To soften blunt hair ends, you can break up the straight line created by the cut using specific cutting techniques. These methods help create a more textured, less severe edge.
Techniques to Soften Blunt Ends
Softening blunt ends primarily involves removing bulk or creating variation in the length at the very bottom of the hair. According to one approach, the blunt line can be broken up by using a haircutting razor, texturizing shears (the ones with the teeth) or deep point cutting where you go in vertically with the shears. These techniques modify the cut edge to prevent it from looking like a sharp, flat line.
Here's a look at the methods:
1. Using a Haircutting Razor
A razor can be used to cut the ends at an angle, creating a softer, more feathery look instead of a harsh, straight edge. This technique requires a steady hand and understanding of the desired outcome to avoid making the ends look choppy or uneven.
2. Texturizing Shears (Shears with Teeth)
Texturizing shears, often called thinning shears, have blades with notches or teeth. When used on the ends, they selectively cut strands of hair, removing bulk and creating varied lengths. This softens the line without significantly shortening the hair.
- How they work: The teeth allow some hair strands to pass through while others are cut, resulting in a less uniform cut than traditional shears.
- Benefit: Excellent for diffusing a sharp line and adding movement.
3. Deep Point Cutting
Point cutting involves holding the shears almost vertically or at a steep angle to the hair section and cutting into the ends. Deep point cutting goes further up the hair shaft, creating more significant variation in length and removing more bulk.
- Process: Take a small section of hair and hold it taut. Point the tips of the shears into the ends and make small cuts.
- Result: Creates internal layering at the ends, softening the line and adding texture.
Summary of Softening Methods
| Method | Tool | Effect on Ends | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Razor Cutting | Haircutting Razor | Feathery, angled ends | Adding softness, movement |
| Texturizing | Texturizing Shears | Diffused, less bulky | Blending, reducing weight |
| Point Cutting | Regular Shears | Textured, varied lengths | Creating definition, softness |
The reference suggests that doing this to yourself would not be that difficult. While these techniques can potentially be attempted at home with caution, professional results are often best achieved by a hairdresser experienced in these cutting methods.
Applying these techniques breaks the uniform blunt line, making the ends appear softer, more natural, and less heavy.
