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Let’s compare the results of cutting a pixie bowl haircut when using a razor vs. scissors. Russell breaks down the key differences between these two cutting techniques, each with its unique advantages and results. From texture and precision to style versatility, he guides you through the process, helping you decide which tool suits your desired look.
For the sleek precise bowl style haircut, he uses the JATAI Tokyo Scissors by BMAC. For the textured haircut bowl look he uses a Feather Plier Razor. Both methods are covered in one tutorial. As you can see, the results are completely different so choose wisely!
You will notice that this mushroom haircut looks more like a modern bowl when it’s cut with a razor and more like a classic bowl when scissors are used. With the razor you can tell there are more layers and it’s more of a textured bowl. But with scissors, the cut is more blunt, precise and uniform.
Bowl cuts are short hairstyles that are short in length and resemble the shape of a bowl. They usually have bangs and will have a rounder bowl shape the thicker and heavier the hair is. So hair type can make a difference in the end shape of the bowl hair cut. The longer the hair gets, the more it will start to look like a bob. The shorter it gets, the more it starts to look like a pixie. Bowl haircuts are not for everyone, but can be good for someone who likes a low-maintenance, neutral look. The bowl cut haircut is a versatile haircut.
Bowl cut hairstyles can be worn by men or women. But there are many variations of a male or female bowl cut. The bowl hairstyle can have strong hard lines or it can have softer edges. In this video you can see how those lines are softened or hardened by the tool used. This short bowl cut technical deep dive demonstrates the differences and the importance of choosing the right tool for the look you’re trying to create.