Slithering and slide cutting are techniques used mainly to do what?
a.Permanently change hair texture
b.Create a heavier, blunter perimeter
c.Add color highlights without lightener
d.Remove bulk and create soft, blended texture inside the haircut
Explanation
Slithering (an open-shear gliding technique) and slide cutting move the shears down the strand to remove bulk and blend layers without creating a hard line. They do not change chemical texture or color, and they reduce rather than build perimeter weight.
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