Graduated Technique (continued)

-Find the guideline.

-Using primary scissors position, cut hair to the guideline.

-Working from the center to the right and then from the center to the left, repeat finding the correct elevation andcutting to the guideline for the remainder of sections 3 and 4. When you get to the ear area, there will be no guideline underneath. Continue the back perimeter line through to the front hairline. Hold the hair with light tension in the wide teeth of the comb. The elevation right over the ears is 0°.

-Check for balance.

5. Cut sections 5&6

 Drop sections 5 and 6.

-Using the wide teeth of the comb, distribute the hair 

evenly (fanned out) over the crown.

-With the client’s head upright, continue using the comb elevation to graduate the hair. Keep in mind:

•  Elevation is not the same everywhere. For example, at the sides of the head, elevation can be almost 0°, while at the top of the head, the elevation is high.

•  Use smaller subsections (approximately 1/2") in sections 5 and 6 to transition from the side to the topof the head.

•  Hold hair T to the section.

•  Use primary scissors position.

•  As always, use a light tension when cutting hair that has a strong growth pattern.

•  Hold your scissors parallel to the subsection part.