No, but the confusion is understandable with this tapered, clipper-over-comb cut with a textured top from Jason Reyes, Grooming Expert and International Trainer for Paul Mitchell. Jason notes that this clipper cut can be customized to the client’s head shape, making it ideal for weak hairlines or odd growth patterns. Comb it to the side for a clean look; “tszuj” the top lengths for edgy texture. “Build some weight at the parietal ridge to support the top,” suggests Jason. “The tapered edge will provide more mileage for the cut.” Here’s the how-to:
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Clip away the top section. Start on the right side. Using a clipper-over-comb technique, work to the center back; then continue to the hairline on the other side. Work with a 0-A blade and a clipper comb, hold the comb horizontally, scoop up all the hair and swipe the clipper over the spine of the comb to remove all the hair in the comb.
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Once all the hair has been removed, switch to a 1-A blade. With a scooping, heel-to-toe motion, start at the sideburn hairline and lightly cut short-to-long on top, keeping the clipper in constant motion.
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At the back hairline and nape, scoop to just below the occipital bone. Do an over-the-ear taper up from the hairline, and use the corner of the clipper to clean around the ear.
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