Twisting- Use this technique either to create an entire haircut or to texturize a specific area.

1.  Take a 1" square section of hair and twist it. 

2.  Place the open blade of the standard scissors at the bottom of the twisted hair.

3.  Slide the blade through the strand, opening and closing the scissors slightly.

4.  When you reach the end of the section and want to remove length, close the scissors as you slide through theends.

5.  Release the twist and comb the hair down.

Channeling- This technique is performed with a standard scissors in theinterior of a haircut in either long or short hair. Use it to create a strong effect with noticeable variations in length. Also use it to reduce bulk or weight in a shape.

1.  Starting at the first section where you want to reduce weight, place the stationary blade of a standard scissors against the head.

2.  Slide the scissors diagonally across the section until you reach the end of that section.

3.  Comb the area where the hair has been cut.

4.  Check to see if you have removed enough weight.

5.  If necessary, repeat the process.

6.  Repeat with additional areas where you want to reduce weight.

Razor Tapering- This technique is performed with a straight razor. Use a light touch to produce a softness at the ends of the hair. Or, to create a dramatic effect in the interior of the hair, cut at a 45° angle to the hair strand.Use extreme caution when using the razor on extremely curly hair. It can be difficult to judge the tension when curly hair is wet. Don’t use a razor on bleached hair because it can cause the hair strands to stretch and break.