The Blessing and Challenge of Thick Hair
Thick hair has incredible natural volume and texture, but without the right cut, it can feel heavy, poofy, and difficult to manage. The right haircut transforms thick hair from a daily struggle into one of your best assets.
The Key: Strategic Weight Removal
The goal with thick hair is removing bulk from the right places without compromising the shape or thinning the ends too much. This requires a skilled stylist who understands exactly where and how to layer.
Best Cuts for Thick Hair
Long layers: Strategically placed layers remove interior weight while maintaining length and shape, ideal for thick hair that you want to keep long.
The blunt lob: A jaw-to-collarbone length blunt cut works surprisingly well on thick hair, the weight creates a sleek, sophisticated shape.
The textured bob: Point-cut into the ends to remove bulk and add movement, a textured bob is a transformative option for thick-haired clients.
Razor cutting: This technique can remove significant internal weight while maintaining a natural, soft finish, particularly effective for very thick or coarse hair.
What to Avoid
Very blunt, heavy one-length cuts on very long thick hair can become unwieldy and triangle-shaped. Extreme thinning that removes too much weight from the ends leaves thick hair looking scraggly. Balance is everything.
Book Your Thick Hair Cut in Queenstown
Let our Queenstown stylists show you what thick hair can really do. Book at Iron + Ivy Hair today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you remove weight from thick hair without making it frizzy?
Internal layering and point cutting, never thinning scissors at the ends. Weight comes out from inside the cut so the surface stays smooth. Thinning shears on the ends create short pieces that fluff.
Is a blunt cut good for thick hair?
Yes, for straight to wavy thick hair, because the solid line looks intentional and polished. Very thick hair gets a blunt perimeter with weight taken out underneath so it does not sit like a triangle.
Does thick hair need a different blow dry?
It needs sectioning and a smoothing product. Our blow dry (from $89) works in small sections with a round brush, which is why it lasts longer than drying it in one go at home. A Nanoplasty treatment (from $450) cuts drying time roughly in half for three to five months.
How often does thick hair need cutting?
Every eight to ten weeks. Thick hair holds its shape longer than fine hair, but once the weight returns the cut loses its movement. A cut + finish is from $87.
About Iron + Ivy Hair Studio
Iron + Ivy Hair Studio is at Queenstown Central, 19 Grant Road, Frankton, five minutes from Queenstown Airport with free parking at the door. The team, led by Creative Director Lauren McMurray, specialises in blondes, balayage, hair extensions and precision cuts, and every colour price includes the bond treatment, toner and cut. New colour clients start with a free consultation.
Book a consultation to find out more at Iron + Ivy Studio
Want this for your own hair? Have a look at balayage in Queenstown, then book online or call 03 428 2595.
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