A cut that transforms the lines, structures the lines and gives round faces a thinner look without changing the length of the hair.
Today, the salons see fluttering customers in search of a look that is not content to be trendy, but which also changes the perception of the shape of the face. Professionals observe then that a very specific cut plays on volumes, looks away from wider areas and gives an impression of balance.
Indeed, unlike the frank cuts which underline the width of the cheeks, it plays on strategic layers. The scissors are used in such a way as to dislocate the wicks, to remove a little matter while preserving the length. Result: a natural movement, a outline that accompanies the face without expanding it and an impression of fluidity. The summer heat also accentuates this effect, because humidity highlights the relief of the hair, especially on the curls. To further amplify the illusion of elongation, some advise to work a little volume on top of the head while keeping the sides more wise. Others guide the wicks that frame the face slightly backwards to open the lines. In short, these gestures are enough to strengthen the slimming power of the cup.
The novelty is therefore less due to the length than to precision. Thanks to this technique, the lines of round faces are stretched, without being hardened. And the result is immediately seen: the face seems more drawn, the more assertive head port, the more balanced hair silhouette. The hairdressers notice it: their customers leave the living room with the feeling of having gained in style, but also with confidence. This explains the enthusiasm of the summer of 2025 for the end degraded cut.
Marina Chen, hair stylist, sums up perfectly why she works so well: “The beauty of the fine gradients lies in the way they create vertical lines that attract the eye down, instantly lengthening a round face. It is no longer the thick gradients of the past: they are subtle, soft and incredibly flattering.” To test!
