Razor cut: versatile results with personality

The razor cut is, without a doubt, one of the most successful among men who love to take care of their style and always be in the latest fashion.

Today we tell you all its secrets!

What is the razor cut?

The razor is an excellent alternative to scissors and can even become a great companion for them. Cutting hair with a razor requires great dexterity and precision. It is an art reserved only for great barbers, which has the great advantage of allowing you to cut in a large number of different styles. And each cut, for its part, gives the possibility of finishing with very specific results that give men a great personality.

The skill necessary to perform a razor cut is a virtue that only those professionals who have dedicated themselves to thoroughly perfecting this technique possess. These master barbers have achieved such excellence that they are the only ones capable of mastering all their secrets and also their tricks, something that is only within the reach of a few.

Conditions for making a razor cut

In order to perform a good razor cut, it is necessary for the hair to meet a series of rather strict requirements and conditions that we are going to describe below.

  • Hair length. It is necessary that the man’s hair has a minimum length to be able to make a specific razor cut that allows a classic hairstyle. However, it is also important that it has a maximum length so that the barber can achieve the desired effect.
  • Hair health. It is relevant that it is hair that is as healthy as possible. Also, it is not convenient to use the razor on people who have scalp problems or suffer from hair loss.
  • Hair types. Thick hair, not curly and in abundant quantity, is ideal for razor cuts with splendid results, since it gives the possibility to play a lot with movements, shapes and styles. Thick hair allows you to refine and remove weight from the hair strand. In addition, this type of hair gives the client the possibility of combing at home much more easily.

In general, a razor cut makes the ends of the hair taper, something that gives them a special softness.

Cut made with a razor for a personal and modern style

Although in the barbershops of the past, the razor cut used to be used to perform classic haircuts, nowadays the techniques have changed and the reality is very different. The razor cut has the virtue of allowing the barber to give free rein to his imagination and give life to absolutely creative styles.

At the precise moment the master barber picks up his razor, the client is king. His wishes are orders and the barber’s job is to use all his magic to bring out the best of the client’s personality through the cut.

The key to a razor cut is to take into account the type of hair to be cut, its thickness and its general condition. In this way, the barber will know if it is necessary or not to combine the cut with scissors to achieve the desired effect. A good master of the razor can achieve easy-to-style weathered cuts, great movement in the hair, and completely natural finishes.

How is a razor cut performed?

Although it is well said that each teacher with his own book, in the technique of razor cuts there are some essential maxims to take into account.

  • It is controlled that the razor is perfectly sharp to cut taking care of the client’s hair to the maximum.
  • The hair is divided into several well-defined sections. The number of sections will depend on the barber.
  • The length of the hair is established by taking it with the middle and index fingers.
  • The cut itself begins taking into account the characteristics of the client’s hair, as mentioned above.

It is very important to always work with hair that has just been washed with a suitable shampoo for each type of hair. It is also essential, before starting the cut, to treat the hair with cream to help the razor glide more easily. In this way, the ends are prevented from opening, damaging the good finish o

One of the questions that men usually have when they enter a Barber Shop in Barcelona for the first time is whether the razor could damage their hair. The answer is simple: when the razor is in the hands of an expert stylist, it will never damage the hair.

In any case, depending on the type of hair you have, a good professional will always advise you on the razor cut that best suits your physiognomy and personality.