HOW-TO STEPS

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  Create a horseshoe section up top, working with the client’s desired part.

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  Then, clipper the sides and back to the desired length and clipper up to the top section, creating disconnection. Check to ensure the cut is balanced.

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  Comb and dampen the hair, then apply product for control and section the top in two.

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  Cut the perimeter of the disconnected top by directing the hair straight out at a 90 degree angle around the head and clean up the ends for a strong shape.

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  Establish the guideline on top of the head by taking a vertical section from the crown to the front hairline and cutting short to long, leaving more length in front. Cut horizontally across the top of the head following the guide.

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  Use a feather razor to create short pieces within the top layer, then use directional texturizing to support the comb-over style.

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  Fade using the longest to shortest blade, then detail the neck and the area around the ears. Then, use an edger near the temples for a polished look. Style as desired.

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  Finished look

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  Finished look—alternate view