Some haircuts turn into the ones everybody wants to try - not because they are trendy, but because they answer the most common wish people have about their hair: pretty, practical and easy to maintain. This summer that cut has a name - „srce" (heart), or in English heart layers, and it's a newer take on the classic „C"-shaped cut.

The secret is in layers cut down to the millimetre. Nothing here is left to chance. The layers are placed strategically to concentrate the volume in the upper part of the hair and to soften the zone around the ends. That's what builds the signature heart-shaped silhouette that gives the cut its name. The result is a fresh, contemporary look that works at any age.

The first layers usually start a little below the jawline and gradually blend into the rest of the hair, creating a natural transition that adds movement even when the hair is worn completely straight. The cut adapts to almost any length - from a bob, through mid-length hair, to long hair where the layers fall in steps without losing length.

For anyone who wants a more discreet version, there's face framing - layers only at the front, framing the face while the rest of the hair stays almost untouched. An ideal way to try the trend without a big change. And if you want more character, pairing it with a shag cut gives you irregular layers, texture and a more laid-back effect.

The element that fits it best is the curtain fringe. Its open shape underlines the silhouette of the cut, gives a more youthful look and softens the face. It's exactly this balance between natural and sophisticated that makes this cut so sought-after - and exactly why hairdressers recommend it to nearly everyone who walks into the salon.

One upside is that the „heart" cut grows out nicely, but for the layers to keep their original shape it does ask for some care: regular trips to the hairdresser and good hydration. And here's the point the industry rarely says out loud - volume doesn't always depend on how much hair you have, but on whether it's cut in a way that shows off what you already have.