HOW-TO STEPS

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  Before the cut apply Superstar leave-in conditioner as the cutting agent. Take a profile parting and then create two diagonal sections from below the crown to the top of the ear.

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  To start the cut, take a central profile section at the back. Comb and elevate the hair to 90degrees to the round of the head and eliminate the corner of weight using point cutting.

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  Continue taking vertical sections towards the ears. Over direct each section slightly back to maintain length throughout the perimeter.

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  Note the change of body and hand position. Repeat the same technique on the opposite side. to the hair use deep slicing.

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  Now take two diagonal sections from the crown to each recession.

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  Behind the ears, work with pivoting sections. Create a disconnected layering pattern by point cutting squarely to the head shape.

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  The remaining hair in front of the ear is over-directed back to a stationary guide to maintain length to the front corner.
  

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  Repeat the same technique on the opposite side.

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  To separate the fringe take a centre parting and two diagonal sections from the top of the head. Before cutting blow the fringe dry to find its natural fall.

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  Comb the deep fringe forward and reshape using point cutting at a low elevation.

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  Over-direct and work slightly rounded towards the sides.

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  Point-cutting is used to clean up the fringe and soften where needed.

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  Use a TIGI Pro Large Round Brush and turn the ends slightly under in preparation of fine detailing. Release the top and starting at the crown take a horizontal section. Over-direct to a high elevation and create yet another disconnection to the under area. The remaining hair at the top is over-directed back to the crown.

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  Repeat the same technique on the opposite side to complete the layering pattern.

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  After power drying use a TIGI Professional Sculpting brush to smooth out the cuticle.

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  Use small amount of Hard Head hairspray then straighten the hair with a TIGI Pro Flat Iron. To remove weight and give direction to the hair use a deep slicing technique.

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  Blast the hair with the drier applying HeadRush to give shine and natural separation.

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  To finish the cut apply Hard Head hairspray to emphasize the shape and give long lasting hold.