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Kylie Jenner with an asymmetric haircut

An asymmetric cut is a haircut in which the hair is cut in such a way that the hair does not have left-right symmetry and one side is cut or appears to be longer than the other.[1] It is a versatile hairstyle with many subvariations.[1][2] Usually it is a combination of two separate styles, one for each side.[1]

A woman with a side shave

An extreme variation is the side shave, in which one side of the head is totally or partially shaved close.[3]

Examples[edit]

Celebrities who have sported asymmetric hairstyles include Justin Bieber,[4] January Jones,[5] Milla Jovovich,[6] Kim Kardashian,[7] Cyndi Lauper,[1] Rihanna,[3] Roland Orzabal,[8] Phil Oakey,[9] Avril Lavigne,[10] Demi Lovato,[11] Kelly Clarkson, [12] and Davey Havok[13] of AFI. Reality television star Kate Gosselin became well known for her asymmetrical cut,[4][14] which she has since changed.[14] In video games, Tamaki from the Dead or Alive series features an asymmetric cut.

Aesthetics[edit]

Asymmetric cuts can confer an aesthetic property known to professional hairdressers and cosmetologists as "asymmetrical balance" when they balance asymmetrical facial features.[15]: 237–238,251 [16]: 158,160  Hairdressers advise the use of an asymmetric cut for clients with asymmetrical features, such as a crooked nose, because symmetrical hairstyles draw attention to facial asymmetries.[1][15]: 245  Experts on personal appearance management in business offer the same advice.[17]: 99  The asymmetry of the hairstyle should be opposite to that of the facial feature.[18] Asymmetrical styles that show the ears can make the face look slimmer, and hence are advised for clients with round faces or wide-set eyes.[15]: 427 [16]: 156  If the client wears eyeglasses, an asymmetric cut can distract attention from them.[16]: 156  Asymmetric cuts are often more "trendy" than symmetrical hairstyles.[15]: 237 

Psychology[edit]

Psychological experiments have shown that hairstyle asymmetries are helpful, although not necessary, in determining whether or not an image of a familiar face has been mirror-reversed.[19]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d e Stacy (n.d.). "Asymmetric hairstyles". Hairstyle Advice. Hairfinder. Archived from the original on 2017-06-16. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  2. ^ Shellie (n.d.). "26 cool asymmetrical bob hairstyles". Popular Hairstyles. Styles Weekly. Archived from the original on 2017-06-10. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  3. ^ a b Cauterucci, Christina (September 24, 2015). "The side shave, R.I.P. (ca. 1989–2015): how a haircut-as-political-statement turned into just another worn-out trend". What Women Really Think. Slate. Archived from the original on 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  4. ^ a b Romeyn, Kathryn (August 30, 2015). "Justin Bieber channels Kate Gosselin at the VMAs". Pret-a-Reporter. Hollywood Reporter. Joint publication with Billboard. Photo credit: AP Images. Archived from the original on 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  5. ^ Gardner, Tara (March 7, 2013). "January Jones works asymmetric bob hairstyle!". News. InStyle UK. Archived from the original on 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  6. ^ "Milla Jovovich short asymmetric hairstyle". Female Celebrities. Hairstyles Weekly. Archived from the original on 2015-10-04. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  7. ^ Panych, Sophia (August 2, 2016). "Kim Kardashian brings back the asymmetric cut". Celebrity. Allure. Archived from the original on 2016-11-10. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  8. ^ Simpson, Dave (2013-12-10). "Tears for Fears: How we made Mad World". The Guardian.
  9. ^ Lester, Paul (July 21, 2001). "Human remains: two decades after their synthpop assault on the charts, the Human League are back". Culture. Guardian. Archived from the original on 2017-06-24. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  10. ^ Toomey, Alyssa (2014-05-08). "Twinsies! Demi Lovato and Avril Lavigne Show Off Matching Shaved Haircuts—See the Pic". E! News.
  11. ^ Toomey, Alyssa (2014-05-08). "Twinsies! Demi Lovato and Avril Lavigne Show Off Matching Shaved Haircuts—See the Pic". E! News.
  12. ^ Bell, Rebekah (2015-03-18). "Kelly Clarkson Says Difficult Pregnancy Inspired Her Shaved Haircut". Taste of Country.
  13. ^ Raymer, Miles (July 6, 2006). "The treatment: Friday 7". Essay. Chicago Reader. Archived from the original on 2017-09-21. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  14. ^ a b Talarico, Brittany (October 28, 2014). "Now that Kate Gosselin has super-long hair here are three styles she should try". Style. People. Photo credit: Getty Images. Archived from the original on 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
  15. ^ a b c d Alpert, Arlene; Altenburg, Margrit; Bailey, Diane; Barnes, Letha; Barnes, Lisha; Beatty, Debbie; Brunetti, Mary; Crawford, Jane; Evirs, Aly; Frangie, Catherine M.; Halal, John; Hennessey, Colleen; Janssen, Mary Beth; Love, Toni; Mackinder, Vivienne; Nash, Carey; Roche, Ruth; Sammarco, Teresa; Sansom, Sue; Schultes, Sue (2004). Milady's Standard: Cosmetology (rev. ed.). Clifton Park, New York, USA: Milady. ISBN 978-1-56253-879-8.
  16. ^ a b c Bendell, David; Tehan, Elizabeth (2009). A head start to hairdressing. Frenchs Forest, New South Wales, Australia: Pearson Education Australia. ISBN 978-1-4425-0055-6.
  17. ^ Vega, Lizandra (2010). The image of success: make a great impression and land the job you want. New York: Amacom. ISBN 978-0-8144-1454-5.
  18. ^ Roche, Dennis; Roche, Jamie (2017). The Zen of beauty: a guide to your magnificence. Bloomington, Indiana, USA: Balboa Press. ISBN 978-1-5043-7010-3.
  19. ^ Brédart, Serge (July 2003). "Recognising the usual orientation of one's own face: the role of asymmetrically located details". Perception. 32 (7): 805–811. doi:10.1068/p3354. PMID 12974566. S2CID 23160789. (author manuscript)

External links[edit]

  • Media related to Asymmetric hairstyles at Wikimedia Commons
  • The dictionary definition of asymmetric cut at Wiktionary
source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asymmetric_cut

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