Lear says that you’ve got to be specific when it comes to the length you’d like. A collarbone cut is specific in its length as too short and you risk it being a bob but too long and you’re getting into midi cut territory. Curly hair types should be mindful of shrinkage.

“Be cautious that you have enough length and thickness at the front of your hair. If your hair is super-layered or broken at the front, and most of your length comes from the back, then you might need to add some extensions in the front areas, such as Beauty Works Slimline Tape Extensions. “Ask for the layers to be minimal and more towards the back,” he adds. If you want to add a fringe, Lear recommends making sure it’s disconnected from the sides meaning there’s a distinction between your fringe and the rest of your hair.

How to wear the collarbone cut that’s everywhere this season