I have been cutting hair for a long time so I now know what cut works best with almost every hair type. (There are still some types of hair with nasty little patterns from mother nature that I can not tame without mass quantities of products). I love cutting hair that is medium in texture with a slight wave and is healthy and responsive. Of course not everyone has this utopian hair that I dream about and love so much, so for everyone else with just regular hair or maybe not so great hair, here are some suggestions about haircutting. The razor can take on many styles and has equally as many uses for haircutting. There are many actions or results that the razor can produce.

Texture for body and volume.

Removing weight for movement and manageability.

Softening of the hair and style.

Creative freedom for the stylist to carve out the cut.

The best hair for razor cutting is medium to coarse hair either straight or with wave is fine too. I have found in my hair cutting adventures that my best razor cuts are mostly on these hair types although there are many stylist that would argue for the other hair types that they have dominated with the razor as well. Always consult with an experienced stylist about your individual hair needs.

Just about every hair style can be done with a razor if correctly employed. You may have a hard time getting a solid line cut or blunt ends with a razor because of it's feathering characteristics but otherwise it is just another tool for cutting hair.

Razor cuts can be a fun way to jazz up your look and get your hair some attitude! You may need to update your hair products to maintain your new edgy look.

Some great products I use in the salon to bring out the texture in the cut are:

Aquage Transforming Paste (awesome texture, not too greasy).

Pureology Dry Shine Styler (light hold, great for fine hair).

Sebastian Crude Clay (my personal favorite, just right consistency for maximum control).

Happy Styling!

Yojavieo is a professional stylist at Salon Destino in Strongsville, Ohio and a writer for www.beautykazoo.com