Which haircutting term describes removing excess bulk without shortening length?

• A. Razor cutting
• B. Point cutting
• C. Layering
• D. Thinning

Answer: (D)

Reducing bulk without changing the overall length is what thinning is designed to do. Thinning uses thinning shears to selectively remove some of the hair at the mid-lengths and ends, lightening the weight while keeping the length intact. This creates better movement and control, especially for very thick or dense hair, without trimming away overall length.

Razor cutting removes bulk and adds texture, but it can alter length more noticeably and is less controlled for preserving length. Point cutting softens the edge and creates a bit of texture, yet it doesn’t significantly reduce bulk. Layering cuts shorter layers into the hair, which changes the overall length as well as the weight distribution. Thinning specifically targets bulk, making it the best fit for keeping length while reducing bulk.