Cutting Guide – How to Use Different hair Cutting Techniques
Stationary Guide
A stationary guide is a point that does not move, used most frequently for long layered haircuts to add weight into layers. To use one, follow these steps:
– Comb out the section of hair you intend to cut.
– Grasp the section with your fingertips.
– Part out a diagonal section.
– Position your fingers parallel to the section and elevate it until it lands over-directed onto the stationary guide.
– Alternatively, you can create a spatial object to over-direct the hair instead. This is known as spatial over-direction, and it can help create mobility, closeness, and visual texture in the finished haircut. It can also reduce weight for precision bottom edges.
Layering
Layering is a technique used to add volume and texture to a haircut and soften hard lines or reduce bulk.
– Divide each section into subsections for more accessible work.
– Hold the first subsection between your thumb and first finger (or index and middle fingers for left-handed people).
– Make a vertical cut along this section using your scissors. This first cut will serve as your guideline for future haircuts.
– Repeat this process with the other two sections. When layering the top front and right side (or left front for left-handed people), turn towards your patron.
– Always cut from a position that provides optimal access to each section being worked on.
Remember, hair-cutting techniques require top-of-the-line tools and understanding each client’s hair type and texture.
