Alternative for a Razor

Point cutting hair
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Q: What is an alternative way to cut hair that gives the same result as razor cut? My hair is fine and thin, and I don't want it razored.
 
A: With fine hair types, razor cutting is generally not the best option anyway. Fine hair requires shallower layering and razor tools are best used with thick coarse hair to create deep, smoothly transitioning layers.
 
So, to that end, I recommend that fine hair types be cut with a point cutting method. This allows the ends to be softened with more fine-control and allows you to create the depth of layers independent of the finishing texture.
 
While the results are not identical to the razor, they are infinitely more appropriate for fine hair types, and can mean the difference between a cut you are "okay with" and a cut that you love.
 
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See also:
 
The pros and cons of razor cuts
 
Point cutting
 
How to use a razor for hair cutting
 
Damaged and frizzy hair after cutting it with a razor
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