Does a U-Shaped hemline mean a thinner hemline?

[U_Carter]

Does a U-Shaped hemline mean a thinner hemline because of the shorter hairs on the sides? Does this mean that a blunt cut is the thickest and a V the thinnest?

[Kelp]

The hemline itself won't necessarily be thinner - thin hemlines are due to layers or fairytale ends - and it can be blunt and thick in a straight, U, or V shape.

What will become thinner would be the taper of your hair, especially in a braid or ponytail. Some people prefer a taper because they make tucking the ends into updos and buns easier. Some people prefer no taper and a blunt braid tassel to show off the thickness of their hair. But yes, a straight cut will generally taper your hair the least, while a V cut will taper it the most, with U being in the middle. Having thinner ends than the hair near your scale will always result in a taper to some degree regardless of how you shape your hemline

[maborosi]

Yes, the taper will be thinner on a V or U hemline, as opposed to a blunt (or straight) hemline which will result in a more even thickness across the bottom.

[U_Carter]

Thanks everyone! So if one wanted a thicker hemline, they would go for a straight rather than U or V shaped, I guess.

[maborosi]

Yeah it can help for sure, but I have found that straight hemlines can be a bit of a pain to maintain, especially as my hair gets longer.

[Kelp]

Yeah it can help for sure, but I have found that straight hemlines can be a bit of a pain to maintain, especially as my hair gets longer.

Agreed! If thick, blunt ends are one of your main goals, a straight hemline would be worth it. I've had all three, and I find that my favorite for both aesthetics and convenience would be a super soft U shape. It's essentially straight on the bottom, but with rounded corners.

I think that hair texture also plays into how hemlines look and function. I have wavy hair, so it will never look totally blunt unless I use heat to straighten it (which I just don't do).

[U_Carter]

Agreed! If thick, blunt ends are one of your main goals, a straight hemline would be worth it. I've had all three, and I find that my favorite for both aesthetics and convenience would be a super soft U shape. It's essentially straight on the bottom, but with rounded corners.

I think that hair texture also plays into how hemlines look and function. I have wavy hair, so it will never look totally blunt unless I use heat to straighten it (which I just don't do).

Yeah, a soft U is my favorite shaped hemline...very soft and pretty. I completely agree that hair texture has a large role in how hemlines look. It is probably wisest to look at how one wears their hair on a daily basis and decide from there

[Ylva]

Agreed! If thick, blunt ends are one of your main goals, a straight hemline would be worth it. I've had all three, and I find that my favorite for both aesthetics and convenience would be a super soft U shape. It's essentially straight on the bottom, but with rounded corners.

I think that hair texture also plays into how hemlines look and function. I have wavy hair, so it will never look totally blunt unless I use heat to straighten it (which I just don't do).

This is what I have, too, and it's also my personal preference! It looks thick but not "mechanical". Example here. It doesn't remove any meaningful thickness, since it's just rounded at the corners, not layered.

[paulownia]

I like U shaped haircut as well.
It's a great choice for hair that is on thinner side and wavy, like mine, even without layers there's volume and nice texture with this shape.

[U_Carter]

This is what I have, too, and it's also my personal preference! It looks thick but not "mechanical". Example here. It doesn't remove any meaningful thickness, since it's just rounded at the corners, not layered.

Yes! Very pretty!