That very specific style is called astep haircut.
No, it doesnt dry itself like Big Shampoo would have us believe.
But it is just naturallyvoluminous, sexy, and fun.
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Those swingy sections ensure that every time you move, your hair does an enchanting little dance.
What Is a Step Haircut?
you could ID a step haircut by its similarity to, you guessed it, stairs.
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Step, Layered, and Feathered Haircuts: Is There a Difference?
In short: yes.
But the differences are nuanced.
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Alayered haircutis more of a catchall term for a cut with varying lengths that add movement to the hairstyle.
Not all layered cuts are step cuts, but all step cuts are layered.
With a step haircut, the delineation is much more visible.
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There is a sharp demarcation between the steps," says Farel.
The key difference is the definition between layers.
If youre picturing afeathered haircut wispy, Farrah Fawcett hair thats not quite it, either.
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A feather cutisalso a layered cut but it’s more about hair texture than movement and volume.
Who Should Get a Step Haircut?
“The step haircut looks best on thick orwavy hair,” says Hurtado.
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The cut will remove some of the weight of your hair, which gives it a bouncy effect.
Its an especially effective solution forexcess frizz, as it will remove some of that puffy volume.
If you havethin, fine hair, a step cut may not be the best move.
The day-to-day is where the real work is and it requires some finessing your wet hair with ablow-dryer.
“Before you release a section, hold the blow-dryer over thebrushand really heat the section up.
Pin and keep it pinned until the end.
Then turn the dryer off and let the section cool down after releasing it all.”
Step Haircut Inspiration
Rachel McAdamssgolden hairis a great color complement for swingy step layers.
IfBeyoncecosigns, were in.
Several of our experts citedPriyanka Chopras step haircut as an ideal example.
Miley Cyrusswavy texturegives her step haircut a cool, undone look.
Its more rock n roll than luscious sex kitten.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteleysshoulder-length lobis a great example of a short step haircut done right.
With choppy ends, the style looks cool and edgy.
More haircut inspiration:
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