Welcome to part 2 of our barbershop terminology explained. This time around, we’ll be looking into that foreign language that the barbers use whilst working out what you want.
From tapered necks, to textured crops we’ll be walking you through all the scissor tricks and clippers techniques, explaining along the way. Next time you head to the barbers, you can impress them with your newfound lingo and converse like a professional.
So, From the Top!
Textured
– cutting the hair at different lengths creates volume and, you guessed it, texture. Combined with a crop, the textured crop as seen on the top of Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy, has become an increasingly popular style over the last 4 years.
Thinned out
– reducing the bulk of hair with various scissoring techniques, thinning out the hair keeps it lighter and more manageable. This technique can be carried out without losing any length, perfect for a little maintenance.
Clipper cut
– also known as a buzzcut, the head is shaved all over with the guard of the clipper blade remaining the same.
Fade
– the fade gradually brings down the length of the clippers to fade the hair into the neckline. The clippers can be brought down to zero, then a razor finishes the job to create a skin fade. Also referred to as a taper.
Razored
– using a sharp razor in place of scissors or clippers, this texturing technique removes the bulk of the hair. The razor may also be used to create larger partings, known as a hard parting with its sharp accuracy.
Disconnected
– previously known as the under-cut, the disconnected leaves hair short underneath, whilst long on the top leaving an overhang.
Short Back & Sides
– also known as the crew cut, this cheeky little number has been popular since the early 1900s where it was popularised in a boat race. Short sides and back, leaving a little length on top, the style is popular in the military for those not braving the shave.
Blunt cut
– cutting the hair at the same length.
Asymmetrical cut
- different length cut at each side, although still adjoining.
Tapered neck
– fading the hairline into the neck. A squared neck squares off the hair line leaving a sharp, squared finish. This look will grow out fast. You can read more on necklines in this article by GQ Magazine.
That just about sums it all up. You can read our first part of the Barbershop Terminology Explained series through this link. Hopefully next time you head out to the barbers you’ll find it easier to describe exactly what you’re looking for. If you are still unsure about a style you have seen or a technique you are unfamiliar with, our barbers will be more than happy to help.
As always, you can follow this link to book yourself into any of our shops.
However you articulate your desired look to your barbershop professional, the most important thing to remember is #KeepItHandsome.
Welcome to part 2 of our barbershop terminology explained. This time around, we’ll be looking into that foreign language that the barbers use whilst working out what you want.
From tapered necks, to textured crops we’ll be walking you through all the scissor tricks and clippers techniques, explaining along the way. Next time you head to the barbers, you can impress them with your newfound lingo and converse like a professional.
So, From the Top!
Textured
– cutting the hair at different lengths creates volume and, you guessed it, texture. Combined with a crop, the textured crop as seen on the top of Peaky Blinders star Cillian Murphy, has become an increasingly popular style over the last 4 years.
Thinned out
– reducing the bulk of hair with various scissoring techniques, thinning out the hair keeps it lighter and more manageable. This technique can be carried out without losing any length, perfect for a little maintenance.
Clipper cut
– also known as a buzzcut, the head is shaved all over with the guard of the clipper blade remaining the same.
Fade
– the fade gradually brings down the length of the clippers to fade the hair into the neckline. The clippers can be brought down to zero, then a razor finishes the job to create a skin fade. Also referred to as a taper.
Razored
– using a sharp razor in place of scissors or clippers, this texturing technique removes the bulk of the hair. The razor may also be used to create larger partings, known as a hard parting with its sharp accuracy.
Disconnected
– previously known as the under-cut, the disconnected leaves hair short underneath, whilst long on the top leaving an overhang.
Short Back & Sides
– also known as the crew cut, this cheeky little number has been popular since the early 1900s where it was popularised in a boat race. Short sides and back, leaving a little length on top, the style is popular in the military for those not braving the shave.
Blunt cut
– cutting the hair at the same length.
Asymmetrical cut
- different length cut at each side, although still adjoining.
Tapered neck
– fading the hairline into the neck. A squared neck squares off the hair line leaving a sharp, squared finish. This look will grow out fast. You can read more on necklines in this article by GQ Magazine.
That just about sums it all up. You can read our first part of the Barbershop Terminology Explained series through this link. Hopefully next time you head out to the barbers you’ll find it easier to describe exactly what you’re looking for. If you are still unsure about a style you have seen or a technique you are unfamiliar with, our barbers will be more than happy to help.
As always, you can follow this link to book yourself into any of our shops.
However you articulate your desired look to your barbershop professional, the most important thing to remember is #KeepItHandsome.
