The color alone does not make the trend. Without the specific cutting technique, ash latte color can easily look flat, industrial, or dated. The cut must provide airiness to let the neutral beige highlights catch natural light.
Colorists work alongside stylists who specialize in dry texturizing. Rather than blunt perimeter lines, the cut relies on long, staggered layers and soft face-framing curtains that mimic late-1970s rock aesthetics. Stylists use curved shears or razors inside the interior sections, carving out micro-weight to support effortless textured hair.
For daily styling, standard curling irons are often set aside. Stylists recommend a 1.25-inch flat iron or a triple-barrel waver, worked erratically down the hair shaft while leaving the bottom two inches completely straight. Once cooled, the waves are blasted with dry texture spray or matte styling powder. The objective is separation, not symmetry.
