2. Customizing for Your Face Shape & Hair Texture
Welcome to Part 2 of my salon guide on The Ultimate Medium & Long Layered Cuts Guide.
Every head of hair has its own density, cowlicks, and wave pattern—here is how I adjust the proportions behind the chair.
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Matching Layers & Tones to Your Features
Now that you’ve learned the basics of a medium and long layered cut, it’s time to talk about how to tailor the layers, color placement, and parting for different face shapes and hair textures.
For example, if you have a round face, you’ll want to create the illusion of length by avoiding too much layering around the jawline.
Instead, focus on layering at the cheekbones to create a longer, more angular look.
On the other hand, if you have a square face, you can create the illusion of softness by layering around the jawline to create a more curved look.
As for hair texture, if you have fine hair, you may want to avoid too much layering to prevent the hair from looking too wispy.
Instead, focus on layering at the ends to create a more polished look.
If you have thick hair, you can create the illusion of thinner hair by layering at the roots to create a more textured look.
✂️ Face-Shape & Density Quick Match
- Fine-to-Medium Strands: Keep perimeter weight blunt and add micro-ribbons around the face for visual fullness.
- Thick or Wavy Hair: Use internal slide-cutting to release weight so waves stack without triangle bulk.
- Warm vs. Cool Skin Undertones: Pair golden-olive skin with honey, caramel, or espresso glosses; pair cool undertones with champagne, ash, or mocha ribbons.
Turn to Page 3 next for my step-by-step 10-minute blowout, wave, and product-layering routine.