Here’s why the ‘diamond’ haircut is sure to suit everyone

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 fully committed to the bob, currently in that awkward in-between phase of growing out a curtain fringe or you’ve spent years chasing a cut that makes your hair feel fuller, shinier and easier to style, discovering a haircut that works for your face shape and hair type can feel like striking gold.

Enter: the ‘diamond’ haircut. A technique that’s currently all over our TikTok feeds, this precision method promises to deliver excellent results for every hair type and texture. Not a trend, but a cutting technique, it’s been coined by celebrity hairstylist Michael Van Clark, and it’s all about sculpting hair to suit the individual, rather than relying on one-size-fits-all layers or blunt lines.

Intrigued by a method that claims to suit everyone, we asked Van Clarke to talk us through exactly 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 saturated with water and cut into shape while lying flat and limp, this method starts with dry hair, allowing the stylist to work with your hair’s true texture and movement. “Traditional wet cutting techniques are limited to simplistic 2D flat lines,” says Van Clarke. “This method allows for bespoke shaping as the stylist can visualise and sculpt the hair in its natural state.”

It makes sense. How many times have you left the salon thrilled with your new cut, only to find that when you wash and style it yourself, it suddenly looks… not quite right? That’s because everyone’s hair behaves differently once it’s dry. Curl pattern, volume, frizz, movement – these are all things that only reveal themselves when your hair is in its natural state. By cutting it dry, the diamond technique takes all of this into account from the get-go. The result? A more sculpted, wearable cut that reflects how your hair lives day-to-day, not just how it behaves soaking wet under a salon spotlight.

Why does the diamond haircut suit everyone?

The short answer? It’s fully customisable. “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.

Rather than chopping hair into a trend-led shape and hoping for the best, the diamond technique allows the stylist to adapt the cut according to the client’s bone structure, face shape and the natural movement of their hair. It’s this tailored approach that makes it so universal – whether you’ve got curls, coils, waves or poker-straight strands.

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 in a uniform way, it can’t simply be carved out into shape. “In order to layer hair, it must be sectioned and brought to a space where the tips can be cut,” says Van Clarke. “The diamond dry cut is a precise sectioning pattern that allows this. All hair can then be brought out to a virtual template, which represents the finished shape as it falls naturally.”

Are there any hair types it works particularly well on?

“It works on all hair types and infinite styles,” says Van Clarke. From fine and flat to thick and curly, this method has been designed to work on a wide range of textures. “Traditional wet cutting only serves a limited market of one-length haircuts,” he adds, so if you’ve never felt like your hair falls just right, it might be that the technique (not your texture) is to blame.

Because the diamond cut is designed on dry hair and tailored to how your strands fall in real life, it creates far more precise layering, better movement and a shape that lasts longer without needing constant upkeep.

Does it grow out well?

“The haircuts are more flattering, easier to maintain and last longer,” confirms Van Clarke. Thanks to its precision shaping and 3D approach, the result is a haircut that grows out seamlessly – meaning less frequent salon trips and a more forgiving regrowth phase (yes, even for fringe-wearers and bob-lovers).

So whether you’re in the mood for a full chop or a subtle refresh, it might be worth speaking to your stylist about dry cutting. With results that last longer and look more polished, it’s no wonder it’s going viral.

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Article and pics taken from stylist.co.uk

Article written by Chloe Burcham