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Haircut types (cut families)

A “cut type” is a family with variations. Pick the family first (bob, pixie, fade), then choose the details: length, outline, layers/weight, and finish.

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Cut families

Family Salon

Bob family

Blunt vs textured, chin vs collarbone, and how to describe your outline.

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Family Short

Pixie family

Short, structured cuts with variations in fringe, taper, and texture.

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Family Texture

Shag family

Lots of movement and layering. Includes wolf cut-like variations.

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Family Barber

Fade family

A tight blend on the sides/back. Learn heights, finishes, and what to specify.

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Family Barber

Taper family

A cleaner outline that keeps more length than a fade—placement matters most.

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Family Long

Long layers family

Movement and shape without losing length—includes face-framing variations.

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Family Both

Undercut family

Removes bulk underneath. Can be hidden or bold—placement matters.

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Learn the key terms

Once you’ve picked the family, the glossary terms (layers, texture, taper, fade) help you specify the details.

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