When we think of feathered hair, we often look to the past few decades. Images of television icon Farrah Fawcett with her classic '70s feathered hair come to mind. But did you know that the style is still as popular today as it was back then? In fact, feathered hair has acquired countless stylish variations and is now successfully used in hairstyles of all lengths! Read on to learn more about feathered hair and the many ways you can bring that '70s flair to modern cuts.

Feathered hairstyles first gained traction in the 1970s and were popular among both women and men. Feathered hair is designed to look almost like a bird's feathers, which is how the hairstyle gets its name. It is the result of layered hair and has a side or center parting. Actress Farrah Fawcett, of Charlie's Angels fame, popularized the look and inspired women to go to their hairdressers and ask for the 'Farrah-do'.

While there are some similarities between a step cut, a layer cut, and a feather cut, there are factors that differentiate the three:

Cut low. With a low cut you cut different lengths through your hair. This hairstyle results in more volume, lighter strands and a shorter drying time.