“I’m thinking of going shorter,” would have to be the single most terrifying phrase you could say to a hairdresser.
It’s basically a green flag for your trusted stylist to, well, go completely crazy. And let’s be honest – is there anything in the world more terrifying than a hairdresser with permission to cut?
Now there is. A scary/kind of tempting new hair cutting trend has found its way to mainstream salons, and to be honest, we’re freaking out.
Behold, the ‘clipper cut’:
The ‘clipper cut’ involves replacing traditional hairdressing scissors with an electric razor, commonly used for shaving heads or fading into blunt hairdos cropped close to the skin.
Like a lawn mower, they’ll move around your terrified noggin until your hair sits in a straight bob. The key? Not moving. (Actually, try not to breathe, either. There are no second chances on this one.)
Half and half hair.
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District Salon in Sydney has uploaded a video of the clipper cut in action, with California hairdresser Fern The Barber also showing off their impressive clipper skills.
Check out the hashtag #clipperbob for more examples of the cut in action. (Just be prepared to hold your breath in every video – it’s terrifying to watch…)
Admittedly, the results are pretty great.
Clipper-cut bobs are sleek, perfect, and have a blunt edge you could only dream of achieving with scissors or a razor.
But as Anthony Nader points out, this isn’t a look for everyone. “Once you make that first cut, you can’t go back, so make sure in the consultation with your hairdresser that there is a 100 per cent understanding on the outcome and how blunt your new fab hair shape is going to be.”
Anthony says that if you are considering the clipper cut, make sure your hairdresser uses a good quality, super sharp pair of clippers to avoid damage. He recommends Wahl clippers because “they LAST.”
So, what do you think? Would you be brave enough to let your hairdresser come at you with electric clippers?
From razor blade haircuts to using flames to burn off dead ends (yes, that’s a thing), our poor old locks really have met with violent trends in recent years.
The upside to a clipper cut? It takes half the time than a traditional haircut.
Just make sure you don’t sneeze.
Top Comments
So that's how Nikki Savva does it! : )
OK. Not new. Not a trend. Well, maybe the method is taking off as a trend.
I first experienced this at a salon in Verona, Itaty in August 2001. Literally 15 years ago. They spoke no English, I spoke no Italian bar ordering wine, gelato and coffee, and saying please and thank you (covered 80 per cent of situations fortunately! haha).
So, it was all hand gestures and pointing, but they knew I wanted a trim. They used no scissors but whipped out clippers I was fascinated. It wasn't a bob, it was on longer hair, several inches below my shoulders. It did look very good, very swish BUT I wouldn't recommend it. It wrecks your hair ends. Somehow it leaves hem more exposed to the elements. I noticed that my ends were quite dry about a fortnight later and they split so much faster. I wouldn't do it again because of this.
It's good if you're into instant gratification I guess, and like changing your hair around a lot. But the great-looking cut it won't last too long. You can still get a fantastic blunt look with a good pair of scissors in an experienced and talented pair of hands.