The term “Italian Haircut” describes a family of Italian-derived haircuts that have gained popularity for their chic, effortless and romantic vibe. “Italian Haircut” is one of the most-Googled haircut trends and it has a few key haircuts under its umbrella including: Layered Cut, Shag and Bob. The article we’ve put together below will give you an overview of how to create these hairstyles. Let’s get started!
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The flower technique is most often used to create soft, organic-looking layers in cuts like The Italian Layered Cut to add soft volume, frame-framing pieces and curved airy edges. The technique mirrors the way petals of a flower fan out from a central point, hence the name.
Here are The Italian Layered Cut’s features:
- Medium to long length with lots of long, soft layers
- Designed for movement and body
- Often styled with curtain bangs or face-framing pieces
- Perfect for tousled, full-bodied blowouts
How to style:
- Hair is divided into radial sections, like slices of a pie or petals of a flower
- Grab the strands as if you were pulling together a ponytail, letting the shorter lengths fall out
- These sections are then elevated and cut using the point cut technique in specific angles that radiate out from a central point on the head
Take a closer look at The Italian Layered Cut below:
The Italian Shag - The Anti-Gravity Technique
This technique helps remove weight and create lift, volume and movement in cuts like The Italian Shag, without changing the perimeter of the haircut.
Here are The Italian Shag’s features:
- A modern, more refined take on the classic shag
- Has layers, texture and sometimes bangs – but still very wearable
- Often styled with a slightly “undone” finish
How to style:
- On dry hair, divide into standard zones (crown, sides, nape, etc.)
- Lift the hair straight up from the scalp – usually 90 degrees or more (sometimes fully vertical)
- You may overdirect hair away from its natural fall to build more volume in specific areas
- Hair is typically cut at a vertical or diagonal angle to remove internal weight without creating harsh lines
- Use point-cutting, slithering or slide-cutting techniques for a more textured, lived-in finish
- Once you drop the section, the ends will naturally lift and separate – creating that floaty, weightless effect
Take a closer look at The Italian Shag below:
The Italian Bob - Open & Close Technique
This scissor-over-comb method includes opening and closing the shears continuously while moving them through the hair. It’s used for blending, tapering and refining shapes in cuts like The Italian Bob.
Here are The Italian Bob’s features:
- A slightly longer, looser bob – often shoulder-grazing
- Soft, voluminous, with rounded ends instead of super-blunt edges
- Styled with a natural wave or bend, not pin-straight
How to style:
- With the blades open, place the hair between the blades and use the comb to control the hair’s length and angle
- Close and open the blades to snip the hair gently as you move upward or along the shape
- The movement is small, soft and rhythmic – especially when blending
Take a closer look at The Italian Bob below:
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