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Cutting Curly Layers for Air-Dried Styling

Smiling woman with dark, curly hair featuring layered styling and face-framing fringe, showcasing a low-maintenance haircut for natural curls.
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3 Curl Cutting Tips for Well-Balanced Shape & Structure Curly haircuts can feel like uncharted territory—and it’s no surprise why. Most beauty schools barely scratch the surface, often relying on outdated techniques like straightening the hair before a cut.    #ONESHOT Winner and ARC™ Scissors Artistic Team Member Victoria Schrager (@victoria.hairart) addresses these challenges in her BTC University course, “Low-Maintenance Layers”. Here are three key techniques from Victoria’s course to help you confidently cut frizz-free layers that work naturally with air-dried curls.   1. Use Light Tension  Victoria highlights the importance of using light tension when cutting curly...