The Cami Cut: Meet The Hair Trend Designed To Grow Out In Style
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3 weeks ago
The ultimate low-maintenance look
Haircuts come in cycles: cut, wear, outgrow and repeat. But what if we told you there was a way to make the ‘wear’ stage last longer than the eight-week deadline? Enter the cami cut, the low-maintenance salon technique taking over the internet.
What Is A Cami Cut?
The creation of London-based hair stylist team, The Hair Bros, the cami cut is essentially a hairstyle designed to look good through multiple stages of hair growth. Doubling down on its low maintenance ethos, the curated cut is meant to break the cycle of the eight-week trim. Instead, you can go for several months without needing another haircut.
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‘We always a say a great haircut should look amazing whether it’s the day you leave the space, or five months down the line,’ The Hair Bros explain on their social channels. ‘Most of you who come and see us will hear us say we’ll see you in six months, or in a year. This allows your hair to go through so many different stages of the haircut and breaks you out of the eight week “see you for a trim” cycle.’
The approach also leans into the idea that you can grow into your cut. ‘You may find your fringe or your bob sits best, not the day it’s cut, but one or two months down the line,’ says the styling duo. ‘It takes time for hair to settle to its perfect place… A trim every eight weeks can trap you in to a just-below or just-above the shoulders bob cycle, or a fringe that never gets past looking blocky. A lot of clients don’t even realise that their hair can grow as long as it can because it’s always getting chopped off before they get the chance to grow it past a certain point.’
What Does It Look Like?
There aren’t necessarily any strict rules around a cami cut. Think of it more as an ultra-tailored base layer – one that will grow and adapt as it moves through short crops, shoulder length cuts, longer bobs, midis and (if your hair grows super fast) maybe even a below-the-boob hair moment. All without the need for salon-standard touch ups.
‘It’s known as the cut which can give you many hairstyles in one,’ explains Jess Patching, founder for Marla Hair. ‘The fabulous hairdressing duo The Hair Bros wanted a cut that lasted much longer than the eight week marker – one which would grow out effortlessly and not look like the style was misshapen or in need of a trim.’
A great example is Jenna Ortega. Over the last year or so, the actress has moved through multiple hairstyles – starting with a short wolf cut, before moving onto a loose butterfly cut, and then finally long, glossy layers.
Stage 1: Short
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Stage 2: Midi
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Stage 3: Long
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Does It Work For All Hairstyles?
While most cuts and styles can benefit from The Hair Bros’s mantra, others will still unfortunately need more regular maintenance. ‘Some haircuts do need a cut every eight weeks – crops, very bleached hair, cuts with lots of layers that is styled in a set – but most don’t,’ they explained. ‘So enjoy your hair at different lengths and embrace the in between and the quirks that come with it. Then when you’re in for a cut, you’ll really notice the change. Hair grows, so have fun.’
Who Suits This Cut?
The bespoke nature of the trend makes it adaptable for any hair type, texture and face shape. ‘The style suits many face shapes,’ confirms Jess. ‘The cut also has plenty of layering going through it, which is why it is a dream for growing out and not needing that super frequent cut. The idea is that this cut goes with all styles; you can dress it up or down. The cut evolves over time as it grows out. It’s a hard working cut with minimal maintenance.’
How To Ask For A Cami Cut In The Salon
To help your cut go the distance, it’s important to nail the framework. The cami cut is created through the use of tactical, face-framing layers that add structure and follow the growth trajectory of your hair. You’ll want to avoid more blocky, difficult-to-grow out features. For example, swap out a blunt fringe for something softer, like curtain bangs.
As for the layers themselves, you’ll want to discuss with your stylist how to pitch them perfectly for your hair. ‘Ask your stylist to work the layers to your face shape,’ advises Jess. ‘That way they will be easier to keep and more flattering as they grow out.’ It’s also suggested you make the layers slightly shorter for the first cut, so that it can fall in a more complementary flow as it grows out.
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