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Last updated: May 31, 2017

The Trendsetter Cut from Farouk

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Section a half-circle at the interior and divide it into 4 triangular pivotal partings. The 1-inch wide fringe area is left out.

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Take vertical partings from the nape to the apex and project the hair horizontally, positioning your fingers vertically and sculpting with your shears.

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Use a mobile design line by following the curve of the scalp.

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Sculpt a solid contour line on both sides, solid in the natural fall distribution.

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Release the first section and apply a shifted distribution while connecting to the apex with your shears.

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Project the second triangle 90 degrees and connect it diagonally with the razor from the apex to the front to create an increased layer form.

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The third triangle is a shifted distribution and is connected to the apex with a non-parallel finger position.

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Project the fourth triangle 90 degrees and sculpt with the razor.

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Distribute the fringe area towards the apex and connect it to the length.

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Finished look.

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Finished look.

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The Trendsetter Cut from Farouk

The Trendsetter isn’t afraid to step outside the box and redefine beauty in a fresh way. This look adds femininity and sleekness to an edgy undercut with the incorporation of muted color tones. The Trendsetter is perfect for the client who embraces trending fashion colors and who confidently rocks short hair. They will get a thrill from leading a style revolution—and will have you to thank for it.  
Artist: Richard Jordan
Photographer: Richard Monsieurs
Makeup Artist: Juliette den Ouden
Wardrobe: Gerline Hornsveld

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HOW-TO STEPS

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    1

    Section a half-circle at the interior and divide it into 4 triangular pivotal partings. The 1-inch wide fringe area is left out.

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    2

    Take vertical partings from the nape to the apex and project the hair horizontally, positioning your fingers vertically and sculpting with your shears.

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    3

    Use a mobile design line by following the curve of the scalp.

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    4

    Sculpt a solid contour line on both sides, solid in the natural fall distribution.

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    5

    Release the first section and apply a shifted distribution while connecting to the apex with your shears.

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    6

    Project the second triangle 90 degrees and connect it diagonally with the razor from the apex to the front to create an increased layer form.

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    7

    The third triangle is a shifted distribution and is connected to the apex with a non-parallel finger position.

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    8

    Project the fourth triangle 90 degrees and sculpt with the razor.

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    9

    Distribute the fringe area towards the apex and connect it to the length.

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    10

    Finished look.

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    11

    Finished look.

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