You can have it razored for thinning as well as for style. It cuts the hair more 'piecey' than the blunted edge you'd get from a scissor. BUT, you want to make sure your stylist knows how to use it, (as well as having a sharp blade) and that your hairstyle would benefit from it. Improper use or dull blades can cause hair damage & can leave 'holes' ----