Creating a square line on your long cuts is the first step in a beautiful haircut. It can be softened or rounded to detail, but this technique ensures you keep the important corner in front of the ear.

In this lesson, I show you how to create a soft square line using the razor. This technique is perfect for the long hair client wanting to have movement and texture without layering!

Side Swept Fringe is one of the most fundamental techniques for creating a fringe area. A side-swept fringe is a hair styling technique that involves cutting the hair in a diagonal shape so that it falls across the forehead, sweeping to one side. This style is often used to add a touch of glamour...

The "West Coast fringe" is a hair styling technique that involves cutting a fringe or bangs in a textured, piecey style that falls slightly to one side. This style is often associated with the relaxed, beachy vibes of the West Coast and is popular among those seeking a more effortless, natural-lo...

One of the challenges I have found when doing pixie cuts is getting the fringe area to lay nicely around the forehead. Here is a quick way to create a "piecey" effect that protects the recession area.

The key to creating a curtain fringe off a side part is ensuring the sides are balanced because not everyone wears a center part!

Following my 2/3-1/3 rule of texturizing will guarantee balance and an overall pleasing look to the finished cut.

Creating a signature look for someone requires a delicate touch. This fringe originates from my client's love of old Italian movies. I used modern techniques to give this a signature look. The "Italian movie fringe" is a hair styling technique named after the glamorous and timeless hairstyles se...

Feathered hair from the 70's may be getting an update, but the concept remains the same. When you over-direct the hair forward and cut it, it will push back and away from the face.

A razored side-swept fringe can be either heavy or soft depending on the elevation you hold the hair and the size of the stroke you use with the razor. In this video, I show you how to choose your intention!

"Bardot fringe" is a hair styling technique named after the iconic French actress Brigitte Bardot, who was known for her voluminous, tousled hairstyle and signature wispy bangs. The Bardot fringe is kept heavy and rounded with a little disconnection on the sides. It is a great technique to add to...

A V-Fringe is a very bold statement, not many clients will ask for it but when they do, this is a foolproof way of getting it done!

One of the laws of haircutting is if you hold the hair in natural fall and 0 degrees, you will get a heavy line. This fringe technique is great for keeping weight and creating that heaviness.

Carving is a beautiful technique to use when you want to increase movement and decrease bulk in wavy hair. My Carve and Slide scissors gently reduce hair inside of the C curvature pattern, encouraging the waves to move.

This technique is great when you have a client that needs fullness but doesn't want shorter layers. The key is to choose pieces from different areas of the head and keep your elevation high. This creates texture that blends seamlessly!

"Channel cutting" is a hair-cutting technique that involves cutting the hair in a series of parallel channels or ridges rather than using traditional blunt or tapered lines. This technique can create a more textured, layered look while also adding movement and volume to the hair. Channel cutting ...

"Rounding" is a hair-cutting technique used to soften the edges of a haircut and create a more natural, blended look. It is often used in conjunction with other cutting techniques, such as layering or texturizing, to help create a more cohesive and balanced hairstyle.

Rounding is a simple yet ef...

Carving from underneath creates a completely different effect than layering or slicing. It allows you to keep an inactivated surface while creating movement in the cut/shape.

Diamond filtering is a great way to get rid of those little hairs that hang over your bob line when your client moves their hair around. The diamond shape sectioning gives this technique its name, and I use it on all of my bobs! Diamond Filtering is a specialized hair-cutting technique that can h...

Shape Shifting is a technique I use to build or reduce the volume in my existing cut. It is a great technique to use if you want to change the shape of a cut that you've already created. Shape Shifting can be particularly useful for those who are looking to update or refresh an existing haircut, ...

Imprinting is a texturizing technique that can be either soft or dramatic, depending on how aggressive you are. It's perfect for short, thick hair to get maximum texture and separation. I love using it on my pixie cuts!

Silking is a texturizing technique I use on fine hair to create a piecy texture. It gives you small blunt ends inside your layering pattern, which creates visual bulk. You can use Silking on either long or short hair!

Star Texture is great on both fine and thick hair when you want to create fullness in the crown and don't want to create too many short layers.

The key to texture and movement in short hair is to create space while keeping the length. V sections isolate areas underneath the length and allow you to remove that bulk.

Weave cutting is all about creating a shape inside a shape. It can be used to either reduce or build volume and I only use this technique on curly hair.

Vertical Channels are great on shorter hair when you want to see separation and movement. They create peaks and valleys and visually elongate your shape.

I use Surface Cutting on bobs to collapse my shape and create movement. The most important thing to remember is where your starting points are and also that you are doing directional cutting.

I like to think of this as backing up my face framing. I. work in the opposite direction of the blended hair creating small points of interest that draw the eye and accent facial features.

Freehand slicing is a texturizing technique That removes weight from the inside of your shape and helps to create movement.

Have you ever over-texturized the fringe area? Try subdividing and leaving some of the hair solid, the mixing of textures is a nice change!

Do you struggle with the right side of a shortcut, just behind the ear? Keeping your arm, hand, and scissors in the proper position can be challenging! This week I will show you a trick I started using when I realized that the client's head actually moves!

If you want to soften a one-length line, you need to texturize where that line lives. Playing twister is a creative way to approach your technique.

Before, there were all the fancy ways of texturizing there was a technique I call pointing. It uses the points of the scissors to create different lengths, which reduces volume and introduces movement. This is an oldie, but definitely a goodie!

Asymmetry in cutting is beautiful but have you ever wondered how extreme you can go and still have it be balanced? Finding this 45* angle makes that decision easy!

Zig Zag partings give you a soft blend of short to long when you want to create disconnection in a cut.

The Sweet Spot bob is the perfect length to cut a bob. When placed correctly, it lengthens and slims the neck. In this video, I show you how to find that spot!

Creating space and movement where none exists is one of the beauties of disconnection. This teardrop shape separates the hair along the parietal ridge and occipital bone, allowing easy access to the widest areas of the head.

Sometimes there is just too much hair behind the ears when you get done with a bob. Placing a little classic graduation underneath can eliminate that hair and enhance your shape!

Back cutting is a great way to visually blend disconnection. In this video, you will learn how to work over the top from the shortest to the longest point and create seamless transitions in your cuts.

Face framing in hairstyling refers to the technique of cutting or styling the hair around the face in a way that draws attention to the features of the face and enhances its overall appearance. This can involve creating layers or adding texture around the face to highlight the cheekbones, jawline...

Slide cutting is a great technique for face-framing layers and also for creating a soft blend in your layering pattern.

Disconnected layering allows your client to maintain length while still being able to have shorter layers in the interior. Learn how to place disconnection to have a seamless blend.

Do you always start your layering pattern in the same place? I like to mix things up and keep it creative by thinking of different approaches for my cuts. Layering from the front gives a different experience for my clients.. and for me!

Protecting the baseline is one of the most important things you need to do when layering long hair. The area directly above the ear is the key to not creating a hole in your length.

Creating a strong V shape in long hair is definitely a challenge! This technique simplifies the process and gives you the ability to maintain balance from side to side.

Cross Over Layering allows you to access small areas that have excess weight. It is great in the hairline area to get rid of the bulk that happens as a result of a strong recession area.

On a short cut, the hairline is often the difference between it looking soft and feminine or dramatic and strong. In this video, we will explore how to use your cutting angles to create a short shape while keeping the edges soft.

Not all occipital bones are created equal! Many times we are faced with the challenge of creating fullness where it is lacking. I've found using square shapes combined with over direction is a great way to solve the problem.

Using a razor on the top of the head can be challenging. I have found that by adjusting the way you are holding it you don't have to! This video goes in depth on how to use the razor to create beautiful shapes.

Using pivoting sections on the top of the head allows you to work with a round shape and customize areas of length inside your cut. This video shows you how to create an increase in length through the front area without developing additional weight.

Have you tried using overdirection in your short haircuts? It is great for creating soft edges and length in the opposite direction you pull the hair.

Disconnection check is a technique used in hair styling to ensure that there are no visible lines or gaps between different sections of the hair that have been cut or styled separately. This technique is particularly important when creating more complex haircuts or styles involving multiple layer...

Should you start at the top or the bottom for scissor over comb? It depends!
When I'm removing a lot of hair I create my guide at the top of the section and work down from there. This removes the majority of the bulk and then all I have to do is refine and blend.

Have you ever had a client that has a very flat back of the head? They virtually have no occipital bone? This technique helps address that and creates a full, round shape.

Using scissor under comb is a great way to create a solid one length line with no elevation. The comb replaces your fingers allowing you to create a continuous line that flow effortlessly around the head.