By Anni Hall on April 4, 2012 3:33pm
The new view on layered hair
We learn that a little bit of layering is essential for nearly every cut
Think layered hair and images of Jennifer Aniston’s Friends character Rachel come to mind. Thanks to this phenomenon, patently choppy and decidedly bouncy locks were de rigueur for manes throughout the mid-’90s. Whether hair was shoulder length à la ‘The Rachel’, or longer, leaving at least one inch between each layer, ’90s layers were there to be seen. Thankfully the era is over, times have changed and nowadays haircuts are just as lush while being a lot more subtle. Vogue spoke to Caterina Di Biase, L'Oréal Professionnel ambassador, artistic director of Heading Out Hair & Beauty, and two-time winner of the Hair Expo Australian Hairdresser of the Year award, who reveals the next generation of layered hair icons and shares which faces suit layered locks.
The advantage of layered locks
“Most haircuts are layered in one way or another. Having layers does not mean your hair needs to be short on the top and even all over. Layers are used to remove weight, de-bulk and help give hair height. A lot of people don't realise that their hair has layers because it is subtly layered.”
The cut
“There are different ways of cutting layered hair. Traditionally, you would pull hair up to a 90 degree angle from the top of the head, choose the length you want it to be and cut. Then you would use the same technique the whole way around the head until you have cut every strand – this is called ‘round layering’. This is one of the first basic techniques that hairdressers are taught. There are so many different forms of layering now – hairdressers may use round, square and uniform. I often use a technique called ‘vertical layering’ because I find it removes weight and gives a soft effect. I recommend having your hair cut every six to eight weeks to ensure the layers are kept looking neat.”
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