Reviewed by Brianne Dubé, founder. Updated September 2026.
Why a separate booking exists
The salon describes this option simply: if you know you require, or just desire, a more detail oriented service, or you have a ton of hair to get through, choose this one. That second part matters. Thick, long hair takes longer to section, cut and check, and trying to fit it into a standard appointment means something gets rushed.
Booking the Precision Haircut tells your stylist up front that they should plan for it. They can work in smaller sections, cross check the shape from several angles and refine the perimeter and layers until the balance is right. For long layered shapes, that extra attention is often the difference between layers that move and layers that look chopped.
It is also the right booking for anyone who is simply particular. If you notice when one side is a touch longer, or you want a clean line, you are the client this cut was made for. Nobody is judging; the salon would rather you book the right time than feel rushed.
This cut is performed by Angela, Hailey, Liza and Yulia, with founder Brianne seeing returning clients. Angela is known for long layers and textured cuts, Hailey for modern haircutting, and Brianne specializes in precision, curly and textured cuts.
What sets the precision cut apart
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Who it suits
Clients with long hair, thick or dense hair, or simply a lot of it. It also suits anyone who wants a exact shape, a sharp perimeter or carefully placed long layers, and anyone whose last standard appointment felt like it ran out of room.
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What it does
It gives your stylist enough time to section finely, remove bulk evenly and check balance from every side. Heavy hair ends up lighter and easier to style, and long layers fall in the right place instead of collapsing into one weight line.
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What is included
A full consultation and a full haircut with extra care built in for sectioning, refining and cross checking the shape. You finish by looking at the result with your stylist and talking through how to style and maintain it at home.
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How it is different here
Every stylist on the team books it. Angela is known for long layers and textured cuts, Hailey for modern haircutting, and founder Brianne specializes in precision, curly and textured cuts for her returning clients. The salon is not a high volume space.
More about precision Haircut for Long and Thick Hair
What to expect at your appointment
You start with a consultation about length, shape and how your hair behaves after you wash it. For thick hair, your stylist will ask where it feels heaviest and how you usually dry it, because that shapes how much bulk comes out and where.
The cut is done in smaller sections than usual, with your stylist checking balance as they go and refining lines once the main shape is in. Expect to be moved around the chair and asked to look in the mirror more than once. At the end you review the shape together so nothing leaves the salon unexamined.
Aftercare and maintenance
Long and thick hair shows neglect at the ends first, so gentle care between visits matters. Ask your stylist about products that suit your density and how to dry your hair so the new shape sits the way it did in the chair.
Because this cut removes bulk evenly, it tends to grow out more gracefully than a rushed one. Between full precision cuts, a Dusting Haircut can keep the ends clean without undoing your shape. If your hair is long and thick, a Blowdry Long/Thick Hair appointment is the easiest way to see your cut at its best for an event.
How pricing works
The Precision Haircut is priced as its own service because it asks for more of your stylist's time than a standard cut. What you pay depends mainly on the stylist you book. The length and density of your hair are the reasons to choose this option in the first place. See the Service Menu for current pricing.
See the work
Current color, cuts and finished styles from the team are posted on Instagram @dubenewyork. Dubé New York holds a 5.0 rating from 144 Google reviews.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my hair counts as long and thick?
If your standard haircuts often feel rushed, if your hair takes a long time to dry, or if stylists have mentioned how much hair you have, book this one. You can also book it simply because you want more detail. A complimentary consultation can confirm the right option.
Is the precision cut only for long hair?
No. The salon offers it to anyone who requires or simply wants a more detail oriented service. Shorter shapes with exact lines can benefit just as much. Length and thickness are the most common reasons clients choose it, but they are not the only reasons.
Will my thick hair be thinned out?
Your stylist will talk through how much bulk you want removed before cutting. Some clients want hair that feels much lighter, others only want better movement. The extra room in this appointment means bulk can be taken out evenly and carefully rather than hurried.
Can I book this with color?
Yes. Many clients book color and a haircut together. If you are already booked for a full service color appointment, the add on haircut is another option, though clients with a lot of hair usually get the most from the full Precision Haircut.
What if the shape is not quite right after a few days?
Let the salon know within one week of your appointment and you will be offered a complimentary correction. Thick hair can settle differently once you style it yourself, and small refinements are usually simple to make.
Ready to book your precision haircut?
See the Service Menu for current pricing, compare this with our standard Haircut, or plan a blowout to show your new shape off for an event.
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