10 Cuts For Every Client In Your Chair
Are you prepared to give every client the cut she (and he!) wants? Whether she wants a major chop or is just looking to add layers to her length, these 10 step-by-steps are the go-to cuts you need to have in your arsenal. Check ’em out!
1. How-To: Cool, Contoured Lob
Need some new ideas for how to spice up your mousy, winter brunettes? We’ve got your answer with this chic lob from Wella Professionals. This how-to delicately contours an on-trend, tousled lob using a foil technique, creating a dimensional and stunning color/cut combo. Get the how-to!
2. Contemporary Long Layers
She doesn’t need a dramatic chop to leave your chair looking like a rockstar. Point-cutting at a low elevation, combined with channel cutting, creates movement and a cutting-edge finish to this contemporary, head-turning look from TIGI’s Anthony Mascolo. Get the steps!
3. Classic Angled Bob
This sleek, angled bob from TONI&GUY creates a strong line from short in the back and lightly longer in front. Mastering this cut and refining the style is a “must” for every stylist with short-haired clients—especially going into the summer months when clients want shorter styles. Get the step-by-step!
4. Men’s Disconnected Undercut
Looking to build your men’s business? Then learn this trendy cut he can easily style on his own. Matty Conrad’s disconnected undercut for Schwarzkopf Professional is perfect for the guy without a lot of time. Get the steps!
5. Polygon Cut & Color
Balance is key when creating this polygon cut from Farouk Systems. The lines are flexible, but the cutting and styling techniques are precise, creating a harmonious blend of rigid angles and soft color. Check out the step-by-step for this liberated shape!
6. How-To: Curly Cut
Shrinkage gives curly hair an infamous reputation as being one of the most difficult hair textures to cut. Master curls while empowering your curly-haired clients with this fierce and feminine cut and contouring color from PHYTO Global Artistic Director Anthony Cristiano and Becky Janopoulous, Color Director for Anthony Cristiano Salon. Get the how-to!
7. How-To: Multi-Graduation
This modern, versatile shape from Joico celebrates the diversity of graduation. A fine attention to detail and close control of the internal and external shapes pull together to create an exciting look that inspires confidence. Get the steps!
8. How-To: Short, Chic Chop
Did you hear? Short is in this summer! Just ask Selena Gomez—she’s one of the most recent celebs to chop it all off. This step-by-step from Moroccanoil® Artistic Creative Director Peter Gray will help you perfectly understand how to master a short, chic chop. Check it out!
9. How-To: The Dutch Bob
Versatile and expressive, the Dutch Bob is modern in every way. This step-by-step was created b Living Proof’s Dutch-born Ward Stegerhoek, who was inspired by impressionistic principles when creating this modern take on a classic cut. Find out how you can recreate this look!
10. How-To: Razor-Cut Pixie
One of the best things about the hair industry? There are no rules! So even though this soft, chic pixie (with an edgy hint) could easily be cut with shears, we like how SEVEN® haircare Platform Educator Joseph Anthony uses a feather razor instead. Get the steps!
