Graduation (Beveling)

Category: lifestyle

A haircutting dynamic where hair length stacks upward, building immediate weight and volume.

Graduation involves holding the hair at an elevation between 1 and 89 degrees. Cutting on this angle creates a stacked effect, commonly seen in wedge cuts or classic stacked bobs, where the perimeter transitions closely from the neck up into full volume at the crown.

Common Examples

• The stacked inverted bob relies on tight graduation at the nape of the neck to anchor the dramatic sweep toward the front jawline.
• Graduation builds a strong weight line in the haircut layout, contrasting directly with loose, diffused layering patterns.