The Diamond Haircut: A Universal Style for Every Hair Type

Bobs, bangs, or grown-out layers – no matter your style, this precision technique might just be the most universally appealing cut yet.

We all know the struggle of trying to find ‘the one’ – and no, we’re not talking about relationships. We’re talking about haircuts. Whether you’re in love with the bob, currently navigating the tricky phase of growing out a curtain fringe, or have spent years searching for a cut that makes your hair feel fuller, shinier, and easier to manage, discovering a haircut that works for your face shape and hair type can feel like striking gold.

Enter the ‘diamond’ haircut. This technique is currently trending all over our TikTok feeds. It is a precision method promising fantastic results for every hair type and texture. Coined by celebrity hairstylist Michael Van Clarke, it focuses on sculpting hair to suit the individual. This way, it avoids relying on one-size-fits-all layers or blunt lines.

Intrigued by a method that claims to suit everyone, we asked Van Clarke to explain what makes the diamond dry cut so unique – and why it might be the secret to your most effortlessly polished haircut yet.

What is the ‘Diamond’ Haircut Technique?

According to Van Clarke, the diamond dry cut is all about 3D precision. “It’s a dry-cutting technique that allows for three-dimensional precision sculpture, essentially allowing for any shape to be created in the stylist’s mind’s eye.”

Unlike traditional wet cutting, where hair is soaked and cut into shape while lying flat and limp, this method starts with dry hair. This allows stylists to work with your hair’s true texture and movement. Van Clarke explains, “Traditional wet cutting techniques are limited to simplistic 2D flat lines. This method allows for bespoke shaping as the stylist can visualize and sculpt the hair in its natural state.”

How many times have you left the salon thrilled with your new cut, only to wash and style it at home, discovering it doesn’t look quite right? This happens because everyone's hair behaves differently once it’s dry. Curl pattern, volume, frizz, and movement are all elements that emerge in their true form when your hair is in a natural state. By cutting it dry, the diamond technique considers all of this right from the beginning. The result is a more sculpted, wearable cut that reflects how your hair lives day-to-day, not just how it behaves soaking wet under salon lights.

Why Does the Diamond Haircut Suit Everyone?

The short answer? It’s fully customizable. “It’s the creative ability that the technique allows, which means truly bespoke styles can be designed to be the most flattering,” says Van Clarke.

Instead of trimming hair into a trendy shape and hoping for the best, the diamond technique allows stylists to adapt cuts based on the client’s bone structure, face shape, and natural hair movement. This tailored approach makes it universally appealing. It caters to all types of hair: curls, coils, waves, or straight strands.

The Science Behind the Name

Where Does the ‘Diamond’ Name Come From?

“It’s based on the sectioning pattern on the curved surface of the head,” Van Clarke explains. The technique draws inspiration from geodesic design, the same principles used in architectural landmarks like The Gherkin. “The only way to properly divide a curved surface is with a diamond pattern,” he continues.

Because hair doesn’t grow or fall uniformly, it can’t simply be carved into shape. “To layer hair, it must be sectioned and brought to a space where the tips can be cut,” Van Clarke says. “The diamond dry cut is a precise sectioning pattern that allows this to occur. All hair can then be brought out to a virtual template representing the finished shape as it falls naturally.”

Who Can Benefit from the Diamond Cut?

Are There Any Hair Types It Works Particularly Well On?

“It works on all hair types and infinite styles,” confirms Van Clarke. From fine and flat to thick and curly, this method accommodates a wide range of textures. “Traditional wet cutting only serves a limited market of one-length haircuts,” he explains. If you’ve never felt like your hair falls just right, it may be that the technique (not your texture) is the issue.

Since the diamond cut is tailored for dry hair and designed around how your strands fall naturally, it creates more precise layering. This results in better movement and a shape that lasts longer without frequent upkeep.

Long-Lasting Styles

Does It Grow Out Well?

“The haircuts are more flattering, easier to maintain, and last longer,” Van Clarke confirms. Thanks to its precision shaping and 3D approach, this haircut grows out seamlessly. That means fewer trips to the salon and a more forgiving regrowth phase – even for those who love a fringe or bob.

So whether you’re ready for a dramatic change or just a subtle refresh, speak to your stylist about dry cutting. With results that last longer and look more polished, it’s little wonder this method is going viral.

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Article and images sourced from stylist.co.uk.

Article written by Chloe Burcham.