Visualize a high, tilted horseshoe-shaped parting. It should sit higher at the front hairline to allow for more scalp exposure and the back of the horseshoe should rest just below the occipital bone.

Start removing bulk from the bottom half of the head using freehand clipper work with the #1.5 blade.

Continue removing weight until the bottom half of the head is complete. 

Then, go back in to the bottom half with the #1 blade, working freehand with moderate tension to create scalp exposure in Zone 1.

Continue around the back and both sides. 

Then, start with the horizontal transition. With a closed blade, work freehand suspended in panels to create a square shape on the top half of the head.

Continue working in panels around the top of the head. 

Square off the top with a closed blade working freehand suspended with the clipper. Take the necessary amount of length down to create a flat top.

Starting on one side, refine the square silhouette with freehand suspended clipper work.

Continue around the back of the head, to the other side and the front hairline. 

Go back into Zone 1 with freehand clipper work and freehand fanning to refine the fade. Make adjustments according to growth direction.

Refine the transition with freehand suspended scissor work.

Continue working with freehand suspended scissors throughout the top. 

Strengthen the shape by etching in the front hairline. Work from the center out.

Finished Look

Finished - Profile

Finished Look - Back