Take a horseshoe parting at the recession to under the crown. The position of horseshoe will vary depending on head shape.

Beginning in the center back, comb the hair up from the underneath perpendicular and establish a block layer guideline at one finger’s depth.

Continue the block layering through to the front hairline.

Blow-dry the hair to begin the scissor-over-comb technique.

Starting in the center nape, scissor-over-comb using the wide teeth to eliminate excess length.

Continue through to the sides, slightly tilting the teeth of the comb out from the head as it travels toward the block layering.

For better control at the ear area, fold the ear down. Hold the hair in the comb, detail the perimeter of the hairline and continue around the ear.

Repeat the scissor-over-comb technique using the narrow teeth of the comb, working the length shorter and further blending the graduation.

Continue the scissor-over-comb technique through to the sides.

Use the texturizing shear to rework the shape to soften the graduation.

Use the trimmer to remove any excess hair that grows outside the natural hairline.

Tighten up the hairline with a barbering comb for a natural finish.

Take a profile into a radial parting. Establish a vertical section and comb perpendicular. Use the guide to length from the block layer and point-cut square.

Continue with pivoting sections and repeat the technique, following the guide through to the radial parting.

Take a profile section from the crown through to the front hairline. Comb perpendicular, elevate to 90 degrees and using the guide to length at the crown, point-cut square.

Take horizontal sections across the top, using the guide to length from the profile. Comb perpendicular, elevate to 90 degrees and point-cut square, working from side to side.

Overdirect the last two sections back to the previous. This will help retain length at the front hairline.

Finish at the sides. Comb to natural fall, elevate to 45 degrees and point-cut the disconnected length at an angle, from short to long.