1970s Multi-Layered, Mid-Length Cut
1 x ‘W’ Fringe Section
2 x Top Sections (either side of the 'W' Fringe)
2 x Front Sections (1 each side)
2 x Above Ear Sections (1 each side)
2 x Behind Ear Sections (1 each side)
1 x Back Section
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Top Reference
Take 'W' Fringe Section straight up and cut on a curve. After desired length, cut then deep point cut to remove weight.
Cut Top Sections together over Fringe Section on a curve. These sections are disconnected 2-3 cm. longer than the Fringe Section.
Cut Back Section by taking a horizontal section of hair straight up and cutting above the crown.
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Take the two Behind the Ear Sections and cut together over the Back Section at a disconnect 2-3 cm. longer than the Back Section.
Comb the Above the Ear sections together up and over crown and cut on a curve, disconnected 2-3 cm. longer than the previous section.
Over-direct Front Sections and cut together (over Fringe Section) on a curve. Again, this is cut disconnected shorter than previous section by 2-3 cm. (project hair halfway between Side and Fringe Sections).
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1970s Multi-Layered, Mid-Length Cut
Here comes the sun! Dario Controneo of DCI Education designed this multi-layered, mid-length cut to have a strong 1970s vibe. The side-swept fringe and natural styling creates the ideal base for a melted balayage technique using sunny gold-toned color.
HOW-TO STEPS
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1 x ‘W’ Fringe Section
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2 x Top Sections (either side of the ‘W’ Fringe)
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2 x Front Sections (1 each side)
2 x Above Ear Sections (1 each side) -
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2 x Behind Ear Sections (1 each side)
1 x Back Section -
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Top Reference
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Take ‘W’ Fringe Section straight up and cut on a curve. After desired length, cut then deep point cut to remove weight.
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7
Cut Top Sections together over Fringe Section on a curve. These sections are disconnected 2-3 cm. longer than the Fringe Section.
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8
Cut Back Section by taking a horizontal section of hair straight up and cutting above the crown.
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9
Take the two Behind the Ear Sections and cut together over the Back Section at a disconnect 2-3 cm. longer than the Back Section.
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10
Comb the Above the Ear sections together up and over crown and cut on a curve, disconnected 2-3 cm. longer than the previous section.
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11
Over-direct Front Sections and cut together (over Fringe Section) on a curve. Again, this is cut disconnected shorter than previous section by 2-3 cm. (project hair halfway between Side and Fringe Sections).
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