Blunt Linear Cut
A straight, mid-length cut featuring a sharp, uniform perimeter for a clean and structured look.
Women Hairstyles
Soft Undulations
A medium-length cut with subtle layering that encourages gentle, horizontal undulations. It provides a balanced silhouette that rests just below the shoulders.Our advanced AI generator lets you try out the Soft Undulations look instantly. See if it is the right choice for you before making a commitment at the salon.
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About the Soft Undulations for Women
Who it suits
This balanced medium cut sitting just below the shoulders, with gentle horizontal waves, suits those wanting an easy, versatile length. It flatters oval, heart, and square faces and works on fine to medium hair with a natural bend. Choose it if you want subtle texture and a low-fuss shape that looks tidy without heavy styling.
How to ask for it
Ask for a medium cut finishing just below the shoulders with subtle internal layering to encourage gentle, horizontal undulations. Request the perimeter kept fairly even with soft point-cut ends, and the layers placed to bend the wave rather than break it up. Style with a wave spray and a quick rough-dry for relaxed movement.
Upkeep & styling
Trim every 8 to 10 weeks to keep the balanced shape. Low daily effort: scrunch a wave spray or light mousse into damp hair and air-dry, or bend a few pieces with a medium iron. A light cream smooths the soft ends.
Soft Undulations — frequently asked questions
Is this length good for a busy routine?
Yes. It is designed to look tidy air-dried with a wave product, so most mornings need only scrunching rather than a full blow-dry or iron session.
Will it work if my hair is straight?
Mostly straight hair will need a wave spray and a quick bend with an iron to show the undulations. Hair with a slight natural movement will fall into the pattern more easily.
Does just-below-shoulder length suit a round face?
Yes, especially with the front pieces kept a little longer and soft layers that add some vertical movement to offset width at the cheeks.
How is this different from a longer wavy cut?
The shorter length and gentler, horizontal undulations make it lower maintenance and easier to air-dry than a long wavy cut, which needs more product and setting.
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