Establish a 1-inch profile section to the front hairline through to the nape. Take a radial parting from the crown to the top of each ear.

Start at the crown, comb the section perpendicular to the head, elevate to 90 degrees, and cut a guide to length, approximately 4 inches long.

From the crown work toward the front hairline, comb perpendicular, elevate to 90 degrees, and cut to follow the head shape.

From the crown work toward the nape, combing perpendicular. Elevate to 90 degrees, and cut to follow the head shape.

Notice the change in hand position, the section is held from the bottom, and the fingers are pointed up.

Take horizontal partings from the occipital to the top of each ear. Take a slight diagonal forward section, using the guide to length from the profile. Comb perpendicular, elevate to 90 degrees and cut to follow the guide.

Take horizontal partings from the occipital to the top of each ear. Take a slight diagonal forward section, using the guide to length from the profile. Comb perpendicular, elevate to 90 degrees and cut to follow the guide.

Continue with slight diagonal forward sections. Work by taking half of the previous section, and continue working with the same distribution and elevation.

Repeat this technique on the opposite side. Notice the change in hand position, the hair is held from the top, and the fingers are pointed down.

Cross-check by pulling equal amounts of hair from the same reference point, and measure to see if the lengths are balanced.

Take pivoting sections from the crown. Comb perpendicular, elevate to 90 degrees and cut following the guideline.

Repeat the technique on the opposite side. Notice the chance in hand position, the fingers are pointed up.

Continue pivoting to the radial parting with the same distribution and elevation.

Cross-check by pulling equal amounts of hair from the same reference point, and measure to see if the lengths are balanced.

Take horizontal sections in front of the radial. Comb perpendicular, elevate to 90 degrees and cut from the profile out, following the head shape.

Repeat the technique on the opposite side. Work from side to side with the same distribution and elevation to ensure balance.

Continue all the way through to the front hairline, repeating the technique, maintaining the same distribution and elevation.

Repeat the technique on the opposite side.

Finish by using diagonal back section to cross-check.