Texturizing Techniques

Thinning- Use either the blending or thinning shears as your primarytools to thin hair. To lightly soften the edges of the hair, place the thinning shears over the section to be cut and 

move the shears back and forth over the section until the length is removed.

Point Cutting- To point cut, use the points of the standard scissors as 

follows:

1.  Place the blade of the scissors approximately 1 to 1V" intothe ends of the hair to be cut. 

2.  Angle the blades slightly.

3.  Cut a "V" shape into the hair.

Point cutting not only removes length, it also creates softness in the perimeter line by releasing weight and creating an uneven finish to hair ends.

Chipping- This technique is performed with a standard scissors. You use the scissors blades to cut into the perimeter from the outside inward. Use this technique to create open spaces in the weight ofthe perimeter, producing a soft to wispy effect.

Slide Cutting- This technique is performed with a standard scissors. Run the scissors blades down the hair shaft toward the end withthe blade closing slightly. Use this technique throughout the haircut to create separation, reduce bulk, and soften the cut.

Slithering- This technique is performed with a standard scissors. Use 

the scissors blades in a back-combing motion with the bladeclosing slightly. 

Use this technique throughout the haircut to create 

separation, reduce bulk, and soften the cut.