Graduated cut
If your cut features longer sections in the front, gradually progressing to shorter sections near the back, you have a graduated cut. You can achieve this by placing your blades at a 45 degree angle to the surface you are cutting.
Dusting
Do you want your accomplice to only cut off the ends? If so, you should use this term – it means cutting split ends and nothing else. Remember this word if you decide to go to a salon in the future, as many people say they want a cut when it more accurately reflects their wishes.
Undercutting
No, this term does not mean jeopardizing your partner’s career trajectory by stealing their offers. This refers to shaving or trimming the hair underneath, allowing longer layers to fall on top. This technique is a way to thin hair, and it’s a widely used method in creating modern styles for men.
A brief history of men’s hairstyles
Many men in America today wear their hair above the collar, but that wasn’t always the case. Historically, men’s hairstyles have varied almost as much as women’s. They even wore wigs, as evidenced by any depiction of old-school lawyers preparing to hold court. In ancient times, men’s long hair indicated wealthy status, while members of the lower classes often shaved their heads for hygienic reasons.
You probably consider crew reductions commonplace these days, especially among the military and those into sports like rowing. It wasn’t until Jock Whitney cut his hair, and the rest of the team followed that the style has become popular among sportsmen. Now various people are embracing the look – even some women – as it makes getting ready to go a snap. Some with style don’t even bother to buy shampoo.
Over the years, preferred lengths have varied – for example, in the 1960s, men with long hair were fashion icons. Culture also plays a role. Tibetan monks usually cut off their heads, while many Native American tribes consider cutting their hair to mean losing a part of themselves. African Americans popularized intricate braids and cornrows.
Luckily, you can choose from almost any length or style when it comes to your hairstyle. You can do anything from dreadlocks to a buzz cut if that suits you. While you might frown if you rock a neon green mohawk at your next job interview, even this extreme gesture won’t keep you from entering certain creative fields.
