Thinning is the technique specifically designed to add texture and remove bulk from the hair. This method involves using specialized tools, such as thinning shears, which have one straight blade and one notched blade. When these shears are applied to the hair, they cut and remove some of the hair strands while leaving others intact, which helps to reduce volume and create a more layered look without altering the overall length significantly.
This technique is primarily used on thick or coarse hair types that can appear heavy or unmanageable. By thinning the hair, the stylist can create a softer, more feathered appearance and improve the hair's overall movement and feel.
In contrast, layering adds dimension by creating different lengths throughout the hair but doesn't necessarily reduce bulk efficiently. Point cutting is aimed at softening the edges of a haircut and adding texture but not primarily focused on bulk removal. Blunt cutting is characterized by a straight cut across the ends of the hair, which generally maintains the same weight and volume instead of reducing it. Thus, thinning stands out as the primary technique for achieving both texture and bulk reduction in hairstyling.