HAIRCUTTING 1 * 2 * 3

Techniques * Shapes * Execution

Terminology

Front Perimeter - Front hairline Back Perimeter - Back hairline Side Perimeter - Side hairline Crown - Area at the top of the head Nape - Area in the lower back of the head Parietal Ridge - Forms the sides and the top of the head, the ridge is

the area at the top of the bone Recession - Area on the side of the hairline that recedes towards the

back Elevation - Hair lifted off of the base (up or down) Overdirection - any section of the hair that is moved horizontally or

vertically away from its original base Weight - the heaviest part of the hair cut. Weight creates shape or

form in the hair cut. Sections - Divisions of a hair made before cutting Subsections - divides the sections into manageable amount of hair

for the purpose of control Partings - the line used to establish a section

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Women’s Haircutting TechniquesBlunt/One Length

Heaviest Form (What) Elevation: 0 Degrees (How) PURPOSE: Build/Create Strong Perimeter Lines (Why) Lines Used to Create: Diagonal, Horizontal

Graduation Builds Weight (What) Elevation: 1 – 89 Degrees (How) PURPOSE: Used to Build Foundation Within a Haircut (Why) Lines Used to Create: Diagonal, Horizontal, Vertical ***Note: Graduation is primarily placed occipital bone down; but can move up the head.

Layers Removes Weight (What) Elevation: 90 – 180 Degrees (How) PURPOSE: Creates Movement Lines Used to Create: Diagonal, Horizontal, Vertical

All 3 of your basic haircutting techniques are achieved through ELEVATION!!!!!!!

BLUNT HAIRCUT

GRADUATED HAIRCUT

LAYERED HAIRCUT

R * E * V * I * E * W

“What” it does…. Blunt Technique – Will produce the heaviest form. Graduated Technique – Will produce a visual build up of

weight. Layered Technique – Will remove weight.

“Why” do we do it? Blunt Technique – To Build Strong Exterior/Interior Lines Graduated Technique – To Build a Foundation in your

Haircut Layered Technique – To create movement.

PANELS

PANELS by definition are used for control and design in haircutting. In school you learn how to “Section & Sub-Section” hair in order to keep the hair in an orderly fashion.

Panels will be utilized in advanced haircutting and will teach you the art of creativity and how to build a haircut with “Foundation/Shape/Design”

There are primarily 3 Panels to every haircut; however some may have more than 3 depending on the complexity of the haircut.

▪ PANEL 1 – The “Outline” of your haircut. This is where your perimeter is created. You can utilize all cutting techniques in this Panel.

▪ PANEL 2 – The “Shape” of your haircut. This is where your shape and the majority of your weight is placed in the haircut. You use this panel to flatten or enhance your shape. All techniques are utilized in this Panel.

▪ PANEL 3 – The “Design/Free Range” of your haircut. This is the creative part of your haircut comes from. Connection or Disconnection can occur and techniques vary. Primarily the Blunt and Layered techniques are used in this Panel.

SHAPES Along with every haircutting there is

a shape. Some examples are:

Square Round Concave Asymmetrical Convex

SQUARE Shapes

Square Exterior

Square Exterior/Interior

ROUND Shapes

Short Round Layers

Long Round Layers

CONCAVE Shapes

Concave One Length

Concave Graduation

ASYMMETRICAL Shapes

Short Graduated

Long Blunt

CONVEX Shapes

“HOW” Do You Do It?

MASTER HAIRCUTTING

EXECUTE TECHNIQUES & SHAPES

Achieved By: Elevation Overdirection Design Lines Partings

HOW TO EXAMPLES********* Round Long Layers

Technique: Layers Shape: Round

▪ Achieved Thru: Pie Sections / Follow Round of Head

Concave Layers Technique: Layers Shape: Concave

▪ Achieved Thru: Overdirection / Elevation 180

Long Layers Technique: Layers Shape: Square

▪ Achieved Thru: Elevation 180

NOW YOU DO IT!!!!!!

For the haircuts listed below list the technique & shape that would be executed to achieve this look:

▪ Inverted Bob

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▪ Classic Bob

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▪ Pixie Cut

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▪ Wedge

ANSWERS

Inverted Bob Technique: Graduation/Layers Shape: Concave Achieved Through Diagonal Lines

Classic Bob Technique: Blunt Shape: Square Achieved Through Horizontal Lines

Pixie Cut Technique: Layers Shape: Round Achieved Through Following Round of Head

Wedge Technique: Graduation Shape: Convex Achieved Through Diagonal Partings

TOOLS & BODY POSITION

There are various tools that are used during haircutting, in which each perform a different function:

Shear – Creates strong shapes, clean lines & facets.Razor – Softer effects that destructs shapes and creates texture.Thinning Shears – Used to blend lines, create texture & remove weight.Clippers – Used to create close tapers and haircuts that are closer to the head.

Edgers – Used to clean up hairlines and detail work.Cutting Comb – Teeth spacing varies with density of hair. Proper selection is essential for adequate tension.

HAIR DESIGN LINES

Horizontal Heaviest Form Creates Square Shapes

Vertical Lightest Form Used for Graduated & Layered Techniques

Diagonal Used for Blending Creates Concave & Asymmetrical Shapes

Curved Used to Create Circular & Parabolic Shapes

PARADIGM SHIFT

A paradigm shift has occurred here today and you will begin your journey to become a “master” stylist……

Focus & Master The

Basic Techniques

Practice & Apply

Principles At School

Become a Master Stylist