What to Know Before Getting a Feathered Haircut

Few things can make you feel as refreshed as getting a new haircut. Whether you decide to chop everything off to rock a bob, tap into trends like curtain bangs, or simply go for a trim — how you wear your hair is deeply personal.

Feathered hair, for example, has famously been sported by celebrities such as Princess Diana and Farrah Fawcett, and it's easy to see why. It's a style that flatters every hair length.

As such, we decided to tap two celebrity hairstylist to share everything there is to know about feathered haircuts. Here, they explain exactly what it is (hey, we could all use a refresher sometimes), how to style it, what to ask your stylist for next time you go to the salon, and more.

What Is a Feathered Haircut?

What used to be known as the "Farah Fawcett" is actually just a style with many layers that beautifully cascade into one another, explains Castillo, a celebrity hairstylist and Matrix brand ambassador. "[It's] designed to add volume and bounce one's hair, and is very similar to a shag cut, but with more of a uniform finish," he says. "It's such a vibe — the wind blows through your layers and weightless ends to mimic the strands in a bird's feathers."

Do Feathered Haircuts Work for Everyone?

Good news: Castillo assures that this cut works for every face shape, hair type, and hair length. Originally, he says this style was created for people with straight hair, but sky's the limit these days.

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