Feathering is a texturizing technique that shapes the ends of your tresses, while layering is a cut that creates variable lengths throughout your hair. The term “feathering” explains how the stylist uses the scissors to texturize your tresses.A feather cut is a cut at ear level to hair and that lies on the neck. Feather cut is suitable for those people who do not have much time for spending on the hair. The term “feathering” explains how the stylist uses the scissors to texturize your tresses.