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From modern wolf cuts to effortless rock-and-roll layers, clients are asking for movement, texture, and lived-in volume. But here’s the thing: one wrong cut, and that perfectly shag can start creeping into mullet territory. Here is what can go wrong and how to make sure it doesn't!
Bardot Bangs, Phantom, Rachel Williams, texture, Texturizing Shears
Bardot bangs are back, and this time, they’re designed for movement. This soft, concave fringe is shorter through the center and lengthens toward the cheekbones, blending effortlessly into face-framing layers. The result: volume, lift and that signature effortless French-girl finish. Get the step-by-step breakdown from Rachel Williams.
Is a 45-minute "simple, layered haircut" too long? Learn what stylists and salon owners in your hairdressing community are saying, from raising prices to considering independent work. Here’s Why Quicker Haircuts Aren’t The Answer.
Many people wonder why ARC™ chooses to call our tools scissors versus shears, the term widely used by hairdressers in the United States. We are sharing our brand backstory below, explaining why we chose to use the term scissor because of the great Vidal Sassoon. Read this to learn about Vidal’s history and why you should be using Japanese-made scissors to cut hair.
Creating volume, maintaining length and proper weight removal: Layered haircuts are trending, and we are breaking down everything you need to know about cutting these trendy cuts, all the way to the styling tools you must keep in your kit.
We’ll admit it, fall hair trends are our “Roman Empire.” On the trend radar, we’re sharpening our fave scissors for ’90s-inspired bobs, layers, face-framing, fringe and wash-and-wear hair. Keep reading for your complete guide!
Characterized by its clean lines, jaw length (or shorter) and flipped fringe, the French bob is at the top of every client’s haircut inspo board and is one of the HOTTEST haircuts of the year.
arc scissors, bobs, Chris Jones, Justin Toves-Vincilione
From expensive brunette to glazed donut nails—there’s nobody that sets off a beauty trend on the internet quite like Mrs. Bieber. Known for her model-off-duty street style, we’re adding Hailey’s new contoured bob haircut to the request list for 2023. Keep reading to get must-have bob cutting and styling techniques to recreate Hailey's viral cut on any client.
Trend alert! Contoured layers (AKA—layers that frame the cheekbones and chin in a contoured fashion) are a great way to introduce clients to the face-frame game; but, what about fine-haired clients that might be wary of thinner sections around the face?
Our trend radar is showing tons of layers, wearable midlength cuts and fringe galore. From Wednesday Addams-inspired curtain bangs to face-framing contour cuts á la Cindy Crawford, we’re rounding up the biggest winter haircut trends taking us well into 2023.