One Length Technique

***begin by creating your 6 sections***

Cut/Establish the Guideline (Cut Sections 1 and 2):

1. To begin cutting, center yourself directly behind the client.

2. For control, position the client’s head forward to create asolid plane (the neck) on which to cut.

3. Take out the clips that are securing sections 1 and 2

4. Using the fine teeth of the comb to create maximum tension, comb the hair into gravity (don’t shift hair to the side) and at 0° (without elevation).

5. Holding the scissors in secondary position (thumb and fingers down) and parallel to the section parting, cut the hair.

Drop sections 3 and 4.

1. Subsection the hair if you cannot see the guideline

clearly. Remember that higher density requires smaller

subsections. You should always be able to see the

guideline.

2. Comb the hair into gravity, following with the scissors

held in secondary position.

3. Using secondary scissors position, cut to the guideline. Remember to cut at 0°.

Cutting by the Ear:

When cutting by the ear, hold the hair with the wide teeth of the comb to produce light tension. Allow the ear to protrude and let the hair fall loosely. Not taking extra care inthis area can cause an uneven perimeter below the ear.