HOW-TO STEPS

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  1

  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.

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

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

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

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  Continue around the back and both sides. 

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  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.

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  Continue working in panels around the top of the head. 

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  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.

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

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

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

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  Refine the transition with freehand suspended scissor work.

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  Continue working with freehand suspended scissors throughout the top. 

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

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  Apply American Crew® Pomade to the exterior of the shape to add shine and refinement.

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  Finished Look

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  Finished – Profile

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  Finished Look – Back