Klipningen

Klipningen is the Swedish noun for the act of cutting or trimming hair, and, in common usage, the service provided by barbers and hairdressers to create a specific hairstyle. The word derives from the verb klippa (to clip or cut) with the noun-forming suffix -ning; the definite form is klippningen.

In professional practice, klipningen involves an initial consultation to determine length, shape and styling goals, followed by washing, sectioning the hair, and executing a cut with scissors, clippers, or a combination of tools. Techniques vary to produce different silhouettes, such as blunt cuts, graduated or layered cuts, and texturizing. The choice of technique, along with hair type, density, and face shape, determines the final look. After cutting, the stylist typically dries and styles the hair, sometimes applying products to set the shape and add texture or shine.

Common tools include cutting scissors, thinning or texturizing shears, hair clippers, razors, combs, and styling products. Hygiene and safety are integral, with emphasis on tool sanitation, clean workspaces, and allergy awareness regarding products.

Klipningen covers a range of contexts, from men’s barber cuts to women’s salon cuts and children’s trims, as well as home grooming. Cultural and fashion trends influence preferred lengths and shapes, making klipningen both a practical grooming service and an expression of personal style. See also hairdressing, haircut, barbering.