Texturizing Techniques

General Process for Texturizing Hair

Use these texturizing techniques after

cutting the hair and establishing the length and shape.

Most techniques can be used with either wet or dry hair

(except if you are using a razor, which is always done with

wet hair). You then determine a technique to use based on

the following:

• The desired effect: more or less volume, more or less

softness, etc.

• Density of the hair

• Texture of the hair (coarse, medium, or fine; curly or

straight)

• Amount of curl

• The tools most appropriate for the situation

When using any of these techniques, constantly check for

the reaction of the hair and the amount of texture being

created. Also, after styling the hair, check it again and

correct the texture as necessary.

‼️Note: Hair that is extremely curly and/or coarse should not be "thinned" too much. Removing too much weightcan cause the hair to expand or release too much

volume.

Texturizing Tools

In addition to standard scissors, you use these tools to

texturize hair:

• Blending shears

• Thinning shears

• Razor

When texturizing hair, you use these tools to thin, remove length, and release curl. All of these tools can also be used for other haircutting techniques.

Blending shears have notches on both blades, and remove approximately 25% of the weight in a section. When used

on the ends of the hair shaft, it helps to soften one-length cut ends. When used closer to the scalp or the middle of thehair shaft, the shorter pieces create lift and volume. used with dry hair.

Thinning Shears

Thinning shears have fine notches on one blade, while the other blade is a cutting blade. This tool removes 50% of theweight in a section. Use it to remove bulk in a haircut and soften the ends of coarse hair. used with dry hair.

Razor

Used with a soft touch, the razor softens the hair by tapering each hair strand. Always hold the razor with the guard toward you and never remove the guard to cut.

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