Top-tier insights from the UK are here thanks to HOB Academy’s head of education, Jake Unger, who shared his major points to consider before clients undertake a bold short hair transformation. This is particularly relevant as short hair continues to be a popular fashion-forward and editorial trend across the pond and globally, influencing clients around the world.
“You want your client’s new haircut to have the wow factor – the first wow factor is an involuntary reaction if something looks incredible,” Jake shared. “Then there are three key ingredients to achieve ‘wow’: suitability, execution and fashionable, each component just as important as each other to achieve the desired reaction.”
These are Jake’s three points pivotal to these short haircut decisions.
Suitability
Jake points to suitability on three factors of face shape, body shape and lifestyle.
“You may have found a haircut that suits all the above, the next important aspect is ensuring it’s done well,” Jake shared. “A haircut may suit the client, but if it is executed badly then it’s never going to look great. Be sure to continually update your skill set through education providers. The key is always progressing your fundamental techniques as you can mix and match to create new trends.”
Fashionable
“Be careful not to pigeonhole certain face shapes with particular haircuts; some people say you shouldn’t have a bob with a round face shape, this isn’t completely true, it all depends on the length chosen and if you create volume or slim the shape. It’s about studying the face shape and complementing or hiding some features,” he said.
Execution
Jake advocates for hairdressers to always stay relevant to what is in fashion and on trend.
“Even if you have a haircut that suits your client and is cut well, if it is not fashionable or ‘unfashionable’ then it’s not going to look great. Be proud to be part of the fashion industry, with your finger constantly on the button with organic research. Keeping tabs on what’s happening on the catwalk is essential to your personal growth as well and keeping your clients coming back for more.”
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