In what direction should hair be cut to create volume?

To create volume in the hair, cutting against the natural growth pattern is effective because this technique helps to lift the hair away from the scalp. When hair is cut against the growth direction, it allows the hair strands to stand up more, resulting in greater body and movement. This approach disrupts the natural lay of the hair, which can contribute to a fuller appearance.

Cutting with the natural growth pattern tends to emphasize and follow the hair’s natural fall, which may not provide the desired volume. Cutting from the top down or horizontally across might control hair length and shape but does not specifically target volume creation in the way that cutting against the natural growth pattern does. Such techniques might lead to a flatter look rather than adding lift and fullness.