Razor cut
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Razor Cutting is a hair cutting process in which sharp, knife like razors are used to excise, slice and texturize hair. Razors were used in the early days to create the bob
style, a trend made famous by Louise Brooks
.
In addition, Japanese traditional hair razoring tools, named nihindo have been used as a popular tool for many years.
Japanese and Asian hairstylists are commonly experienced with razors, since this is a practical method to create movement in straight hairstyles.
Razor cutting requires a higher quality razor than an average one, although most sharp razors can be used to do the task.
Usually this razor is located in the top compartment of a hand grip.
The stylist gathers the individual's hair, and razors the hairs at an angle, sliding it down the shaft.
Hair cutting razor tools include the straight edge razor, the razor-comb, and the razor-shaper.
For home haircutting, a razor-comb is often recommended, since it is easy to use and creates a softer, healthier look than any scissors.
Numerous celebrities opt for razor cutting since it makes a more natural looking and healthier style, e.g. Meg Ryan
, Sharon Stone
, and Victoria Beckham
.
Razor-cutting is not only used for choppy haircuts: a blunt but softer edge can be achieved with a straight edge razor, professional and trendy blunt styles can be created with the added softness and natural texture of a razor-cut.
Bob cut
A "bob cut" is a short haircut for women in which the hair is typically cut straight around the head at about jaw-level, often with a fringe at the front.-The beginning:...
style, a trend made famous by Louise Brooks
Louise Brooks
Mary Louise Brooks , generally known by her stage name Louise Brooks, was an American dancer, model, showgirl and silent film actress, noted for popularizing the bobbed haircut. Brooks is best known for her three feature roles including two G. W...
.
In addition, Japanese traditional hair razoring tools, named nihindo have been used as a popular tool for many years.
Japanese and Asian hairstylists are commonly experienced with razors, since this is a practical method to create movement in straight hairstyles.
Razor cutting requires a higher quality razor than an average one, although most sharp razors can be used to do the task.
Usually this razor is located in the top compartment of a hand grip.
The stylist gathers the individual's hair, and razors the hairs at an angle, sliding it down the shaft.
Hair cutting razor tools include the straight edge razor, the razor-comb, and the razor-shaper.
For home haircutting, a razor-comb is often recommended, since it is easy to use and creates a softer, healthier look than any scissors.
Numerous celebrities opt for razor cutting since it makes a more natural looking and healthier style, e.g. Meg Ryan
Meg Ryan
Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra , professionally known as Meg Ryan, is an American actress and producer. Raised in Bethel, Connecticut, Ryan began her acting career in 1981 in minor roles, before joining the cast of the CBS soap opera As the World Turns in 1982...
, Sharon Stone
Sharon Stone
Sharon Vonne Stone is an American actress, film producer, and former fashion model. She achieved international recognition for her role in the erotic thriller Basic Instinct...
, and Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham
Victoria Caroline Beckham is an English singer-songwriter, dancer, model, actress, fashion designer and businesswoman. In the late 1990s, Beckham rose to fame with the all-female pop group Spice Girls and was dubbed Posh Spice by the July 1996 issue of the British pop music magazine Top of the Pops...
.
Razor-cutting is not only used for choppy haircuts: a blunt but softer edge can be achieved with a straight edge razor, professional and trendy blunt styles can be created with the added softness and natural texture of a razor-cut.