication of the image.

This haircut is divided into an undercut with more detail and a longer section of hair on top. I used a technique called reverse cutting. Its advantage is that we can leave the perimeter and sideburns as long as we want.

I used 6.5″ scissors for this cut. When working with scissors on a comb, you have perfect control.”