There are many factors to consider when cutting different styles, but some things are universal whatever the cut. The following cutting techniques can be used in many styles, and cutting is a vital skill to master.
Sectioning
Cutting the hair is a very important part of the cut. It is important to section all the hair to prepare it for the cut and to work with care; it’s nice to have clips on hand to keep sectioned hair out of the way. Having a water spray available while cutting is also a bonus, as the hair can fry while cutting. It is best to cut wet hair for the basic cut and then custom after the hair has been fully styled, before using any finishing products. Always remove all hair after cutting to reduce the risk of slipping during blow-drying.
Cutting club
A technique that consists of using the scissors to create a constant weight line in the hair, simply cutting in a straight line. This is often used for bobs or single-length cuts and sometimes in men’s cuts. It is the original cutting technique and is a basic skill that must be mastered before progressing.
Chip cutting
A fairly new technique that seems to have become popular in the last ten years. It can be used for many cuts, but is particularly good for smoothing the edges rather than cutting straight lines. It can be used in two ways: a deep chip cut or a small chip. Cutting deep will leave the hair a bit messier at the ends, making it look the way it does when it has grown out a bit. A smaller chip helps smooth out a cut and creates some texture around the basic cut, rather than straight lines or thick edges.
Scissors on comb
It is used to remove weight from shorter hair, usually in the neck area and occasionally on the sides when cutting at the ears, especially men’s hair. This technique takes a lot of practice to master. What happens is that the comb moves very slowly following the shape of the cut (which normally follows the contours of the head shape) and the scissors cut above the comb, removing excess weight or hair that appears longer. than the rest. .
You can use this technique in conjunction with the medium length haircut, while still removing weight, but with a smooth undercut to create texture. It is not recommended to do this chipping technique on fine or fine hair as marks or lines may appear in the haircut, unless you are interested in aiming for a textured, choppy cut. Practice definitely makes perfect with this cut, and it can take many years to fully master; Practicing with a doll’s head can help!
Channel cut
A technique that consists of cutting with scissors while gliding over hair that is laid flat; you do not collect hair in one section. This is always done on dry hair and normally on layered hair, again to take weight off and put a sliced cut into the hairstyle. Never start cutting the channel too high on the head as it can cause the hair to be cut too short and stand out.
Slice
It takes the weight and volume out of the hair, but the scissors need to be very sharp for this. Otherwise, they pull the hair and can damage the hair structure. This technique has a similar effect to old-fashioned thinning scissors, as it makes some hair shorter, thus thinning the hair or creating some softness and cuts. The difference is that with the cut, it is done when you see weight that needs to be removed, or where you want to smooth and add slices to the hair. It is also only in small amounts, while thinning scissors cut the entire section and do not give the same smooth effect.