HOW-TO STEPS

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  Britni prior to the cut.

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  At the front hairline, take a diagonal back section through to the mid ear.

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  Take a central vertical section, comb to 90° and point cut, rounding with the head shape.

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  Continue with vertical sections and over direct to the center guide.

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  Repeat on the opposite side.

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  Create a zigzag halo section.

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  Using the guide to length created by the face frame. Comb the hair at the sides to 90° and block layer with point cutting.

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  Repeat this technique around the entire head shape.

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  To establish the perimeter, comb the lengths to natural fall, elevate to 45° and slice to create a soft textured edge.

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  Across the top of the head take horizontal sections.

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  Using the guide from the underneath, comb to 90°, and point cut round.

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  With the next section, alternate the technique by using deep C–curvature slicing.

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  Repeat alternating the technique, until all remaining sections have been cut.

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  Use a diffuser on high heat and low speed to dry.

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  Detail the shape with deep slicing.

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