Channel cutting is a hair-thinning technique used by some stylists to remove density and add texture to thick hair. The method involves cutting channels, or passages, at the roots parallel to the direction the hair is styled. Some stylists prefer this technique to traditional thinning, as it allows for the reduction of bulk at the scalp area and not just the ends. Some stylists say that the grow-out process results in bristly hair texture, but others argue that this will not occur if done correctly.
