Serious question, I had to pick between a razor cut and shears for a thick, wavy bob

My client wanted a lot of movement but her hair was super dense, so I had to choose between using my Feather razor or my regular 6-inch shears. I went with the razor because I thought it would give a softer, more textured finish on her wave pattern. It worked out really well and she loved how light it felt, but I did have to be extra careful not to over-texturize the ends. Has anyone else had to make that call on thick hair recently?

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jadel6514d ago

That point about being careful not to over-texturize the ends is the whole thing for me. With a razor on thick hair, it's not just about the finish you get that day. I always worry about how those ends will grow out and hold up over the next few months. A razor can make them a bit more fragile, and on dense hair, those clients might not notice the wear until a split end travels way up. Shears give a cleaner, stronger line for the hair to grow from, even if the initial feel isn't quite as airy. It's a trade-off between instant movement and long-term health of the shape.

the_jenny14d ago

So how do you decide which clients get the razor?