The Hairstylist Glossary: How to Get the Cut You Want

Here's a brief overview of common hairspeak terms that could leave you stumped in the stylist's chair.

By Kate Sandoval

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Illustration: Silja Goetz

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A cut in which the ends all vary slightly in length; stylists often use a razor to achieve this effect. (But if you don't have straight hair—and a lot of it—refuse the razor.)

From the February 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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