
U-Cut
The ends are cut in a soft, rounded U shape.

Long, piecey layers create a tumbled, effortless wavy texture with plenty of internal volume and movement.Our advanced AI generator lets you try out the Tumbled Layered Waves look instantly. See if it is the right choice for you before making a commitment at the salon.
This cut is ideal for individuals with medium to thick hair density who possess natural movement or a slight wave. It beautifully complements oval, heart, and diamond face shapes by using internal layers to remove weight and prevent a bottom-heavy silhouette. Those with straight hair can achieve this look with styling, but it best suits a low-maintenance lifestyle where air-drying or a quick rough-dry is the primary goal.
Request long, disconnected layers throughout the mid-lengths and ends to create a piecey, deconstructed texture without sacrificing overall length. Specify that you want the layers point-cut or slide-cut for a soft finish that encourages natural separation rather than blunt edges. Ask for face-framing pieces that start around the jawline and blend into the longer layers to provide movement and a lived-in, tumbled aesthetic.
To maintain the internal shape and prevent ends from looking frayed, schedule a trim every eight to twelve weeks. Daily styling requires minimal effort, utilizing a salt spray or texturizing mousse on damp hair to enhance the natural wave pattern and provide a soft, matte finish.
While it excels on thicker hair, fine-haired individuals can achieve this look by keeping the perimeter more solid and focusing the layering on the surface to create the illusion of volume.
If your hair is naturally straight, a large-barrel iron or heatless rollers will help create the waves, but the cut is specifically designed to maximize natural texture through technical layering.
Because the layers are long and piecey rather than blunt, this style grows out very gracefully, maintaining its shape and movement even as the length increases over several months.
Yes, the vertical movement and the face-framing layers starting below the chin help elongate the face and minimize width at the cheeks by drawing the eye downward.
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