Texturizing Techniques

‼️Attention: Use caution when applying any of these techniques closer to the scalp than mid shaft. If too much density is removed, the haircut may collapse. Ifthe hair is coarse, short ends may “pop up.”

Thinning

Use either the blending or thinning shears as your primary tools 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.

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 with the blade closing slightly. Use this technique throughout the haircut to create separation, reduce bulk, and soften the cut.

Point Cutting

To point cut, use the points of the standard scissors as follows:

1. Place the blade of the scissors approximately 1" to 1/2" into the 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.

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.

Texturizing Techniques

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