HAIRCUTTING

OUTLINE

• Why Study Haircutting
• Basic Priniciples
• Consultaions
• Tools
• Posture and Body Positioning

WHY STUDY HAIRCUTTING

• It is the basic understanding and foundational skills which all hair design is built
• Relying on your skills and techniques builds confidence, trust and loyalty between you and your clients
• Being able to duplicate an existing haircut from a photo builds a stronger relationship between you and your clients
• A good haircut that is easy to style and maintain will build client retention

BASIC PRINCIPLES

• A good haircut begins with the basic understanding of the headshape
• Hair responds differently on various areas of the head, depending on the length and cutting techniques
• Always be aware of where the head curves and turns and changes, it will help you achieve the look you and your client are seeking
• Reference points on the head mark where the surface of the head changes (ie: ears, jawline, occipital bone )
• These points are used to establish design lines

UNDERSTANDING THE HEADSHAPE AND REFERENCE POINTS

• Finding balance within the design so that both sides of the haircut turn out the same
• Develop the ability to create the same haircut consistantly
• Showing where and when it is necessary to change techniques

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STANDARD REFERENCE POINTS

• Apex-the highest point at the top of the head
• Occipital Bone-the bone that protudes at the base of the skull
• Parietal Ridge-the widest area of the head, from temple to bottom of crown
• Four Corners-two located at the front and two at the back

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AREAS OF THE HEAD

• Top and Fringe
• Sides
• Crown
• Nape
• Front and Back

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Lines and Angles
Every haircut is made up of lines and angles. A "line"is a thin continuous mark used as a guide. And "angle" is the space between two lines or surfaces that intersect at a given point. Two basic lines used in haircutting are straight and curved. The head is made up of curved and straight lines itself so cutting lines into the hair makes the hair fall into place.

There are three types of straight lines in haircutting:

• Horizontal-these are parallel to the horizon or the floor, used to build weight
• Vertical-Usually described as up and down, do the opposite and remove weight
• Diagonal-have a sloping or slanting directions, used to create fullness

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