Choppy haircut

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Choppy
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.)
Beachy hairstyle

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Beachy
Hair that's a bit wavy, with a wind-tousled finish; often created with a thickening or saltwater-based spray or gel.
Giving hair movement

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Giving Hair Movement
Usually involves adding layers from midlength to ends, making the style feel lighter and bouncier.
Overdirecting hair

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Overdirecting
Blowing out the hair to one side, then flipping it to part it on the other side for added volume.
Piecey haircut

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Piecey
Ends are defined and separated, generally on shorter cuts; the stylist applies a wax or gel to the hair, then uses her fingers to break the hair into one-to-three-inch sections.
Structured haircut

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Structure
Characteristic of a defined, often geometric style, like a bob.
Texturized haircut

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Texturizing
Either making very curly hair smoother and less bulky by cutting diagonally into it, or making flat hair appear fuller and lifted with layers (ask your stylist for clarification).
Thinning out hair

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Thinning Out
Removing bulk from the hair, usually by gliding a razor or thinning shears one inch from the scalp to the ends. (Beware if you have fine, dry, or damaged hair.)

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