Cutting Techniques Flashcards
Scissor over comb
How is it done?
Result/Effect?
The hair is picked up with a comb and cutting straight across with scissors Using the comb as a guide
Blunt effect. The length depends on the comb placement
Scissor over fingers
How is it done?
Result?
The hair is picked up and placed between first 2 fingers and cut straight across. 6-7 sections.
Only go 2 fingers at a time. Don’t go past knuckles
Result - blunt
Free hand cutting
How is it done?
Result?
The hair is cut without the comb or attachments or fingers.
Result - no effect. Not a specific technique
Blunt cutting
How is it done?
Result?
The hair has to be cut straight across horizontally. Leaves the section heavy/ solid
Result- blunt. Good for thin hair
Neck shaping
How is it done?
Result?
Apply graduation at the back of the neck (Nape) and lining out the back. Keeping it wide and NATURAL line.
Result - refining technique
Hair growth patterns
How is done?
Things that we can’t change. Best to work with it. Just do what you can
Texturizers
How is it done?
Result/Effect?
These are used to do 2 things.
- Remove weight - mid texture
- Blend cutting lines - end texture
Result - soft, textured
Do when it’s dry. It won’t sit true
Thinning Scissor
How is done?
Result?
Used to remove weight from the hair without removing the length
They have teeth on both blades
Clipper over comb
How is it done?
Effect/result?
The hair is picked up with a comb and cut straight across with clippers.
Comb is used as a glide.
Designed to be a continuous motion.
Result- blunt
Clipper with numbers
How is done?
Result/Effect
Guards, attachments, numbers, clips
1 to 8.
Cutting hair with attachments on clippers that cut to a preset length.
Result- depends on pressure and density
Trimmers
How is it done
Result/Effect
These are a finishing tool used to refine and sharpen edges, line outs, boxing. Used at the end
Refining
Razor Cutting
How is it done?
Result?
The hair is cut with a razor. Used to slice and texturise hair.
Hair must be wet.
Razor cutting
How is it done
Result?
The hair is cut with a razor to remove length and adds texture in one action.
Must wet hair.
Highly texture. Not good for curly hair.
Razor over comb (rotational razor cutting)
How is it done?
Result
The hair is cut with razor moving continually around the head.
Old fashioned technique.
Hair must be wet.
Creates alot of texture
Uniform layering
All the same length all over.
Creates a round shape - e.g Buzz cut