Cutting Services

Long haircuts offer immense versatility for styling, allowing for dramatic transformations or subtle enhancements. They typically fall from below the shoulders to much longer lengths, providing ample opportunity for movement, volume, and intricate styles.

Here are some popular types of long haircuts:

• Long Layers: This is the most common and versatile approach for long hair. Layers are cut throughout the hair to create movement, reduce bulk, and prevent the hair from looking too heavy. They can be subtle (invisible layers), concentrated around the face (face-framing layers), or more distinct (choppy layers).

• Blunt Cut (Long): This style involves cutting the ends of the hair straight across with no layers. It creates a strong, thick, and very clean line at the bottom, giving the appearance of fuller hair.

• U-Cut/V-Cut: In these styles, the ends of the hair are cut to form a distinct "U" or "V" shape at the back. This often incorporates layers to complement the shape and allow for natural flow.

• Butterfly Haircut: A trendy, heavily layered cut designed to create the illusion of shorter, face-framing layers around the front, while maintaining significant length at the back. It offers a lot of volume and movement without sacrificing overall length.

• Wolf Hair Cut: A modern, shaggy style that combines elements of a shag and a mullet. It features distinct, often choppy, layers with a lot of volume on top, tapering down to thinner ends, giving it a wild, untamed look.

• Long and Sleek: While often a styling choice, the underlying cut is typically a blunt cut or has minimal, very long layers. The focus is on achieving a super straight, smooth, and polished finish.

Short haircuts offer a bold and stylish statement, with numerous options to suit different preferences and face shapes. They're often seen as liberating and can range from extremely cropped to just above the chin.

Here are some popular types of short haircuts:

• Pixie Cut: A classic, versatile short style that's typically cropped close on the back and sides, with varying lengths on top. Variations include the classic pixie (evenly short), long pixie (longer on top, sometimes called a "bixie"), layered pixie for texture, or a daring undercut pixie.

• Bob Cut: A timeless cut that usually sits anywhere from the chin to the shoulders. While many bobs are medium length, shorter versions include the mini blunt bob (very short and straight across) or the French bob (a chic, chin-length cut often paired with bangs).

• Buzz Cut: An extremely short haircut where the hair is cut very close to the scalp, usually with clippers all over. It's a bold and low-maintenance choice.

• Crop Cut: Similar to a pixie but often more uniformly short. This can be styled as a spiky crop for texture or an Eton crop, which is close at the back and longer at the front.

• Tapered Cut: A style where the hair gradually changes in length, typically shorter at the nape of the neck and sides, and progressively longer towards the top of the head. This creates a neat, clean finish.

Men's haircuts offer a wide array of styles, from sharp, clean finishes to more textured and longer looks. Our skilled stylists are adept at creating a cut that not only suits your hair type but also complements your personal style.

Here are some popular types of men's haircuts:

• Buzz Cut: An ultra-short, uniform cut achieved with clippers, often all over the head. It's incredibly low-maintenance and makes a strong statement.

• Crew Cut: A classic, short style where the hair on top is slightly longer than the back and sides, which are typically tapered or faded. It's clean, professional, and versatile.

• Fades: A technique where the hair gradually shortens from a longer length on top down to a very short length, often blending into the skin, on the sides and back.

  • Skin Fade: Tapers down to bare skin.

  • Taper Fade: Doesn't go down to the skin, but still creates a seamless blend from longer to shorter hair.

  • High, Mid, Low Fade: Refers to where the fade begins on the head.

• Undercut: Features much shorter or shaved sides and back, with significantly longer hair on top. This creates a distinct contrast and allows for various styling options for the top section.

• Quiff: Characterized by hair that's longer on top and swept upwards and backward, creating volume at the front. The sides can be tapered, faded, or kept shorter.

• Slick Back: Hair on top is kept long enough to be combed straight back from the forehead and often held in place with product for a sleek, polished look. The sides can be short or longer.

• Textured Crop: A shorter cut with distinct, often choppy layers on top that create a lot of texture and movement. The sides are usually short or faded.

• Pompadour: Similar to a quiff but often with more volume and height at the front, sweeping back smoothly. It's a classic, bold style that requires some length on top.

• Layered Haircuts (Medium to Long): For those who prefer more length, layers are cut into the hair to add movement, reduce bulk, and create shape. This can range from subtle layers to more defined ones, suitable for styles like longer shags or flows.

At our salon in Whanganui, we make haircuts fun and easy for kids of all ages. From first haircuts to trendy new styles, we offer a range of options including classic short cuts, playful pixies, and easy-to-manage bobs. Our patient stylists specialize in creating comfortable experiences while giving them a cool look that suits their personality and keeps them looking sharp!