Hairdressing is constantly evolving, offering new haircut technologies. One of these technologies, which is used by a large number of hairdressers, is hair thinning.
Pros of thinning
What is hair thinning for? In simple terms, thinning is cutting individual strands at different heights, which allows you to either thin out thick hair or add volume to thin hair, focusing on the texture of the hair. The hairstyle retains its shape longer, looks very natural and neat, easy to style. After all, hair of the same length, especially if they are thick, have a lot of weight, due to which the strands are stretched and easily lose their shape.
It is very important to get to a competent hairdresser who can correctly form the natural ratio between hair of different lengths. For many girls who fell into the hands of a master who does not have a sense of proportion, the term "thinning"associated with bad hair.
This technique is not recommended for very thin, weak hair that tends to frizz. When choosing a working method, the density, thickness, degree of curling of the hair should be taken into account.
Varieties of thinning
There are three types of hair thinning:
- Thinning for the entire length of the hair. Used on thick hair and for frizzy haircuts.
- Thinning hair ends. It is used to give lightness to haircuts, with smooth transitions and for milling bangs.
- Basic thinning. With this method, volume is added to the hairstyle due to short holding strands at the roots. With poor work of the master, the hair may stick out on the sides.
Hair thinning techniques
- Plucking. With this technique it is possible to thin out hair or add volume. It is also used when necessary to create the effect of "protruding hair". Can be used for basal thinning and at any strand height.
- Harness method. Used to create volume in hair. The selected strand is twisted into a bundle, and then notches are made with scissors at different heights.
- Slicing. Suitable for thinning all lengths. Hair becomes neat and obedient. This is a sliding cut carried out on dry hair. When using a razor can be done on wet. This technique should be carried out by a qualified master, as there is a risk of cutting off the entire strand. With this method, the hairstyle is brought toperfection. Usually performed with special scissors or a razor.
- Mush. Can be used to create a whole hairstyle or to texturize individual sections of hair. With this technique, the strands are separated and slightly rise up.
- Pointing. Creates a neat hair-to-hair effect with precise hair styling.
- Pointcut. The most difficult type of thinning. It is used for cutting complex geometric shapes. The result is textured, lightweight hair ends.
- Picketage. This method adds texture to the ends of the hair. Applies to both women's and men's haircuts.
Thinning on short hair allows you to add basal volume or focus on the shape of the hairstyle.
Thinning for medium hair makes it possible to make the hairstyle light, neat, visually adjust the oval of the face. The same effect is obtained when applying this technique on long hair.
Thinning tools
For thinning, many tools are used - from ordinary scissors to a special razor. It all depends on the technique of execution and the type of hair. Among the frequently used tools are the following:
- Ordinary straight scissors used for cutting. This method is used when you need to make a jagged edge of the hair. Produced during the main haircut. Also used in slicing and thinning.
- Single-sided hair thinning scissors.
- Bilater althinning scissors.
- Clipper with special attachments that allow you to cut hair at different lengths. Gives the hair a finished look. Performed in the final part of the haircut.
- Dangerous and thinning razors. Only a professional should work with a straight razor, as it is very easy to cut off a strand completely. After thinning with such a razor, the hair becomes obedient, easy to style, and there is volume. Best used on thick hair. A thinning razor is safer because the blade is hidden between two toothed plates. Often used in hair extensions to soften the transition between natural and artificial hair. These tools need to work on wet hair.
How to choose thinning scissors?
When choosing scissors, it is important to know the differences between different tool models in order to find exactly what you need.
- Thinning scissors are one-sided - there are cloves on one side only, the second blade is even. And double-sided - both canvases have teeth. These scissors cut through hair less, so despite the increase in working time, they are recommended for beginner hairdressers who, due to little experience, can cut more than required.
- Different in the shape of the teeth. The teeth are curved and straight.
- There is a difference in the arrangement of the teeth on the blades. They can be located on top - in this case, they are suitable for thick coarse hair or when you need to make your hair moretorn, as more hair is cut off. If the teeth are located at the bottom, then thinning will not be very noticeable, which will ensure smooth transitions. This type of scissors is suitable for use on European-style hair - soft, not thick.
- Number of teeth. The more teeth on the canvas, the less torn and pronounced the cut will be. For novice hairdressers, it is recommended to choose scissors with a large number of teeth.
It is also worth noting that when choosing a tool, you should pay attention to the size - it is important that the scissors fit comfortably in your hand. It is desirable that they be made of stainless steel.
Face types and thinning
When cutting, great attention is paid not only to the texture and length of the hair, but also to the shape of the face. Thinning, if necessary, can help adjust the proportions. The following face types are distinguished:
- Round. For this type, milled strands near the face are very suitable, which will visually make it narrower. You can not do without milled bangs, which will give lightness and playfulness. Also, short hairstyles with profiled hair in the crown area will look advantageous.
- Oval. This face suits almost all types of haircuts. Thinning can be used in any technique. One has only to take into account the texture of the hair.
- Rectangular and square type. It is undesirable to have clear angles in the haircut. Hairstyle should be light, asymmetrical. The ends of the hair should be profiled. Side-filled bangs are also recommended.
- Triangular face can be recognized by the wide forehead and narrow chin. Profiled ragged hairstyles and bangs work well, but this stepping should be done from the middle of the face. You can add some volume at the crown.
Unsuccessful thinning. Correction Methods
It happens that the master overdoes it with thinning. You can fix it with a corrective haircut or hair color. In this case, the highlighting technique is suitable. Sometimes extended strands are used. Styling with various styling will also help.
Is thinning harmful?
Some people think that thinning provokes the split ends of the hair. But this is by no means confirmed. With such a problem, you need to pay attention to the condition of the hair. Often thinning, on the contrary, saves hair and makes it more manageable and well-groomed.
The main thing is to find a professional hairdresser who can cut your hair, taking into account the condition and texture of your hair. And, importantly, he is fluent in thinning techniques.
