TEXTURE VS. LAYERED BOB: Learn the Difference

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Ever have a client request a fresh chop with “just one or two layers,” but their inspo pic is a wavy-styled textured bob? We feel your pain. To help you navigate the perils of client consultations, we asked cutting expert Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair) to break down the difference between these two on-trend cuts AND to share his cutting tips for achieving both! Scroll down for everything you need to know.

SHAGS: 5 TIPS TO CUT LAYERS LIKE A PRO

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The shag is 2021’s most-requested haircut, so now that clients will be asking for layers and fringe galore, let’s get back to basics. We featured shag expert and ARC™ Scissors Hair Architect Rachel Stylist (@rachelwstylist) on “Ask A BTC Expert” to get answers to your biggest questions. Keep scrollin’ for FIVE tips and watch the full IGTV below!

WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE MULTIPLE SCISSORS IN YOUR TOOL KIT

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You probably have multiple products and styling tools to achieve the looks your client wants—but how many pairs of scissors do you have? Having a variety of scissors for different techniques lets you fine-tune cutting techniques and exercise your artistry on every client in your chair. So how should you build your scissor collection? We talked to four ARC™ Scissors Team Members about why having multiple scissors is not just an investment in your skills but also in your business.

Men's Textured Cut

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Textured haircuts aren’t just for ladies—men also need movement in their styles. To drop knowledge on where and when to add texture, we had ARC™ Scissors Hair Architect Matty Conrad teach this cool-guy cut.

Textured, Blunt Bob

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The cool-girl, textured bob has become a staple on Insta feeds, and since we know clients are BEGGING for this chop, we had cool-cutter and ARC™ Scissors Hair Architect Buddy Porter (@buddywporter) stop by The BTC House to drop all of the knowledge for creating this chic cut. We’re sharing the how-to steps on our page!

Haircut Tutorials

TEXTURE VS. LAYERED BOB: Learn the Difference

SHAGS: 5 TIPS TO CUT LAYERS LIKE A PRO

WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE MULTIPLE SCISSORS IN YOUR TOOL KIT

Men's Textured Cut

Textured, Blunt Bob