What type of haircut uses a comb to guide the shears?

The scissor over comb haircut technique involves using a comb to lift the hair while the shears are used to cut the hair using the comb as a guiding tool. This method allows the barber to have precision control over the length and texture of the cut, making it particularly useful for creating short hairstyles or blending sections of hair into one another smoothly. By combing the hair up, the barber can see exactly how much hair is being cut and ensure an even result, which is a hallmark of a skilled haircut.

In contrast, a layered haircut relies on cutting various lengths to create dimension and movement, rather than solely applying the comb technique. A blunt cut is characterized by the hair being cut straight across without layers or graduation. A textured cut involves techniques to add volume and movement through different cutting methods, not strictly using the comb and shears together. Each of these methods serves different stylistic purposes, but the characteristic feature of scissor over comb is the use of the comb to achieve a clean cut and precise style.