Geometric Cut

The geometric cut is the precise, angular, sharply-shaped cut associated with Vidal Sassoon's 1960s revolution in hair cutting. Distinct from layered or feathered cuts by its emphasis on precise lines, angles, and architectural shapes rather than soft movement. The defining look is short or chin-length hair cut in clearly geometric shapes — strong asymmetry, hard angles, no softening.

It flatters oval and square faces — the angular shapes work best when there's bone structure to anchor them. Straight hair shows the geometry cleanest; wavy and curly hair fight the precise lines. The cut reads strongly fashion-coded and works for clients comfortable with statement styling.

Medium daily maintenance — needs a smoothing blowout to keep the geometric lines clean. Air-drying tends to soften the shapes, which defeats the purpose. Re-cut every four weeks to keep the angles sharp; geometric cuts deteriorate fast as they grow. The Vidal Sassoon 1960s 'five-point cut' and the broader 'Sassoon look' established this category and the cut has cycled through fashion every decade or so since. Ask for 'precise blunt lines and angular shape — Vidal Sassoon-style cut, never feathered or layered.' Generic 'short cut' won't produce the deliberate geometry.