haircutting 1 * 2 * 3 techniques * shapes * execution
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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