HOW-TO STEPS

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

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

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  Continue the block layering through to the front hairline.

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

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

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

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  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.

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

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

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

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

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

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  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.

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

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  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.

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  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.

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

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  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.

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