HOW-TO STEPS

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  Create five sections as shown.

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  Create a vertical parting from crown to just below the occipital. Create the desired length using a rounded layer technique.

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  Elevate hair as shown.  The hair can be cut shorter through the crown area and extended to any length.

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  Continue cutting in this manner, pivoting around the head shape.

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  Work to the side of the head in this manner.  The objective is to create a rounded, layered look, sitting on top of longer lengths.

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  Return to the original guideline and cut the opposite side, this time over-directing each parting to the original guide to create asymmetry.

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  Pivot along the head shape to the final section as shown, elevating as necessary to remove unwanted weight.

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  Create a parting from the crown to the temple and establish the desired top length.

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  Work in sections pivoting off of the crown, over-directing each to the original guide.

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  Create a curved fringe to open one side of the face.  Use the comb to control the line.

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  Chip out an angular line around the cheekbone.

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  Texturize the lengths by cutting into the hair freehand to create a chunky, haphazard effect.

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