Naturally wavy hair has its set of challenges. “The biggest concerns for women with this hair type are two-fold: don’t make my hair look like a mushroom and cut it in a way that makes it easy to style,” says Rene Sera, co-owner of New York City’s Space Salon. Layers are important to ward off a “mushroom” or “rounded” effect, but how they’re cut and where they’re placed can make or break your styles.
Medium or shoulder length looks best with long layers. “The layers need to be cut throughout the interior of the hair and framed around the face,” says celebrity stylist Gina Bertolotti. When face-framing, layers should fall from the cheekbones to the collarbone. Avoid blunt or bob styles with this length, otherwise, adds Bertolotti, “The bottom gets too heavy and the hair will take on a triangular effect.”
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When adding layers, your stylist needs to account for spring, they can’t be too short or too numerous. You also want to ensure they’re placed throughout the interior and exterior of the hair, which helps create that desired draping effect. The experts recommend cutting with scissors, while tools like razors should be used only to add softness and definition.
