Farah Fawcett had round layers & thats the only way hairstylists learned to cut hair in the 70’s & 80’s, the square layers are what Jennifer Aniston & Courtney Cox wore on Friends in the 90’s & early 2000’s, many of those flippy, shaggy bobs & longer styles that are piecey are achieved w/square layers. I’ve seen that many stylists who went to cosmetology school during that time or since learn to do mainly square layering. It can be a big deal for the customer who doesn’t know the difference, asks for layers & gets the opposite of the kind they wanted. A good consultation w/the stylist ahead of time can make a huge difference!
I feel the exact same way. Some stylists only know how to cut one way, and I always wonder (don't they learn different ways in school according to different hair types) ?
Omg exactly. Now adays all stylists cut everyones hair the same looks like there was a sell out sale. Cant stand standard. Ive had nothing but frustration and wasted money and an attitude for the last 5 yrs ugh
No one is touching my hair ever since a stylist decided to “point cut” my entire head and destroy my hair. I can’t stand when they “thin” out hair…..who wants a flattened out, holey mess. For now on I will be cutting my hair at home and if I look like 1980 for the rest of my life, so be it! I also dont care for the so called framing in the front …. talk about disconnect! Leave a girl a ponytail option for goodness sake.
I've been a hairdresser since 94 and I never knew there was a difference, round and square! I have cut layers both ways throughout the years but didn't realize how much different it makes the hair lay. Thanks for teaching me something new!
Wow as experienced hairstylist I had to take a second to think about it. Is so important to continue learning no matter how long you’ve been in the business. Thank you. You’re a great instructor.
I used to ask for MOVEMENT, and they were deer in headlights, what do you mean? How to describe it to a hairstylist? So happy to gain more skills for cutting my own fine but thick and wavy vhair, Thank you so much for your skills and sharing. Will follow.
OMG, I just did the square layers on myself and it looks so good!! I have pretty long hair so I started my shortest layer around my collarbone. I’m sure the cut isn’t perfect, but it’s good enough for me!
@@StylesBySummer it really was! Btw do you have any hair cuts or tips for postpartum hair loss? I expect my hair to really start thinning out in the next few months and I’m sure my mid-back length fine hair won’t look so great. 😅
Summer, I have had long red hair most of my life. I am 76 now. Just starting growing it out at 76 years old, and yes still auburn! Your layering is superb! I have been butchered by girls who thought they knew how to layer. I always had to go home and fix odds and ends or even up somewhere. I hope you are teaching tons of salons the right way to layer. It can be heart breaking to get home and discover some of the messes I have had to deal with! Red hair has natural wave and has to have layers correct! Thanks!
There are 3 core shapes, round, square and triangular and in round layers are two types, concave (short to long ) and convex (following the head shape, 90° or the famous seamless layers) I'm learning a lot with these tutorials
@@luiginabustillos2701 The best way to learn is in degrees as you mentioned. Also, I cut my own hair in an exaggerated square, over directed toward the FRONT, as opposed to the back as she did. It creates long layers and allows me to grow my hair longer overall and still achieve nice movement. I go in and face frame and re-cut a blunt end by taking about another quarter inch off to make my fine/thin hair appear thicker. I once did a cut on a girl in beauty school exactly like it and she said that her hair looked thicker than it ever had and she was super grateful. The angle you hold the hair at is EVERYTHING. I love that you are taking a deeper dive and seeing the angles!
You made that look so easy. I prefer the round layers personally. But I have bangs that need to be factored in when framing my face. Thanks for sharing.
They both look beautiful 😍 I personally cut square layers on my own hair every 4-6 months or so. Like you said in the video, it maintains more weight in the hair, which is what I need since my hair is so fine. Great breakdown of them both 👍
I tried to do the square layers on myself and when I went for my second section I couldn’t see where my guide was?? Like my hair completely blended in with the first cut layer. Do you think I didn’t take a large enough section? Any advice?
@user-jf7ej5py1u Maybe cut a slightly larger guide piece and then smaller sections to cut after that? That's what I would do, but I don't know. I'm not a professional, just practiced a lot on my own hair. I wish you luck!!
Oh my gosh! Love the square layers. For a gyal that has been trying her hand at cutting her own hair beginning during the lockdown I’ve come a long way. Thank you Summer! Cheers. ❤
Having fine wavy shoulder length hair that is thinner in front, I think id go for the square layering to keep thickness at the ends so it wouldn't be so wispy. Not sure if my thinking about this is correct?
I have worn my very dense hair with both square layers and round ones. When I used to straighten or smooth out my curls the round layers were best but, now that I’m wearing my natural curls again, the square layers look better. Just a thought. ☺️
I've been chopping at my 4 girls' hair for many years, and I thought I knew what I was doing. 😅 But, omg, this is a GaMe ChAnGeR!! Now they're gonna look even more beautiful. Thank you for enlightening me! ✂️ ✂️
Oh I'm so happy to hear that! My video coming out today at 8:30am I actually used this mannequin to how to blend uneven layers when a haircut gets messed up!
I love this. I think I do the square layers because I cut my own hair and that is easier for me. I have tried the round layers but it’s more complicated, especially trying to do the back. Thank you for the video.
Hi! Great tutorial! I like either rounded or square layers. It really depends on the client’s hair, thickness in particular, and the style, shape and length they want. The square layering is really good to help the hair look thicker at the bottom. I personally have square layers for this reason.
I had my mom watch this video so she could cut square layers in my shoulder length hair. I'm so happy with the results! My hair has shape & style with very little work. I use a blow dryer to get my hair about 80-90% dry then use a hot air brush- takes me less 5 minutes. Thank you summer!
I have medium curly hair ,I gave myself a haircut at home. I did the square layers , It looks great.my curls are very bouncy now. I am very happy and proud of my self for being able to perform this hair cut by my self. Thank you for the instructions on your videos. I did watch like three of your videos to have a better view of what to do
It doesn’t seem as though anyone knows how to long layer hair nowadays without using a blade down the hair. That destroys the hair and makes it frizzy. I’m a retired stylist and we learned way back how to layer with precision and I still can’t find anyone to cut my hair right. So I’m back to doing it myself again. It’s hard to find someone who knows the difference between how to layer it right.
My husband told me I had rockstar hair when I had a hair dresser who did fairly short round layers on my hair as long as this model. I have natural frizz “mild curl” so when I did beach hair it was a little Bon Jovi. I got a lot compliments on that hair style and I loved it, it was easy and cute. And I could blow dry to look like your model except I do think it was a wee bit shorter layer starting at the top. Then this hairdresser finished college to be a kindergarten teacher and quit doing hair and I haven’t looked that good since, in like 15 years. Honestly why I started cutting my own hair and then cv. Now that I am learning here I could at least ask a hair dresser for round layers. I never knew what it was called. I promise asking for “layers” does not get you the same thing from other hairdressers. Like the other commenter, with long hair I would get it razored and thinned so much I felt like my hair was gone when I washed it. And if I air dried it, it would frizz bad from the razoring and look like 💩. I have always worn pony tails with long hair because I work as a nurse. My used to be really thick hair could barely get into a pony after so much thinning and razoring. So now I do my own hair like an art project and chemistry experiment. 😂 Less is more. At least if I don’t like something, it’s my fault. I don’t mean to pick on hair dressers, cuz wow what a hard job trying to please everybody. I got some great hair styles/highlights from students at our salon acedemy that is now closed, it shut down during CV and is gone.
I thought I was a square but I love the round layered look, especially before you slide cut around the face. Gorgeous work--I wish I lived in your area!!!
Great tutorial, it explained a lot to this DIY home self hair stylist! Now I know I've been doing Square layers all these years. You showed me why I haven't been satisfied, I like the Round layers! Thank you❤
I love round layers for my hair because I have tons of hair. It allows me to keep length while having a lighter ponytail and great shape to wear airdry or quickly style!
Loved this demonstration. I am not a stylist but live to understand what I am asking for or how to answer the stylist question. And I also love to trim my own hair at home lol.
I have thick wavy hair with the bulk of the thickness at the back of my crown. It gets sooo heavy so a round layer really makes a nice difference for me over the square. Also round just looks more polished when using a gloss after. Great tutorial!
New to your channel & first time watching. I didn’t realize that there were two different ways for stylists to layer. Being that I have long hair but have some thinning due to having hypothyroid, this video totally helps me to know what to request from my stylist. I def would keep with the square layers to ensure I keep more of the weight rather than risk losing any fullness throughout the body of my style. I also like the look of overall lift it provided after the blowout. Thanks so much for the detailed video. Great content & such a huge help for someone like me.
I liked them both. I could see how round would be nicer on thicker hair and square on thinner hair. Butterfly cut is nice for thin hair or a simple feather cut. ❤ great tutorial.
You changed my mind forever with this video. I will forever get round layers on myself & recommend round layers to my clients as well. Great tutorial video. I just found your channel & admire the in depth tutorial. This comes very natural to you. Thanks again for sharing your talent with us.
You missed it. Don't recommend to ALL your clients, due to hair typos being different. If they've got thin/ fine hair, go with square so they can maintain thickness. If they have thick hair, round layers are best suited, as they thin out the hair more.
I'm loving both round and square layers but I prefer round due to more movement even though I have extremely curly hair I tend to straighten my hair more than I wear it curly so round for the win 🏆 ❤ thanks for the tutorial
My last cut my stylist did mostly square layers but I found myself wanting more movement through the bottom so I had her round out my baseline a bit for that extra movement!
Amazing tutorial 🎉 I have long thin hair to about C4. As a 65 yr old woman, a beautiful cut ✂️ is much appreciated. I've tried to explain the type of layers i want, but have difficulty getting stylist to do it. Now i can be clear. Now i can text this to my new hairdresser prior to my appointment. I am certain she will like your presentation, easy instruction, professionalism, and clarity. As an associate professor of nursing, i applaud you 🎉 Blessings
This is a great breakdown. I love round layers, but I truly realized over the years that I love layers that are long and start 3-4 inches away from the bottom of my hair length. Do you have any videos on those that I missed? I just love the look of barely seeing the layers, but having the movement more at the ends so it's a bit less heavy at bottom of hair.
I always ask for "blended/invisible" square layers to add movement. I find that that this cut adds less "bulk" at the bottom as it grows out . I make sure to mention the bulk and my stylist strategically texturizes so I don't have bulk during the growing out phase. I also prefer the invisible look of layers , not the obvious of the round. I can pretty much weed out stylists knowledge by asking them to explain the difference in how they cut round v square. Surprisingly, many stylists don't know the difference. With the cost of hair styling, this should be a basic skill that is taught.
@@midlifemom5829it's because we call it a 90 degree haircut not rounded or squared. Also if you want invisible long layers ask for a 180 degree haircut and she or he will know what you're talking about
I used to get my hair cut in a salon frequently when I was younger. Thankfully I watched and studied how she did it because I've been cutting my hair for years now. I'm no pro but it'll pass lol. This video helped tremendously! Thk you!
Your videos help me in salon so much! Especially with my confidence as a baby stylist! Would you be able to do a video on bangs? I've always struggled learning to cut side swept bangs and layering bangs!
My hair is long and thin, so round layers are a no-no for me. Round layers make my hair appear more thinned out, ragged, and less healthy-looking. I didn’t realized this early on and repeatedly asked for round layers that my girlfriends all had, which are beautiful on their long, thick, and full head of hair. I started cutting my own hair to address my frustration, and didn’t realized I was doing a “square layer”. Thanks for taking the time to educate us!
I agree I cut my oldest daughters hair with round layers her hair is very long and very thick, I always tell her that her hair is like dynel and she's going to pay for my scissors to be sharpened lol! And then my 19 year old has very thick but fine curly hair she gets the square layers. But they both have very long hair.
Been cutting mine in square layers since the 70s. I've had so many compliments on it. People can't believe I cut it myself. lol Now I can send them here to see how easy it is. 😉Heck, I'm going to be 60 next year and still love the layers! ♥
@StylesBySummer Thank you!! After completing a year's course at a college in the UK I had a work experience in a posh salon there where they mostly performed the square layer. It was a £70 haircut. The customers always left very happy. Their blowdry was equally as beautiful as yours :) and it always makes the final result looking a million dollars. The round layer is a bit harder. I never saw a stylist there doing one, hehe. All your work is lovely and I am very grateful to be gaining more experience from people such as yourself :) Thanks for everything that you do :) x
I LOVE your videos! I'm only a few months from finishing beauty school and was never taught square layers but now i will be using them on my thinner haired clients! For the very thin clients who have stuck with the same solid cut for years I've been very lightly layering the bottom 1/4-1/2 inch as it gives the illusion of fullness. At least that's what I've noticed. Could you do videos for thinning hair? That's been a huuuge thing since CoVid.
Lightly layering the bottom does not give the illusion that the hair looks fuller. It actually takes off hair and makes it thinner looking at the bottom. Everybody’s hair looks damaged and see through since schools are teaching this. I can’t find one hairstylist that knows how to pull the hair straight up anymore. Or even keep the hair straight across the bottom. Or how to do an undercut so the hair doesn’t look like a broom across the bottom. I want the weight at the bottom and the layers on TOP of my head. I was at the top of my class back in ‘89. There are 4 basic cuts that are used for every single hairstyle and that bottom layering was the way you cut a wedge/stacked haircut on SHORT hair and now they are doing that on long hair and it just thins out the bottom so much. I just don’t understand who is teaching people how to cut hair and I am so sorry that they aren’t giving proper instruction. It’s really sad! 😢
@@nancywhitmarsh8703 clearly you have no idea what I'm talking about. I said very, very lightly layering the very bottom of the hair which does not make it look broom like at all and does give it more oomph and fullness. If I were to fully layer the bottom then yes it would not full but that's not at all what I'm talking about. I actually figured this out on my own it wasn't taught but my instructors all knew what I was talking about when I mentioned it to them and they said it's a nice way to give the hair fullness by dusting the ends. There are things they don't teach now but still so much crap we have to learn that we will NEVER use bc it is SO OUTDATED!! I had to pass fingerwaves and roller sets and perms and many tests on sculpting hair. But they tell everyone that the real learning comes in the salon after school. That's part of the reason why I'm eating up as much free education online as I can, watching hour upon hour of UA-cam (except Brad Mondo, not a fan of the way he tells people to do things at home in a way that probably will not work and then posts videos making fun of them for trying his techniques. That's just awful to do to someone!) Anyway, I have learned so much at school but I'm aware some of it may differ from what you've been taught while some is the same bc it takes forever to update curriculum. Things change and I plan to continue evolving and learning for the rest of my career and life. Hopefully you've done the same. I assume you have if you're here watching videos with me 😊 BTW, I have had a couple clients that graduated beauty school a long time ago come to me for a haircut at the school and none of them have left unhappy so though I still have much to learn I have found a technique that works for me to help the hair look more full in a solid form. It actually helps it look less "broom like" too.
I learned from my father, scent I was 7 years old. Then I was trying, with my friends. I went to school for hairdressing. My teacher asked me. Where I learn to do hair?. She told me that she was impressed. I found out. That is the best way to do hair. If you are creative and use your techniques. You can do the best and be successful in your career. Plus, your clients will be happier.
@@AshleyB-xh1qh the problem is when I go in and tell EVERY stylist that I do NOT want ANY layers at the bottom and to do an undercut, they look at me with a “deer in the headlights” look. They have absolutely no clue how to do either of these techniques and is basic haircutting 101. If you know how to do what is called an undercut (meaning the head down to your chin and that will make each section you drop to cut about 1/8 of an inch or less longer than the last section so that the hair follows the shorter hair and will dry as if you blew dry your hair with a round brush to soften the bottom so it doesn’t dry with that “broom” look. The hair will look thick and full with more hair meeting at the bottom than if you are slightly layering it no matter how you slice it. If you take out the bulk of the hair AT ALL then it is going to be less hair therefore going to look thinner than if more hair was there. It is impossible to remove hair and say it will be thicker. That’s like saying you will get a thick deep dish pizza crust by cutting off part of the dough. We all know that to get a deep dish pizza dough that you ADD more dough. And if I don’t want that layered then people should know how to do that if they went to school. Then I like the layers she is doing in the video straight across and all brought up to the guide and straight across, but it seems no stylists even know how to do that. My hair will literally have pieces of hair that are 2 inches longer and don’t blend at all. Hair follows hair so if you don’t have a clean cut it makes it difficult to style or let air dry and look nice. From what I see most women either curl or put their hair up. Why? Because if they don’t, it will not look nice at the bottom. If people WANT that, then fine, but when I can specifically say not to layer the bottom of my hair and they don’t understand, then that is a problem. There is absolutely no reason to cut layers at the bottom of the hair because if it is all one length at the bottom, it will get cut when cutting the bottom. And when you do layers straight up and pull all the hair to that guide, like in this video, then all that hair will get cut, so there would be no reason to cut it another way. I literally was sitting waiting for the stylist I was trying for the first time and watched this stylist doing this to hair that was very fine and straight. You could see every cut. It looked terrible. Had the cut been done the way I’m talking about it would have looked fine. The hair wasn’t long but it was shoulder length. It is about learning hair types and how that persons hair lays. Every single person has different head shapes, types of hair, hair growth patterns, color, etc. I added the color since blonde hair can show every cut if you don’t know what you are doing. You may be the exception, but if you are doing that to the bottom of a clients hair without their knowledge or making sure it goes with what they say they want done, then that is what I’m talking about. I had a client that wanted these haircuts that made zero sense, but I did what SHE wanted and she became my client because no matter what we know, they live with their hair 24/7/365 every second of every day and THEY know their hair better then a stylist EVER will. Or they know what they want and, again, they live with their hair 24/7/365 every second of every day and if they are happy, then, and only then, did a stylist do their job. We can suggest, tell them why we say what we say, but if they don’t want or care about those things, then cut it the way they said to cut it every single time. That is how I conducted my business years ago and I had more clients in less time then some of the stylist I worked with that had been there for years. They even asked me how I did that. So I hear you saying that you know what’s best, but clients are the ones who know what’s best FOR THEM…even if we disagree. They are paying for the service, so they should get what they want. That’s like a waiter/waitress taking a person’s order and then bringing them what THEY think is better and then having them pay for it. Just not a good business practice. And what I’ve learned by what you said is that the instructors are telling stylist great idea for what the stylist in training did instead of asking if that was what the client wanted. Those are two different things. I am very good at cutting hair, but that isn’t what gave me my huge clientele, it was my ability to listen to what THEY wanted and give them that and not what I thought was best. Did I talk to them about things I thought would help, of course, but always only did what they asked or agreed to. And I only had 1 client in my life that wanted a magician rather than a beautician! Thank you Lord for that, because she wasn’t fun! Other than that my clients were amazing! Lastly, if you look at the cut, the layers are going to take weight off the bottom anyway, so why would you layer the bottom more!?! It is like doing a haircut that is done on short hair on long hair. When my hair is cut the way I want it cut, or, at least close to it these days, that is when I get so many compliments…because I know my hair and what works on it. When they do that botch job on the bottom, nobody says anything. Anyway, the words that are all caps are for emphasis! LOL I type the way I talk, so it isn’t yelling. Just wanted you to know that. I only responded because I’m so happy for you and just wanted to give a different perspective and/or food for thought. That’s it! I wish you all the success in your career and nothing but the best! 😊💯🙌🏼
I literally want to cry this is so beautiful. As a 70s kid, I always had the farah fawcett feather/layer and always got so many compliments. I've literally not been able to find a hairdresser for over a decade who can even layer. Why are you in florida !!!😢😢I'm in Coquitlam, BC if anyone can do this. Love the rounded layer for me
Thanks for doing this video! I prefer how square layers look as they preserve more thickness. Every time I go in to get my hair cut I end up with round layers and it makes my hair feel too thin. I was never satisfied so I stopped going in(tried various places). As a non-hair professional, I now cut my own hair at home and find square layers very easy to do. I'm glad you did this video because now I know what to call the layers if I should want to have someone else cut my hair in the future. Appreciate the video!
I love the round layers, as my hair is extremely thick and I don't need the extra weight. I never knew the difference. Thank you for explaining this so well!
What a great video! I knew my stylist was getting a different look than I was when I layered my own hair, and now I know why! I prefer the round layered look, but as I get older and my hair gets thinner, I'm thinking that the square layers are better because it keeps more hair on those lower layers which makes it look thicker. Thanks so much :)
Update: found a new local stylist and she said my hair was still too thick and heavy for square layers. There isn’t enough lift. That’s why it never looked right. Gave me round layers and I’m so happy! Thanks for motivating me to seek a pro! ❤️
"Square layer" technique, looks like how our beauty school teachers, used to check our work back in 1985. Section opposite to the cut pattern, pull up. It works beautifully to check for an even cutting.
Great way of showing the difference between both cuts. For my hair type I do prefer the square layer. I have been doing my own hair since the 8Th grade. Loved your tutorial! 😊❤❤
Hello from Souther California! I am not a stylist but I have always asked for "blended" square layers after a stylist explained them to me over 20yrs ago. Surprisingly there are many "stylists" who don't know the difference btwn round n square. I always ask for square layers. They fall straighter/sleeker with a more modern look with movement /volume and doesn't add "bulk" as it grows out. My stylist strategically texturizes so I do not have lower bulk during the growing out phase. It's more low maintenance for me. On me, I feel round layers add too much roundness , looking 80s dated.
@@StylesBySummer , my stylist said that the intensive hair stylist academies no longer exist (Vidal Sassoon, Toni n Guy, etc). She feels the smaller schools focus on generic techniques. Unless young stylists learn from experienced mentors, there will be an industry that mainly provides basic styles without the knowledge of, as she phrases, the "geometry of hair"
Thanks for sharing, no wonder I leave stylists place with too much weight/thickness...I prefer the round layering (especially the lighter weight below crown at the back) & do so on my own nowadays & just learned a new tip with combing away from face then cut. Thanks again
I'm 60 years old. I started cutting my own hair when I was 12. I had no idea how to do it but somehow managed beautiful square layers. My hair's much shorter now so I cut rounded layers. Both are beautiful!
I wish I were able to cut round layers at home. My hair is thick and coarse. It's what I need, but will settle for square since the last and final salon visit destroyed my hair with "blending shears". This is an excellent guide and I thank you. Saving up for Sharkfin shears and looking forward to owning them.
I've been a hairdresser for 32 years and absolutely hate when stylist destroy clients hair with thining shears. If used correctly it does a awesome job.
Can you give advice on how to cut not those who are born with fine, thin hair, but rather those who have actual thinNING hair (hair loss) as in hormones wrecking your life as well as your hair and making you lose your hair so that you're almost sporting a natural mullet? We women lose hair over the entire head with hormonal hair loss so it gets a lot thinner overall but the top and temples is usually the most affected and gets so much thinner than the back that when sectioning it out, there's not much at all to work with from the ear forward. Do you thin the back even more to make it look more balanced?? Going to a short haircut, you might risk losing the length on top that is covering/disguising some of the really badly thinned temples. What do you do with thinning hair?
i have been trying to find a video that creates that Round Layered look and haven't found one until yours! Thank you so much! They used to call this 'Feathered" on the sides in the 70s. I sure wish that you lived in Houston. I want that cut!!! GORGEOUS!
Also, I have long hair I do not cut layers in the back and do not like it layered all the way down to the bottom of my length. I like the sides just like the round layered look in your video. I usually start the face framing about an inch below my chin. Can you do a video showing where we would stop so as to leave some graduated length on the side...(so that doesn't have a mullet effect with the two different lengths--Where the front is chopped off and the back is long.) I hope that makes sense.
You just gave me the best technique demonstration of both cuts. It showcases the true differences between the round and square cuts. As a child of the Farrah. Faucet era I feel I can give my stylist a better idea of what I want than just saying, "Think Farrah and Stevie Nicks had a baby". Please cut it that way. Thank you for a wonderful demonstration!
My hair is fine and curly… I’ve always personally done long ( square) layers on myself. I graduated cosmetology school in 91 😬🤫🤭 and we used degrees to label our cuts… 180 360 etc. long layers short layers. I tend to like (square layers better on longer hair- it really just depends on the texture. Great tutorial.
In cosmetology school we called the round layers 90° layers and the square layers 180° layers. And we did them both vertically. But potato potahto... More than one way to skin a cat. The face framing tutorial.. On point.
67 year old gramma here and I live in FL. I'd love to volunteer for a cut/video. I love both the round and square cut. You obviously know your business!!
This is an awesome video, very informative, straight to the point and no 🐂💩. My hairdresser got so fed up with NY state during the plandemic she and her husband left the state. I didn't know how to explain what I wanted done to the next stylist. Thanks to your video square layers is what works but I've been getting round. Lol Thank you for sharing and God bless. ❤️😊
I love them both 🤩 Great video! I think that round layers might be most suitable for thick hair. I just tried out the famous butterfly haircut at home doing two sections. I think it needs some adjustments though, and I will cut square layers using this technique for sure. You made it look very easy! In my opinion, I think the square layers would look better on a thinner hair type, as it makes it look fuller. My hair is thin, so that’s what I would go for.
If you'd like to be featured in a haircut tutorial please provide a current picture of yourself as well as an inspiration photo. Email stylesbysummerc@gmail.com COMBINE Round AND Square Layers: ua-cam.com/video/tk9H2YLE_Ko/v-deo.html My Favorite Shears: Shark Fin Shears PROMO CODE SS: www.sharkfinshears.com/beauty/professional-plus-stainless-shears/
Great video. I like to start with cutting my bottom guide as well as a top layer guide along with the frame of the face. The top layer guide helps with knowing where the top layers length will be. Otherwise if you just use the last section as the guide it may not end at the correct point. It will cause a step at the ear instead of blending from top to bottom layers. Below the occipital bone is length that isn't available hair under the ears. Over direction works well here. I really love that you made this video. You are an excellent teacher.
I LOOOVVEE the look of the round layers BUT... I'd like to maintain some fullness and weight since I have natural thick hair and 1. Want to grow it out and 2. Don't like the feeling of a thin head of hair hehe. Thanks so much! ❤
As a child I was total round layers and short. 80’s teen… now in my 50’s I think the square oils be best bc my sides have gotten less thick and a bit more frizzy especially when my hair is shorter. Greys haven’t been my friend lol
That was great demonstration I have medium long hair it's getting longer past my shoulders quite a bit and I think with frizzy hair I would have to do the square because I need the weight when I have short layers up around too high up on my crown it's going to just frizz out. When hair stylists cut my hair like that I regret it. Square it is adding weight to my light fluffy semi frizzy hair.
Yes i agree, i have curly hair and when i straighten it, if the layer is too short it frizzes up and curls up compared to the rest of the longer hair. Weight is good in this case
Love the round layers so much more movement. I have had layers cut recently and now have to grow it because I have holes in the haircut on one side. Top layer on one side is around 2 inches shorter than the other side. Oh dear!!!
You are Fantastic!!! You are young, but you cut old school!!!! Truly gifted by God! You need to be paid a lot to teach other hair dressers who don't know what they are doing. ❤
I have curly hair. Round layers makes my ends look stringy and frizzy. Even when i took my time to style with product. I would always end up with frizzy or my ends looking uneven and see through. But with square layers. My hair is still layered so it can curl. But the ends look full and hold together. I am able to go with ANY PRODUCT and look like i took my time to style. I know it is time for a refresh cut. When i air dry or blow dry without product and my ends are no longer naturally making curly families. Square layers for me.
Farah Fawcett had round layers & thats the only way hairstylists learned to cut hair in the 70’s & 80’s, the square layers are what Jennifer Aniston & Courtney Cox wore on Friends in the 90’s & early 2000’s, many of those flippy, shaggy bobs & longer styles that are piecey are achieved w/square layers. I’ve seen that many stylists who went to cosmetology school during that time or since learn to do mainly square layering. It can be a big deal for the customer who doesn’t know the difference, asks for layers & gets the opposite of the kind they wanted. A good consultation w/the stylist ahead of time can make a huge difference!
Yes exactly!!! You said this so perfectly!!!
I always say I want it layered so it flows together and they’ll start cutting these huge square sections. Awful for me
I feel the exact same way. Some stylists only know how to cut one way, and I always wonder (don't they learn different ways in school according to different hair types) ?
Omg exactly. Now adays all stylists cut everyones hair the same looks like there was a sell out sale. Cant stand standard. Ive had nothing but frustration and wasted money and an attitude for the last 5 yrs ugh
No one is touching my hair ever since a stylist decided to “point cut” my entire head and destroy my hair. I can’t stand when they “thin” out hair…..who wants a flattened out, holey mess.
For now on I will be cutting my hair at home and if I look like 1980 for the rest of my life, so be it!
I also dont care for the so called framing in the front …. talk about disconnect! Leave a girl a ponytail option for goodness sake.
I've been a hairdresser since 94 and I never knew there was a difference, round and square! I have cut layers both ways throughout the years but didn't realize how much different it makes the hair lay. Thanks for teaching me something new!
Wow as experienced hairstylist I had to take a second to think about it. Is so important to continue learning no matter how long you’ve been in the business. Thank you. You’re a great instructor.
I actually like the square layers better and how soft they blend together. This was really interesting!
I used to ask for MOVEMENT, and they were deer in headlights, what do you mean? How to describe it to a hairstylist? So happy to gain more skills for cutting my own fine but thick and wavy vhair, Thank you so much for your skills and sharing. Will follow.
Me too! Same.
OMG, I just did the square layers on myself and it looks so good!!
I have pretty long hair so I started my shortest layer around my collarbone. I’m sure the cut isn’t perfect, but it’s good enough for me!
I bet it looks awesome! So easy right?!
@@StylesBySummer it really was!
Btw do you have any hair cuts or tips for postpartum hair loss? I expect my hair to really start thinning out in the next few months and I’m sure my mid-back length fine hair won’t look so great. 😅
Yesss! I would totally love to see a video on this as well.
Exactly. I’m tired of paying for garbage. Don’t shake your head at me and tell me yes yes I know and then I go home only to be beyond ticked off.
Summer, I have had long red hair most of my life. I am 76 now. Just starting growing it out at 76 years old, and yes still auburn! Your layering is superb! I have been butchered by girls who thought they knew how to layer. I always had to go home and fix odds and ends or even up somewhere. I hope you are teaching tons of salons the right way to layer. It can be heart breaking to get home and discover some of the messes I have had to deal with! Red hair has natural wave and has to have layers correct! Thanks!
sounds like me going home and 'fixing' it. so disappointing when this happens.
31/12/2023. So talented
I did not know that there are two ways to do the layered haircut. Thanks for demonstrating it.I like more square layers
You’re welcome 😊
There are 3 core shapes, round, square and triangular and in round layers are two types, concave (short to long ) and convex (following the head shape, 90° or the famous seamless layers) I'm learning a lot with these tutorials
@@luiginabustillos2701 The best way to learn is in degrees as you mentioned. Also, I cut my own hair in an exaggerated square, over directed toward the FRONT, as opposed to the back as she did. It creates long layers and allows me to grow my hair longer overall and still achieve nice movement. I go in and face frame and re-cut a blunt end by taking about another quarter inch off to make my fine/thin hair appear thicker. I once did a cut on a girl in beauty school exactly like it and she said that her hair looked thicker than it ever had and she was super grateful. The angle you hold the hair at is EVERYTHING. I love that you are taking a deeper dive and seeing the angles!
There's also the Butterfly cut for layers.
You made that look so easy. I prefer the round layers personally. But I have bangs that need to be factored in when framing my face. Thanks for sharing.
They both look beautiful 😍 I personally cut square layers on my own hair every 4-6 months or so. Like you said in the video, it maintains more weight in the hair, which is what I need since my hair is so fine. Great breakdown of them both 👍
Thanks for sharing!!
What type of scissors should I buy to cut my own hair? I bought some for like $12 at Sally’s.
@@CCont9 Hey! That's what I use! They have worked great for me for years now 👍
I tried to do the square layers on myself and when I went for my second section I couldn’t see where my guide was?? Like my hair completely blended in with the first cut layer. Do you think I didn’t take a large enough section? Any advice?
@user-jf7ej5py1u Maybe cut a slightly larger guide piece and then smaller sections to cut after that? That's what I would do, but I don't know. I'm not a professional, just practiced a lot on my own hair. I wish you luck!!
Oh my gosh! Love the square layers. For a gyal that has been trying her hand at cutting her own hair beginning during the lockdown I’ve come a long way. Thank you Summer! Cheers. ❤
Right! 😂 Covid taught me/forced me to learn to cut my own hair too! 😅😂
Having fine wavy shoulder length hair that is thinner in front, I think id go for the square layering to keep thickness at the ends so it wouldn't be so wispy. Not sure if my thinking about this is correct?
I have worn my very dense hair with both square layers and round ones. When I used to straighten or smooth out my curls the round layers were best but, now that I’m wearing my natural curls again, the square layers look better. Just a thought. ☺️
I really prefer the round layers. They definitely show a more defined layering.
Prefer Round Layers....They Give the Hair that Nice MOVEMENT and Bounce When Curled....
I've been chopping at my 4 girls' hair for many years, and I thought I knew what I was doing. 😅 But, omg, this is a GaMe ChAnGeR!! Now they're gonna look even more beautiful. Thank you for enlightening me! ✂️ ✂️
Oh I'm so happy to hear that! My video coming out today at 8:30am I actually used this mannequin to how to blend uneven layers when a haircut gets messed up!
I love this. I think I do the square layers because I cut my own hair and that is easier for me. I have tried the round layers but it’s more complicated, especially trying to do the back. Thank you for the video.
Yes 100% the square layers are the way to go if you're cutting your hair at home on your own!! It's sooo much easier!
Hi! Great tutorial! I like either rounded or square layers. It really depends on the client’s hair, thickness in particular, and the style, shape and length they want. The square layering is really good to help the hair look thicker at the bottom. I personally have square layers for this reason.
I had my mom watch this video so she could cut square layers in my shoulder length hair. I'm so happy with the results! My hair has shape & style with very little work. I use a blow dryer to get my hair about 80-90% dry then use a hot air brush- takes me less 5 minutes. Thank you summer!
Awesome, happy to hear!
I have medium curly hair ,I gave myself a haircut at home. I did the square layers , It looks great.my curls are very bouncy now. I am very happy and proud of my self for being able to perform this hair cut by my self. Thank you for the instructions on your videos. I did watch like three of your videos to have a better view of what to do
I'm so happy to hear this! I bet it looks lovely!
Nice to see someone do great layers. In my area, it seems to be a lost art 😢
Sometimes it is because they just don't care about what they are doing . Tip ,accordingly and don't go back.
It doesn’t seem as though anyone knows how to long layer hair nowadays without using a blade down the hair. That destroys the hair and makes it frizzy. I’m a retired stylist and we learned way back how to layer with precision and I still can’t find anyone to cut my hair right. So I’m back to doing it myself again. It’s hard to find someone who knows the difference between how to layer it right.
My husband told me I had rockstar hair when I had a hair dresser who did fairly short round layers on my hair as long as this model. I have natural frizz “mild curl” so when I did beach hair it was a little Bon Jovi. I got a lot compliments on that hair style and I loved it, it was easy and cute. And I could blow dry to look like your model except I do think it was a wee bit shorter layer starting at the top. Then this hairdresser finished college to be a kindergarten teacher and quit doing hair and I haven’t looked that good since, in like 15 years. Honestly why I started cutting my own hair and then cv. Now that I am learning here I could at least ask a hair dresser for round layers. I never knew what it was called. I promise asking for “layers” does not get you the same thing from other hairdressers. Like the other commenter, with long hair I would get it razored and thinned so much I felt like my hair was gone when I washed it. And if I air dried it, it would frizz bad from the razoring and look like 💩. I have always worn pony tails with long hair because I work as a nurse. My used to be really thick hair could barely get into a pony after so much thinning and razoring. So now I do my own hair like an art project and chemistry experiment. 😂 Less is more. At least if I don’t like something, it’s my fault. I don’t mean to pick on hair dressers, cuz wow what a hard job trying to please everybody. I got some great hair styles/highlights from students at our salon acedemy that is now closed, it shut down during CV and is gone.
I thought I was a square but I love the round layered look, especially before you slide cut around the face. Gorgeous work--I wish I lived in your area!!!
Great tutorial, it explained a lot to this DIY home self hair stylist! Now I know I've been doing Square layers all these years. You showed me why I haven't been satisfied, I like the Round layers!
Thank you❤
I love round layers for my hair because I have tons of hair. It allows me to keep length while having a lighter ponytail and great shape to wear airdry or quickly style!
This woman is gold. She gives great,simple,easy to understand directions. Thanks for your time.
So nice of you
Loved this demonstration. I am not a stylist but live to understand what I am asking for or how to answer the stylist question. And I also love to trim my own hair at home lol.
I have thick wavy hair with the bulk of the thickness at the back of my crown. It gets sooo heavy so a round layer really makes a nice difference for me over the square. Also round just looks more polished when using a gloss after.
Great tutorial!
WOW! Both types of layering are very attractive. I would imagine that someone with a finer hair texture would benefit from square layers.
Definitely! I just filmed a round meets square layers tutorial and I am OBSESSED!
New to your channel & first time watching. I didn’t realize that there were two different ways for stylists to layer. Being that I have long hair but have some thinning due to having hypothyroid, this video totally helps me to know what to request from my stylist. I def would keep with the square layers to ensure I keep more of the weight rather than risk losing any fullness throughout the body of my style. I also like the look of overall lift it provided after the blowout. Thanks so much for the detailed video. Great content & such a huge help for someone like me.
Thank you so much!!! Glad you found the channel 🙂
I liked them both. I could see how round would be nicer on thicker hair and square on thinner hair. Butterfly cut is nice for thin hair or a simple feather cut. ❤ great tutorial.
Love the round layers the most, it looks feathery, like that look! Thanks for the tutorial, very informative.
You changed my mind forever with this video. I will forever get round layers on myself & recommend round layers to my clients as well. Great tutorial video. I just found your channel & admire the in depth tutorial. This comes very natural to you. Thanks again for sharing your talent with us.
You missed it. Don't recommend to ALL your clients, due to hair typos being different. If they've got thin/ fine hair, go with square so they can maintain thickness. If they have thick hair, round layers are best suited, as they thin out the hair more.
I really like the round layers. I learned so much watching these videos so please keep them coming.❤
I definitely like the square layer better. But you are Amazing Summer love ❤the way you cut hair
Thank you!!
I'm loving both round and square layers but I prefer round due to more movement even though I have extremely curly hair I tend to straighten my hair more than I wear it curly so round for the win 🏆 ❤ thanks for the tutorial
My last cut my stylist did mostly square layers but I found myself wanting more movement through the bottom so I had her round out my baseline a bit for that extra movement!
Amazing tutorial 🎉
I have long thin hair to about C4.
As a 65 yr old woman, a beautiful cut ✂️ is much appreciated.
I've tried to explain the type of layers i want, but have difficulty getting stylist to do it. Now i can be clear.
Now i can text this to my new hairdresser prior to my appointment.
I am certain she will like your presentation, easy instruction, professionalism, and clarity. As an associate professor of nursing, i applaud you 🎉
Blessings
This is a great breakdown. I love round layers, but I truly realized over the years that I love layers that are long and start 3-4 inches away from the bottom of my hair length. Do you have any videos on those that I missed? I just love the look of barely seeing the layers, but having the movement more at the ends so it's a bit less heavy at bottom of hair.
I always ask for "blended/invisible" square layers to add movement. I find that that this cut adds less "bulk" at the bottom as it grows out . I make sure to mention the bulk and my stylist strategically texturizes so I don't have bulk during the growing out phase. I also prefer the invisible look of layers , not the obvious of the round. I can pretty much weed out stylists knowledge by asking them to explain the difference in how they cut round v square. Surprisingly, many stylists don't know the difference. With the cost of hair styling, this should be a basic skill that is taught.
@@midlifemom5829 That is very helpful to know.
@@midlifemom5829it's because we call it a 90 degree haircut not rounded or squared. Also if you want invisible long layers ask for a 180 degree haircut and she or he will know what you're talking about
I prefer the square layers
Unless you're Sassoon trained, and it's Square and Round.@@tr462
I've been set in my ways, only having blunt cuts, for years. Thanks to this video, I love, love, love the square layer look! 🩷
I used to get my hair cut in a salon frequently when I was younger. Thankfully I watched and studied how she did it because I've been cutting my hair for years now. I'm no pro but it'll pass lol. This video helped tremendously! Thk you!
That was so helpful doing round and square layers on the same head!! The visual really help me to see the difference!!
Your videos help me in salon so much! Especially with my confidence as a baby stylist! Would you be able to do a video on bangs? I've always struggled learning to cut side swept bangs and layering bangs!
So happy to hear that! Yes! I am planning some bang videos, how to and then comparison ones!
Thank you for making it seemless.I now feel more confident in my layering...love the simplicity you've shown.
My hair is long and thin, so round layers are a no-no for me. Round layers make my hair appear more thinned out, ragged, and less healthy-looking. I didn’t realized this early on and repeatedly asked for round layers that my girlfriends all had, which are beautiful on their long, thick, and full head of hair. I started cutting my own hair to address my frustration, and didn’t realized I was doing a “square layer”. Thanks for taking the time to educate us!
Same - I finally found a hairdresser with some sense
I agree I cut my oldest daughters hair with round layers her hair is very long and very thick, I always tell her that her hair is like dynel and she's going to pay for my scissors to be sharpened lol! And then my 19 year old has very thick but fine curly hair she gets the square layers. But they both have very long hair.
Yes, Absolutely. Blunt cuts for thin hair, always 😊
If I go to my local salon will they know what square layers are?
Thank thank thank I finally know what I need...I just hope they know what I'm talking about
Been cutting mine in square layers since the 70s. I've had so many compliments on it. People can't believe I cut it myself. lol Now I can send them here to see how easy it is. 😉Heck, I'm going to be 60 next year and still love the layers! ♥
Both look great but i prefer the round layer :) thank you for your demonstration and as always a very good tutorial.
Thanks so much 😊
@StylesBySummer Thank you!! After completing a year's course at a college in the UK I had a work experience in a posh salon there where they mostly performed the square layer. It was a £70 haircut. The customers always left very happy. Their blowdry was equally as beautiful as yours :) and it always makes the final result looking a million dollars. The round layer is a bit harder. I never saw a stylist there doing one, hehe. All your work is lovely and I am very grateful to be gaining more experience from people such as yourself :) Thanks for everything that you do :) x
The round layers are just beautiful!
I LOVE your videos! I'm only a few months from finishing beauty school and was never taught square layers but now i will be using them on my thinner haired clients! For the very thin clients who have stuck with the same solid cut for years I've been very lightly layering the bottom 1/4-1/2 inch as it gives the illusion of fullness. At least that's what I've noticed. Could you do videos for thinning hair? That's been a huuuge thing since CoVid.
Shame, that some HC schools don't teach this.
Lightly layering the bottom does not give the illusion that the hair looks fuller. It actually takes off hair and makes it thinner looking at the bottom. Everybody’s hair looks damaged and see through since schools are teaching this. I can’t find one hairstylist that knows how to pull the hair straight up anymore. Or even keep the hair straight across the bottom. Or how to do an undercut so the hair doesn’t look like a broom across the bottom. I want the weight at the bottom and the layers on TOP of my head. I was at the top of my class back in ‘89. There are 4 basic cuts that are used for every single hairstyle and that bottom layering was the way you cut a wedge/stacked haircut on SHORT hair and now they are doing that on long hair and it just thins out the bottom so much. I just don’t understand who is teaching people how to cut hair and I am so sorry that they aren’t giving proper instruction. It’s really sad! 😢
@@nancywhitmarsh8703 clearly you have no idea what I'm talking about. I said very, very lightly layering the very bottom of the hair which does not make it look broom like at all and does give it more oomph and fullness. If I were to fully layer the bottom then yes it would not full but that's not at all what I'm talking about. I actually figured this out on my own it wasn't taught but my instructors all knew what I was talking about when I mentioned it to them and they said it's a nice way to give the hair fullness by dusting the ends.
There are things they don't teach now but still so much crap we have to learn that we will NEVER use bc it is SO OUTDATED!! I had to pass fingerwaves and roller sets and perms and many tests on sculpting hair. But they tell everyone that the real learning comes in the salon after school. That's part of the reason why I'm eating up as much free education online as I can, watching hour upon hour of UA-cam (except Brad Mondo, not a fan of the way he tells people to do things at home in a way that probably will not work and then posts videos making fun of them for trying his techniques. That's just awful to do to someone!)
Anyway, I have learned so much at school but I'm aware some of it may differ from what you've been taught while some is the same bc it takes forever to update curriculum. Things change and I plan to continue evolving and learning for the rest of my career and life. Hopefully you've done the same. I assume you have if you're here watching videos with me 😊 BTW, I have had a couple clients that graduated beauty school a long time ago come to me for a haircut at the school and none of them have left unhappy so though I still have much to learn I have found a technique that works for me to help the hair look more full in a solid form. It actually helps it look less "broom like" too.
I learned from my father, scent I was 7 years old. Then I was trying, with my friends. I went to school for hairdressing. My teacher asked me. Where I learn to do hair?. She told me that she was impressed. I found out. That is the best way to do hair. If you are creative and use your techniques. You can do the best and be successful in your career. Plus, your clients will be happier.
@@AshleyB-xh1qh the problem is when I go in and tell EVERY stylist that I do NOT want ANY layers at the bottom and to do an undercut, they look at me with a “deer in the headlights” look. They have absolutely no clue how to do either of these techniques and is basic haircutting 101. If you know how to do what is called an undercut (meaning the head down to your chin and that will make each section you drop to cut about 1/8 of an inch or less longer than the last section so that the hair follows the shorter hair and will dry as if you blew dry your hair with a round brush to soften the bottom so it doesn’t dry with that “broom” look. The hair will look thick and full with more hair meeting at the bottom than if you are slightly layering it no matter how you slice it. If you take out the bulk of the hair AT ALL then it is going to be less hair therefore going to look thinner than if more hair was there. It is impossible to remove hair and say it will be thicker. That’s like saying you will get a thick deep dish pizza crust by cutting off part of the dough. We all know that to get a deep dish pizza dough that you ADD more dough. And if I don’t want that layered then people should know how to do that if they went to school. Then I like the layers she is doing in the video straight across and all brought up to the guide and straight across, but it seems no stylists even know how to do that. My hair will literally have pieces of hair that are 2 inches longer and don’t blend at all. Hair follows hair so if you don’t have a clean cut it makes it difficult to style or let air dry and look nice. From what I see most women either curl or put their hair up. Why? Because if they don’t, it will not look nice at the bottom. If people WANT that, then fine, but when I can specifically say not to layer the bottom of my hair and they don’t understand, then that is a problem. There is absolutely no reason to cut layers at the bottom of the hair because if it is all one length at the bottom, it will get cut when cutting the bottom. And when you do layers straight up and pull all the hair to that guide, like in this video, then all that hair will get cut, so there would be no reason to cut it another way. I literally was sitting waiting for the stylist I was trying for the first time and watched this stylist doing this to hair that was very fine and straight. You could see every cut. It looked terrible. Had the cut been done the way I’m talking about it would have looked fine. The hair wasn’t long but it was shoulder length. It is about learning hair types and how that persons hair lays. Every single person has different head shapes, types of hair, hair growth patterns, color, etc. I added the color since blonde hair can show every cut if you don’t know what you are doing. You may be the exception, but if you are doing that to the bottom of a clients hair without their knowledge or making sure it goes with what they say they want done, then that is what I’m talking about. I had a client that wanted these haircuts that made zero sense, but I did what SHE wanted and she became my client because no matter what we know, they live with their hair 24/7/365 every second of every day and THEY know their hair better then a stylist EVER will. Or they know what they want and, again, they live with their hair 24/7/365 every second of every day and if they are happy, then, and only then, did a stylist do their job. We can suggest, tell them why we say what we say, but if they don’t want or care about those things, then cut it the way they said to cut it every single time. That is how I conducted my business years ago and I had more clients in less time then some of the stylist I worked with that had been there for years. They even asked me how I did that. So I hear you saying that you know what’s best, but clients are the ones who know what’s best FOR THEM…even if we disagree. They are paying for the service, so they should get what they want. That’s like a waiter/waitress taking a person’s order and then bringing them what THEY think is better and then having them pay for it. Just not a good business practice. And what I’ve learned by what you said is that the instructors are telling stylist great idea for what the stylist in training did instead of asking if that was what the client wanted. Those are two different things. I am very good at cutting hair, but that isn’t what gave me my huge clientele, it was my ability to listen to what THEY wanted and give them that and not what I thought was best. Did I talk to them about things I thought would help, of course, but always only did what they asked or agreed to. And I only had 1 client in my life that wanted a magician rather than a beautician! Thank you Lord for that, because she wasn’t fun! Other than that my clients were amazing! Lastly, if you look at the cut, the layers are going to take weight off the bottom anyway, so why would you layer the bottom more!?! It is like doing a haircut that is done on short hair on long hair. When my hair is cut the way I want it cut, or, at least close to it these days, that is when I get so many compliments…because I know my hair and what works on it. When they do that botch job on the bottom, nobody says anything. Anyway, the words that are all caps are for emphasis! LOL I type the way I talk, so it isn’t yelling. Just wanted you to know that. I only responded because I’m so happy for you and just wanted to give a different perspective and/or food for thought. That’s it! I wish you all the success in your career and nothing but the best! 😊💯🙌🏼
I like your technique with these two hairstyle, easy to follow & not so complicated. Thanks for sharing❤❤❤.
I loved them both but I think the round layers looks the best. Thank you for your videos! Helps so much!😊
Round layers work better for me now that my hair is thinning with age. Both look great. You are a very talented and informed stylist!!!
I'm a retired hairdresser and most of my clients seemed to prefer the round layers.
I found in salon that most clients like the look of round layers that I hardly ever did square. But square is so easy and such a nice change!
Are u sure they preferred round b/c they may not have even known there was a difference. I only just now learned this & I am 53 yrs old. Ugh!
@@moonstruck5763 However you prefer to do it I'm sure is ok. 😁
I literally want to cry this is so beautiful. As a 70s kid, I always had the farah fawcett feather/layer and always got so many compliments. I've literally not been able to find a hairdresser for over a decade who can even layer. Why are you in florida !!!😢😢I'm in Coquitlam, BC if anyone can do this. Love the rounded layer for me
Thanks for doing this video! I prefer how square layers look as they preserve more thickness. Every time I go in to get my hair cut I end up with round layers and it makes my hair feel too thin. I was never satisfied so I stopped going in(tried various places). As a non-hair professional, I now cut my own hair at home and find square layers very easy to do. I'm glad you did this video because now I know what to call the layers if I should want to have someone else cut my hair in the future. Appreciate the video!
I love the round layers, as my hair is extremely thick and I don't need the extra weight. I never knew the difference. Thank you for explaining this so well!
Love the ROUND LAYERS! ❤
They are always a classic.
Like square towards the back and round in the front I think 🤔
At last! Square vs round layers explained. Years of bad haircuts. Now I can detail to stylist what I like. Thank you!!!
What a great video! I knew my stylist was getting a different look than I was when I layered my own hair, and now I know why! I prefer the round layered look, but as I get older and my hair gets thinner, I'm thinking that the square layers are better because it keeps more hair on those lower layers which makes it look thicker. Thanks so much :)
Update: found a new local stylist and she said my hair was still too thick and heavy for square layers. There isn’t enough lift. That’s why it never looked right. Gave me round layers and I’m so happy! Thanks for motivating me to seek a pro! ❤️
"Square layer" technique, looks like how our beauty school teachers, used to check our work back in 1985. Section opposite to the cut pattern, pull up. It works beautifully to check for an even cutting.
it does!
Great way of showing the difference between both cuts. For my hair type I do prefer the square layer. I have been doing my own hair since the 8Th grade. Loved your tutorial! 😊❤❤
Hello from Souther California! I am not a stylist but I have always asked for "blended" square layers after a stylist explained them to me over 20yrs ago. Surprisingly there are many "stylists" who don't know the difference btwn round n square. I always ask for square layers. They fall straighter/sleeker with a more modern look with movement /volume and doesn't add "bulk" as it grows out. My stylist strategically texturizes so I do not have lower bulk during the growing out phase. It's more low maintenance for me. On me, I feel round layers add too much roundness , looking 80s dated.
It is wild to me that stylists don't seem to know. I thought it was basic cuts taught in school. Sounds like you have a great stylist!
@@StylesBySummer , my stylist said that the intensive hair stylist academies no longer exist (Vidal Sassoon, Toni n Guy, etc). She feels the smaller schools focus on generic techniques. Unless young stylists learn from experienced mentors, there will be an industry that mainly provides basic styles without the knowledge of, as she phrases, the "geometry of hair"
That is a shame about the schools. My hairdresser is 71 and always uses the old school lingo. I need to protect her at all cost!
I have a square face so round layers soften my features even though I have fine hair I have lots of it. So 70s, LOVE this! Brilliant tutorial!
Thanks for sharing, no wonder I leave stylists place with too much weight/thickness...I prefer the round layering (especially the lighter weight below crown at the back) & do so on my own nowadays & just learned a new tip with combing away from face then cut. Thanks again
I typically like doing the round layers, but I really liked how you did the square layers. I think I’m going to try that on my next client.
They are so easy to do!
I'm 60 years old. I started cutting my own hair when I was 12. I had no idea how to do it but somehow managed beautiful square layers. My hair's much shorter now so I cut rounded layers. Both are beautiful!
I wish I were able to cut round layers at home. My hair is thick and coarse. It's what I need, but will settle for square since the last and final salon visit destroyed my hair with "blending shears". This is an excellent guide and I thank you. Saving up for Sharkfin shears and looking forward to owning them.
Sorry you have had bad experiences, but I am glad I'm able to be helpful!
I've been a hairdresser for 32 years and absolutely hate when stylist destroy clients hair with thining shears. If used correctly it does a awesome job.
Both Layers Are Beautiful, but, I prefer Round layers, because, they look more defined than the Square layers.
I Love watching your demonstrations. ❤
Can you give advice on how to cut not those who are born with fine, thin hair, but rather those who have actual thinNING hair (hair loss) as in hormones wrecking your life as well as your hair and making you lose your hair so that you're almost sporting a natural mullet?
We women lose hair over the entire head with hormonal hair loss so it gets a lot thinner overall but the top and temples is usually the most affected and gets so much thinner than the back that when sectioning it out, there's not much at all to work with from the ear forward.
Do you thin the back even more to make it look more balanced?? Going to a short haircut, you might risk losing the length on top that is covering/disguising some of the really badly thinned temples.
What do you do with thinning hair?
I'd like to see someone do something with radiation or chemo hair
Oh my goodness!! That’s exactly how I want my !!There’s not anyone who can do this type of layers ! Am I explaining it wrong ?? It’s perfect 😊
I always did square layers in the girls with fine hair. Worked much better so the bottom wasn’t see through.
Absolutely! They keep so much more thickness.
I was looking for this comment. Thank you!
I agree after seeing this I am going to cut square layers on fine hair going forward! After 35 years of doing hair….still learning!!!!😊
i have been trying to find a video that creates that Round Layered look and haven't found one until yours! Thank you so much! They used to call this 'Feathered" on the sides in the 70s. I sure wish that you lived in Houston. I want that cut!!! GORGEOUS!
Also, I have long hair I do not cut layers in the back and do not like it layered all the way down to the bottom of my length. I like the sides just like the round layered look in your video. I usually start the face framing about an inch below my chin. Can you do a video showing where we would stop so as to leave some graduated length on the side...(so that doesn't have a mullet effect with the two different lengths--Where the front is chopped off and the back is long.) I hope that makes sense.
You just gave me the best technique demonstration of both cuts. It showcases the true differences between the round and square cuts. As a child of the Farrah. Faucet era I feel I can give my stylist a better idea of what I want than just saying, "Think Farrah and Stevie Nicks had a baby". Please cut it that way. Thank you for a wonderful demonstration!
My hair is fine and curly… I’ve always personally done long ( square) layers on myself. I graduated cosmetology school in 91 😬🤫🤭 and we used degrees to label our cuts… 180 360 etc. long layers short layers. I tend to like (square layers better on longer hair- it really just depends on the texture. Great tutorial.
I perfer cutting round layers but I would definitely do square layers if my client doesn't want so much of a layered look.. Both beautiful!
I love and cut both, depending on hair texture and how thick the guests hair is. ❤
Fully agree!
Just did this cut on myself with the square layers and I freaking love it!! ❤ Thank you!!
Awesome!
In cosmetology school we called the round layers 90° layers and the square layers 180° layers. And we did them both vertically. But potato potahto... More than one way to skin a cat. The face framing tutorial.. On point.
I have always cut round layer's since I trained as a hairdresser in the 80 s you get a better look 😊
67 year old gramma here and I live in FL. I'd love to volunteer for a cut/video. I love both the round and square cut. You obviously know your business!!
Beautiful cuts! I prefer the square layers.
Thanks for telling us the definition of round layers.
This is an awesome video, very informative, straight to the point and no 🐂💩. My hairdresser got so fed up with NY state during the plandemic she and her husband left the state. I didn't know how to explain what I wanted done to the next stylist. Thanks to your video square layers is what works but I've been getting round. Lol Thank you for sharing and God bless. ❤️😊
I love them both 🤩 Great video! I think that round layers might be most suitable for thick hair. I just tried out the famous butterfly haircut at home doing two sections. I think it needs some adjustments though, and I will cut square layers using this technique for sure. You made it look very easy! In my opinion, I think the square layers would look better on a thinner hair type, as it makes it look fuller. My hair is thin, so that’s what I would go for.
I have fine hair so would opt for square layers, but I like the look of them better anyway so that works. Nicely done.
I like round layer you can see more of the layering along with movement and flow throughout the hairstyle.
I really like the round layers.
If you'd like to be featured in a haircut tutorial please provide a current picture of yourself as well as an inspiration photo. Email stylesbysummerc@gmail.com
COMBINE Round AND Square Layers: ua-cam.com/video/tk9H2YLE_Ko/v-deo.html
My Favorite Shears:
Shark Fin Shears PROMO CODE SS: www.sharkfinshears.com/beauty/professional-plus-stainless-shears/
Where can I get that exactly mannequin???
Where can I get that exactly mannequin????
I love your videos, your tutorials are easy to follow. I am in school right now and you have really helped me get better at my layers. Thank you!
@@MARTIN4Kmaybe wig store ? Not really sure sorry.
I can over direct square layers back to crown as well. After first layer at top it helps keep face framing from mulleting
Great video. I like to start with cutting my bottom guide as well as a top layer guide along with the frame of the face. The top layer guide helps with knowing where the top layers length will be. Otherwise if you just use the last section as the guide it may not end at the correct point. It will cause a step at the ear instead of blending from top to bottom layers. Below the occipital bone is length that isn't available hair under the ears. Over direction works well here. I really love that you made this video. You are an excellent teacher.
I LOOOVVEE the look of the round layers BUT... I'd like to maintain some fullness and weight since I have natural thick hair and 1. Want to grow it out and 2. Don't like the feeling of a thin head of hair hehe. Thanks so much! ❤
Loved the square layers!!!!
As a child I was total round layers and short. 80’s teen… now in my 50’s I think the square oils be best bc my sides have gotten less thick and a bit more frizzy especially when my hair is shorter. Greys haven’t been my friend lol
thank you for showing the diffrence i like them both
They're both classic!
That was great demonstration I have medium long hair it's getting longer past my shoulders quite a bit and I think with frizzy hair I would have to do the square because I need the weight when I have short layers up around too high up on my crown it's going to just frizz out. When hair stylists cut my hair like that I regret it. Square it is adding weight to my light fluffy semi frizzy hair.
Yes i agree, i have curly hair and when i straighten it, if the layer is too short it frizzes up and curls up compared to the rest of the longer hair. Weight is good in this case
Love the round layers so much more movement. I have had layers cut recently and now have to grow it because I have holes in the haircut on one side. Top layer on one side is around 2 inches shorter than the other side. Oh dear!!!
Oh no!
They are gorgeous! I think I like the square layers, better.❤
Prefer the Round. Both look nice.
You are Fantastic!!!
You are young, but you cut old school!!!!
Truly gifted by God!
You need to be paid a lot to teach other hair dressers who don't know what they are doing.
❤
I have curly hair. Round layers makes my ends look stringy and frizzy. Even when i took my time to style with product. I would always end up with frizzy or my ends looking uneven and see through. But with square layers. My hair is still layered so it can curl. But the ends look full and hold together. I am able to go with ANY PRODUCT and look like i took my time to style. I know it is time for a refresh cut. When i air dry or blow dry without product and my ends are no longer naturally making curly families. Square layers for me.
Square layers compliment curly hair so nice!
I cut my hair by myself only and always do square lairs ❤
Summer you are the best teacher I watch all of your videos
You are such an excellent teacher, thank you for explaining this
You're very welcome!
i like the way round looks better but for my hair square looks the best!