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How we decide

CutCheck doesn't guess. Each cut has written requirements, and your readings are checked against them in the same order every time.

  1. If your hair type isn't one the cut holds on, it's marked as not for your hair.
  2. Density only counts for cuts that need medium or high. One level below means volume products; two levels below means it won't hold.
  3. Too short today? We never rule a cut out for length. We estimate how long it takes to grow.
  4. Frizz above a cut's limit adds an anti-frizz routine to your kit.
  5. Every reading can be corrected by you before verdicts are made.
  6. If we couldn't read something a cut depends on, we say so instead of guessing.
CutForHolds onDensity neededLengthFrizz limitTrim every
Textured cropMenStraight, Wavy, Curly, CoilyLowerShortAny3 weeks
Low taper fadeMenStraight, Wavy, Curly, CoilyLowerBuzz (very short)Any2 weeks
Buzz cutMenStraight, Wavy, Curly, CoilyLowerBuzz (very short)Any2 weeks
Crew cutMenStraight, Wavy, Curly, CoilyLowerShortAny3 weeks
Curly top taperMenCurly, CoilyMediumShortAny3 weeks
AfroMenCurly, CoilyHighMediumAny5 weeks
Textured commaMenStraight, WavyMediumMediumLow4 weeks
Wavy undercutMenWavy, CurlyMediumMediumAny4 weeks
Wolf cutMen, WomenWavy, CurlyMediumMediumAny6 weeks
CurtainsMen, WomenStraight, WavyMediumMediumMedium6 weeks
Blunt bobWomenStraight, WavyMediumMediumLow6 weeks
Sleek middle partWomenStraight, WavyMediumLongLow8 weeks
Side-part straightWomenStraightLowerMediumLow8 weeks
Soft layersWomenStraight, WavyLowerLongAny10 weeks
ShagWomenWavy, Curly, CoilyHighMediumAny8 weeks
PixieWomenStraight, Wavy, Curly, CoilyLowerShortAny4 weeks
Bouncy curlsWomenCurly, CoilyLowerMediumAny10 weeks
Curly bobWomenCurly, CoilyLowerMediumAny8 weeks
Long spiral curlsWomenCurly, CoilyMediumLongAny12 weeks

Requirements are our own styling heuristics, written for CutCheck from common barber and stylist practice. They are cosmetic guidance, not a professional consultation.