Haircut
A haircut is the removal or shaping of hair to create a chosen length and form. It can change appearance, manage growth, or meet practical needs.
Hair shaft: The visible strand of hair extending from a follicle, made mostly of keratin. Its thickness, curvature, and condition affect how a cut falls.
Bob cut: A short-to-medium hairstyle in which hair is cut around the head, often near the jaw. The bob shows how a haircut can create a recognizable silhouette.
Barber: A professional who cuts and styles hair, traditionally specializing in men's grooming and facial hair. Barbers developed many familiar short cuts and clipper techniques.
Personal identity: A person’s understanding of who they are, including traits, commitments, and affiliations. A chosen cut can express how someone understands and presents their identity.
Scissors: A hand-operated cutting tool with two blades joined at a pivot. Scissors make precise cuts and are the standard tool for shaping many styles.
Pixie cut: A short hairstyle with closely shaped sides and back and somewhat longer hair on top. This cut uses substantial length reduction to define the face and crown.
Hairdresser: A professional who cuts, colors, and styles hair. Hairdressers translate a requested shape into a cut suited to the client’s hair.
Self-expression: The communication of individual feelings, tastes, or ideas through words, actions, or appearance. A haircut can make personal taste visible without words.
Hair clippers: An electric or manual tool that cuts hair with moving teeth against a stationary blade. Clippers create short, even lengths and gradual transitions close to the scalp.
Fade haircut: A hairstyle in which hair gradually transitions from very short near the neckline to longer above. A fade depends on controlled changes in length across the sides and back.