How To Thin Out Thick Hair | Textured Blunt Bob Haircut

[@laurenhaasnt]

I’m so grateful for this! I can count on two hands the number of salons I’ve tried out where they’ve said, “Wow, your hair is soooo thick!”- if it sounds more like an exclamation of shock to than just a compliment, it’s a red flag. “Can you thin it out at the ends so I don’t have triangle hair,” I’ll ask at the beginning. It’s taken as a grain of salt. At the end of the appointment, they style it so that the bulk is hidden. But then later when I wash/dry my hair- ding dong baby, my head looks like a bell. I’d like not to spend 45-60 minutes styling every day just to disguise the weight (plus who has the time?) so I always touch up at home with my thinning shears (looks okay at first- until it grows out). I’m excited to try this out.

[@doodoowater7863]

how did it go?

[@MK-ih6wp]

I get the same comments. I’ve even had them charge me extra for the amt of hair I have. Or tell me, “next time you call to make an appt, tell them you have a lot of hair so they block off double amt of time.”

[@helsheubner6414]

Wow I'm going to do this as my hair is a short bob and so so thick so it looks like a mop. Thank you

[@bluradish74]

I have the same issue. Not sure if I'm brave enough to try it on myself!

[@marcelamedeiros260]

Did you try? I look like a mushroom cap 🙄

[@OFFTHEFIELDS9]

Exactly how I'm looking right now😂😂

[@sinnyozzy]

OMG, this is exactly the sort of TLC I need. I've had nothing but a string of disasters from cheaper to high end stylists. I can only recall 2-3 cuts in my entire life that were great, and I think it has a lot to do with the thickness of my hair - some people are too shy and barely trim or shape it, others far too liberal and hack at it, leaving me with uneven, thick, shabby disasters.

[@TheEvaluna1975]

OMG! Totally feel your pain... been there have had that done as well! 😱

[@purplefan26]

Same girl

[@julieo4580]

I think this is exactly what I need. I’ve got thick coarse wavy hair and I hate having it layered because it’s only about shoulder length. My ends are impossible even with a fresh trim and the layers are visible because of my fuzzy ends. Sometimes I feel like the layers look like shelves.

[@adridave1]

exactly!!

[@joyceelmer2178]

I’ve had the thoughts of my layers looking like shelves.

[@terrilandry8753]

Yes!!

[@lenorewolke8812]

I don’t think one can do this to their own hair. Have to save the video and show it to your stylist. Plus I have to have my hair cut dry after I blow dry it straighter. It is very curly and wavy.

[@fnas2010]

Thank you, oh thank you so much for showing us this! There I was scouring the entire KZbin and not a single person showed a proper technique for reducing volume of the hair. I am now fairly confident to attempt this on my little girl’s home hair cut, thanks to you.

[@serenasx]

Amazing. THIS is exactly what's missing from the bob haircut I received and is the difference between a sophisticated bob versus a basic one!

[@valley248]

The only thinning technique I’ve tried that feels comfortable to do on my own hair. Thanks so much!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Valley

[@JaneSmith0709]

This is absolutely the best technique for getting rid of weight that I've ever seen! This is exactly what I've been looking for, where have you been all my life?! I'm taking this video to my hairdresser the next time I go. Thank you!!! You have a new subscriber!

[@ThatsTheWayItGoes]

I am not an official stylist but I’ve loved this little trick for doing quick touch ups on myself in between cuts. I am a guy and I have such annoyingly thick hair. In the States, I’ve heard this technique referred to as “slithering.” ❤️ your content !!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wicked BC glad you enjoyed it, yes I’ve heard it called slither cutting too 😁✌🏻

[@mariedyde448]

I have extremely thick hair, and I always say that I will walk out of the next hairdressers who tells me" you have very thick hair"! I'm 67 and have lived with it all my life and have never had any issues as long as it doesn't get cut too short. I wish all hairdressers could see this video!!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Marie I’m glad that this video was useful to you to get what she wanted after all of these years I would say to you that next time you have your haircut there would be no harm in showing your hairdresser I myself like to see pictures and videos of my clients would like to achieve

[@rain3743]

I think clients with very thick density just want to have some movement and not end up with a puffy pyramid shape. I much prefer cutting very dense hair, vs low density or super fine hair. I use THIS method all the time and I have clients who tell me, "You're the only one who knows how to cut my hair." I found that hard to believe, yet, now I see people on these threads saying it, too. his cuts and education videos are great. I've picked up so many tips I can use.

[@animeaftermidnight2765]

I am the exact hair type and thickness as this client and I'm so happy I found a better way to thin my hair!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Fantastic so pleased

[@mateowood6550]

Thank you so much for sharing this technique! I practiced it and was able to finally use it on a new client and she absolutely loved it! You're the best!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Ah that’s fantastic Brandon so pleased it worked out for you

[@yhuang1435]

Hi James.Thank you for sharing your experience with us again.It is very nice to see you again.God bless Xx

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome Unicon and dragons God bless you to stay safe

[@happycook6737]

As a client I can say this technique is fabulous. I first had it done in Japan. I have extremely thick, straight hair.

[@obsessedwithshoppingg]

I’ve got the puffy triangle from hell that I can’t do anything with and it’s barely long enough to tie back. My kids are calling me Karen 😱I’m in Devon so as much as I’d like to come to Brighton for a cut it’s a little out of my way! Can you recommend a stylist in this neck of the woods that could do for my mop what you’ve done is this video? Thanks

[@elliebean5555]

I feel your pain...💛thick hair is a curse & a blessing at the same time!! my daughters both have thick hair but the texture is fine, I have thick hair but the texture is course!

[@maryannthomson8347]

Mary Wall - I’m in San Diego, CA & I just send these videos to my salon guy if I see a new cut or fix!! Maybe you can do same & your pouffy 🔺 area will be fixed!! 🤞🏼 Good luck🍀

[@conceivebelieveachieve9653]

Mine curls up at the ends as well, I'm going to ask my hairdresser to do this. ❤

[@euniceserrano6499]

Wow, such a unique way of cutting thick hair! I thought it was brilliant😊

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Glad you enjoyed it thank you very much for your comment

[@nicolebaxter5141]

This is so amazing thank you for this! My daughter has such think hair and can’t wait to do this on her!

[@HMQiNVM]

Just what i needed for haircuts inspo next Monday, thank you!

[@cellosong]

Great for my thick hair - thank you so much for showing how it can be done!

[@MG-iq6lr]

First time I have seen this after watching many clips. This may be just what I need.thanks

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful M Gee I hope it ticks your boxes

[@Nattroka]

This could have been the back of my head, the exact color and texture. I always have a flat top and triangle hair unless I straighten or curl intentionally which is not doable on a daily basis. I just cut my bangs and will try that now. Very carefully at first. I'm excited and hope I'll to tell you the result.

[@jhonnafg]

It workeddd! I never thought id have thin hair hahaha now its easy to achieve blunt bobs

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful yes this is a superb technique for very thick hair glad you had some success with it

[@mikaanderson1690]

I’ve done this with my razor lots. But now I’m going to have to try this out. Thx

[@k.a.n.2778]

Unfortunately, every hairdresser I go to is unable or scared or idk what to thin out my hair so they just straighten it until it's dead, then I go home, wash it and I look like a mop. Thanks for this video. I straightened my hair so I am able to cut (it curls immediately when it's wet) it and thinned out the lower layers, now the weight around my neck is gone.

[@TinaGarin]

Thank you for giving me a great idea on cutting my clients with thick hair. I’ve tried layering and it just doesn’t work without spending more time with the blending shares to blend the layers. ❤

[@meeshalabird8233]

I do this on my clients as well and it is the best

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wicked Meeshala 👍🏻😁

[@lindegirl333]

Love your channel..I’m not a hairdresser but I am interested on different styles and different cuts. Your so innovative ..

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Oh that is wonderful to hear I’m always delighted when Dan hairdressers like the channel thank you for your comment

[@Bunnironi]

Need this done on myself! Ughhh!!! Thick course hair here with a LONG BOB. Haven't had a haircut since Jan 😩

[@googleuser742]

Amazing technique to remove weight and thichkness

[@PC-ne4fn]

I've been doing this to my own hair for about 15 years. I won't let anyone touch my hair. And I do it every 4 to 5 months as a trim.

[@violetta6280]

I don't understand why most hair dressers do not know how to thin out course thick hair without layering or using shears which really doesn't do much. Don't know what they learn in hairdressing courses. I'm not a hairdresser yet I know this is the way to do it even before i saw your video. I'm taking this video with me next time i go to a hair dresser.

[@salomebachanashvili8102]

👍👏👏👏👏bravo super technique ✨✨I think it’s really the best one and really hair looks gentle and naturally thin

[@cleotruffle3952]

thank you, I am going to try this on myself because every time I tell a hairdresser to thin out my thick hair to look soft and wavy, it never ends up looking like this.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Cleo hope it works out well for you

[@lottielottie6659]

How did it go?

[@juliettedonohue7069]

thank you again for this video; how can I get my fresh speaking hairdresser to do this technique on my hair? as I have thick coarse hair, I'm always given layered haircuts, but now I have a bob with short hair on top and longer hair under, and I don't think I really like it My head always ends up looking like the shape of a triangle when it grows out... the result is lovely.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I guess you could send in the video and then maybe someone could translate it for him ???

[@lajuanaadams9816]

Thank you so much knowledge is power I don’t thin hair like that but will start

[@k8marlowe]

I use channel cutting on my male clients that have thick hair. It gives the look of texture beautifully.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes absolutely Kate works beautifully on the mend and all short haircuts with very thick texture

[@pauldavies283]

Superb James 👍 sooo Excited to try this technique! I use a similar technique but going Up the hair, it's called "whiting " I'm sure you've heard of it. It's something I learnt from Paul Mitchell education classes😊 but this looks amazing 👍 stay safe all of you and thanks James 🙏

[@lizpeters8978]

Oh my, this is genius! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful Les glad you enjoyed it

[@sashafierce915]

Im not a hair cutter but this is how i cut my hair cos i have thin n big curly hair , looks good to me ,n salon lady cant do it for me,👌

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Glad you like the look of it Sasha maybe you should show this video to your hairdresser then they can replicate it on your hair just thought best James

[@aisyahsuandi5395]

How do you cut your own hair perfectly?

[@davidkoloc1313]

Simply stellar work. What a great looking cut.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much

[@marcialsblendshair6088]

SUPER INTERESTING!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Fantastic glad you liked it

[@buttercupmama2285]

Omg thank you. This saved my thick hair.

[@ivyblu3211]

Thank you so so much for a very clear and detailed explanation❣ It did wonders on my thick hair🥰

[@TinaGarin]

Thank you for sharing this technique!! I was wondering if you do this with using the way they part their hair .

[@niyazeeshan2868]

Its fantastic tutorail bob hair really so beautifull hair cut stay safe stay tuned new friend 💕💕👍♥️

[@annabelsmith7970]

I had a hairdresser in my home town that did channel cutting. It was the only thing that ever worked on my (very, very thick) hair. Now that I’ve moved to different cities and have scoured the world for someone who does this. No one, cheap or expensive, seems to understand the need to do this to thick hair.

[@lil_lianna7537]

This is different to layering right? Because I've got quite a thick hair and whenever I want to get rid of some weight on the salon the only option they offer me is to have layers and I hate the look of it when they grow out sometimes causing fly aways which I Hate.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes this is different layers it doesn’t create that flicky fly away look at layers do as you describe😁👍🏻

[@ekn8928]

lovely result! wondering if this technique would work for a pixie on really thick hair?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful yes this technique works on all lengths of her just follow the same principles of this particular video

[@shanahmazzola7014]

wow absolutely amazing technique..

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Wonderful glad you enjoyed it

[@sparklebox11]

I ask my hairdresser to take the weight out of my bob so it can lie closer to my head especially at the bottom where it starts to make my overall head shape look like a triangle. Unfortunately he cut away my bob and left me with a completely different hairstyle. I'm frustrated that he didn't know how to thin out my hair yet keep my style. I think I will take your video to another stylist and ask them could they do this for me. It's too awkward to show to my current stylist because he'll probably think I'm correcting him. He just went overboard and kept cutting til I had no length left. I thought maybe it isn't possible to do what I asked but I can see from your video that it is, and I feel hopeful. Thank you!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Well I’m ever so please sparkle box that this video has inspired confidence that you can have what you want and why not take this video to a stylist I am never offended when people show me videos pictures images allsorts of things to convey what they want because at the end of the day they don’t know the technical terminology because they’re not a hairdresser so visual descriptions such as this are absolutely vital and actually make my job easier.

[@sparklebox11]

@@TheLifeOfHair Thanks so much. I actually shared a video with my hairdresser but yours is much clearer and closer to what I was trying to explain so thanks for your reply .. it helps to hear this. 🤗

[@rebeccamuir3464]

Brilliant technique thanks so much.

[@Enigmaimperius]

a very detailed drying video only would be possible I am doing school and would like to learn well how to dry bob

[@julietorres6339]

James I've watched this video twice now. I can't wait to give it a go. Do you think this would also work on curly thick hair or can you suggest some other cutting/thinning technique. Thanks for all your videos!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Hi Julie wonderful stuff yes this is a great technique on my absolute faves for removing density in bulk in long and short hair it does work very well on curly hair you just have to be a little bit more careful about how you go about it you need to make sure the hair isn’t a good tension there are no loose curls because you will cut my hair off very short if you allow her to sit naturally so you need to calm her down and attention and cut down the Hair client I would recommend leaving probably 1 1/2 cm spacings in between each of the sections that you cut to allow for a little more a little less weight to be removed

[@Maratrushka]

VIDEO STARTS @ 2:19 YOU'RE WELCOME

[@re-ridersuzanne]

I like this cut, but she only has about 1/3 as much hair as I do! I would like to go back to a bob. On top of having about 5 times most people's hair, I have wavy texture underneath and straight on top of that. What should I tell a stylist? I'd like to be able to have waves on some days and straight others. I have gone so far as to have the back cut pixie style underneath my hair. I always get it thinned out. I'm not exaggerating. I also like pushing my hair away from my face for styling, rather than hanging down each side. I prefer some wispy bangs, because my forehead I'd high and straight thick bangs look too severe. Love some recommendations. Thanks.

[@Devioxis]

Thank you always for your wealth of knowledge

[@TheLifeOfHair]

It’s my pleasure 😁👍🏻

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Glad you enjoy them 😁👍🏻

[@Ladynipchick2]

I love the principle behind the technique. People are terrified of most thinning techniques. I'm growing my pixie out and cos hair is thick, I follow what the hairdesser was doing before lockdown. She was quite simply removing chu n ks with texturising scissors - and this made my growing haystack of hair lie more lovingly around my head. I think I may have overdone it slightly now, but not sure what to leave and what to attack as I head from short pixie to a very short bob (my current status). Any videos for this type of thing, growing hair down in a pretty way? X

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes I can imagine your scenario quite clearly a very common one in fact going out to pick it can be very very difficult, I will try and come and drop some sort of video for growing out her shapes but I would imagine it won’t be massively do similar to this video that you’ve just watched in the sense that this technique really does help the hair slim down as it grows out overdoing it is the worst thing that you can do in a lot of ways unfortunately because instead of slimming the hair down it creates lots of shorthairs that then make the hair look bigger rather than slimmer 👍🏻

[@Ladynipchick2]

@@TheLifeOfHair Well, just applied this slicing technique to the bulging effect on my growing out fringe - which can look like ears, lol, if you can imagine that! Anyway, brilliant. Looks much better than it did when i tried to reduce bulk with my texturising shears. Sitting very nicely now. Thanks.

[@esteranine7227]

Ok but....(I have same question for people who use thinking scissors very close to the root) It’s been texturised from pretty much the top. And it always looks good straight after and even few weeks after. But how is it going to look after few months, when hair start growing and getting tad longer? It will start sticking out? Because would be impossible to texture exact sections next time 🤔

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I totally appreciate what you’re saying they’re this can be problematic if the channels of hair that you are removing are too chunky the channels simply want to be super fine maybe one or two hairs in wits as you go down the head that is why we are travelling with the grain in terms of it growing out very much grows out like your natural hair might if you’re going through the natural growth process Allergen, Telogen, Calligan. I’ve been doing this technique for many many years and never had any serious problems with it you just have to be super diligent about travelling with the hair straight down the natural fall

[@AB4Jss]

Was hoping to see how it looks like when dry & not yet curled.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

I will do another episode on this particular haircut very soon so keep your eyes peeled for that I’m going to try and do a straight version

[@jaekim2585]

Hello, Can you recommend the shears you were using in the video or something similar? Thanks!

[@lisafanucchi5939]

I have all my clients addicted to bulk removal ✂️ lol New subbie here ✂️✂️✂️

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes there’s a few of mine who are addicted to it as well, thanks for the sub👍🏻

[@craigbryan9402]

During lockdown catching up on all your videos great content and clear instructions thankyou so much always learning 😁👍

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Fantastic Grace so pleased that you’ve been joyed them and they’ve killed some of the downtime in lockdown 😁👍🏻

[@jacquelinethompson2295]

Hi James, would this work if the client wants to put their hair up asswell as down? Thanks Jackie.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes absolutely Jackie 👍🏻

[@christinajones7377]

James, James, James...🤯 I have a cpl clients that this will be perfect for...if we ever get to go back to to work in the salon!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Fantastic Christina I’m glad you can see this working for you isn’t it great when you see something that you think that is exactly what I need for this client 😁👍🏻

[@vashtisookdeo5577]

I usually thin with a razor but will try this nxt time

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yeah definitely give it a go it’s similar to raise a cutting but you can get a little bit closer to the scalp and you can with a razor I find 😁👍🏻

[@watchtheseducks8395]

Absolutely brilliant 👏

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@lourdeskrohn5087]

Thank you I really needed that!

[@rebeccamuir3464]

I do this,it’s awsome. What scissors do you use please? 😍

[@kimberlypatterson3568]

For YEARS I’ve been unable to find and stylist that can do this on my hair. I have thick hair and live in a very humid climate. No matter the type of cut my hair is always too heavy. Is there a way to search for stylists in my area that have this skill set?

[@o5991]

I cut a bob on my self yesterday and it turned out perfect, only thing is that it looks heavy on the ends. I need to thin it out

[@averageguy53]

Thanks!!!!... can’t wait to do this!!..(did you use some sort of cutting lotion??)..😊✌️❤️

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome Stuart. I generally use a light leaving protein spray from pureology called miracle filler 😁👍🏻

[@paulah4476]

Wow this is a breakthrough,nicely done

[@marcialsblendshair6088]

Happy Wednesday Dave!!!!!!! Watched the commercials all the way and I'm ready to watch the vid.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much very helpful of you to watch the commercials 😁✌🏻

[@amandahigashino9844]

Is this cutting technique possible to do with the hair dry and flat ironed first, instead of having the hair wet?

[@alicehebior163]

I have coarse hair - maybe the texture is the reason I had issues with frizz?

[@wenderella81]

This is fabulous.

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much

[@pinkroxysouthmead]

This is exactly what I need trying to find someone like this in Bristol is impossible

[@parvinzarrin491]

Wow ! Nice cut 🙌🏼 can be done by razor ??!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes you can do this with a razor it’s called Penning 👍🏻

[@77andsunny]

It does indeed look very very scary. (I use Rusk texture shears and cutting techniques for bulk removal. Just makes me more comfortable🤗)

[@ChubbyKittyMeow]

Can I do this with thinning shears? Thank you

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes 😁👍🏻

[@JaneSmith0709]

Omg, don't do it! Thinning shears are the worst!

[@areeyakommuang6447]

Thank you so much 🙏🏼💕

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You are very welcome

[@najlaahmed6736]

👍✂️I what you did but the top Is not appear thicker than the middle ❓

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Sorry could you rewrite that question I didn’t really understand what you meant 😁👍🏻

[@candyzepeda4500]

do you recommend this technique on thick curly hair?

[@alicehebior163]

Now I know why my hair is frizzy when braided. I have to tell the hairdresser not to thin my hair all the time. It does not grow out seamlessly. Have had to go down to a pixie to grow out again because eventually it is a frizz fest. Slithering is the term I know this technique as. It was great for awhile.

[@mjremy2605]

Very good demo, thank you! The haircut was beautiful. You did a really good demo with the technique, much appreciated. fyi - Best to keep video short and to the point. People will subscribe automatically. Long intro is a turn off. Get to the point right away and you will have a strong following. No music. Less talk.

[@AndreaGonzalez-ex4qe]

Hi! Could I use this technique if the hair is already layered ?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes you could do that I do that quite a lot

[@ashleypate1349]

Would you only do this with wet or dry hair?

[@iianglxs5652]

Is this only for bob cuts? Or for any type of haircut?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

You can use it on longer have I have a video that is titled in visible layers you can see how to do it on the

[@tonishairstyles1568]

Great video 👍 James liked and shared

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Thank you very much Toni much appreciated

[@taiji208]

Nice technical cutting ❤😊

[@99uptowngirl]

Do we do same with wavy hair ?

[@ishitasarkar8257]

Can I use this technique on straight hair instead of the curly one showed in the video since my hair is naturally straight a lil bit wavy at the bottom due to the bulk. also, will this reduce my hair volume permanantly as im growing it out since the hairs which are already been cut won't be as the same length as the others!?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Yes you can absolutely use this technique and straight hair in fact it probably works its best or straight hair

[@antoinetteantoinette5574]

Nice technique 👌 thank you

[@TheLifeOfHair]

Superb thank you glad you liked it

[@lisafanucchi5939]

Love those plants!!!

[@TheLifeOfHair]

They can’t real believe it or not We used to have real plants in there but they died all the time ✌🏻😁

[@lisafanucchi5939]

The Life Of Hair amazing...they look so real! Still pretty!!

[@vueport99]

Can you still braid after you thin it out this much?

[@kathysknits4960]

What is this technique called?

[@mhai19bande33]

is this allowed for curly and has a thick hair???

[@noa720]

Did he use thinning shears or regular?

[@Enigmaimperius]

i'm doing a hairdressing exam i'm studying children's hair a 10-year-old model with bob for drying without music and regular speed would it be possible?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

If I get such a thing to video then I will do it for you no dramas

[@Enigmaimperius]

@@TheLifeOfHair I have to do a short exam on a young model. I would need this video that I asked you a lot

[@Enigmaimperius]

@@TheLifeOfHair video dry bob?

[@oo01010oo]

Question! How does this cut grow out? I’d love healthy long hair so I chopped off my dry bits. I need a style that won’t damage my ends? Does anyone know if this is ok for ends?

[@TheLifeOfHair]

This goes out really well actually I use it all the time in the salon with absolutely no issues you just have to be very careful not to move too much hair and in terms of the ends of your hair well absolute has zero impact on the ends apart from that reduces some of the bulk