4. Cut Sections 3 and 4

1. Position the client’s head upright.

2. Drop sections 3 and 4.

3. 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.

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

held in secondary position.

5. Secure the hair at the center of the back by placing the

large teeth of the comb through the hair and against the client’s neck.

6. Using secondary scissors position, cut to the guideline.

Remember to cut at 0°.

7. Again, cut from the center to the right, and then from thecenter to the left.

8. Check the balance in the mirror and make corrections

before continuing.

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 in this area can cause an uneven perimeter below the ear.

5. Cut Sections 5 and 6

1. Drop all remaining hair.

2. If the hair is dense, subsection as necessary.

3. Comb the hair into gravity and evenly distribute it.

‼️Note: It is important to evenly distribute the hair and comb it into gravity, without allowing it to shift forward. Shifting the hair forward will cause a convex side perimeter.

4. Using secondary scissors position, cut to the guideline (not above or below) starting at the back center.

5. Cut from the center to the right front hairline, and thenfrom the back center to the left front hairline.

6. Check the balance in the mirror and make final corrections as necessary.

Strong Growth Patterns

Growth patterns will affect the way you cut. Keep these points in mind:

• Allow strong growth patterns to fall naturally into gravity.

• Use very light tension when combing and cutting hair with strong growth patterns.

• As an alternative, dry the hair before cutting any hair with strong growth patterns or strong curl.

One Length Cut...

17. A