cutting technique
Aug 6, 2026
Beveling the Ends, the Finish That Makes Hair Turn Under on Its Own
Beveling the ends builds a soft under curve into the perimeter so hair turns under on its own. Here is how to cut a clean bevel that actually holds.
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Aug 4, 2026
Cutting Around Cowlicks and Double Crowns Without the Fight
A behind the chair guide to cutting cowlicks and double crowns so the hair lays where you want it instead of spiking up two weeks later.
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Aug 4, 2026
Getting More From Your Blending Shears Without Wrecking the Cut
How to use blending and thinning shears with control so you remove weight, add movement, and never leave a client with holes or frizz.
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Jul 27, 2026
Cutting the Graduated A Line Bob: Stacked Weight That Actually Moves
A clean pro walkthrough of the graduated A line bob, from sectioning and elevation to stacking weight and texturizing without losing the line.
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Jul 27, 2026
The Perfect Blunt Bob and Why the Line Is the Whole Haircut
How to cut a clean blunt bob that stays sharp without going stiff, from guide placement and tension control to keeping the perimeter soft enough to move.
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Jul 15, 2026
Graduation vs Layering, Knowing the Difference That Shapes Every Cut
Graduation builds weight and layering removes it. Here is how the two techniques actually differ and how to choose the right one behind the chair.
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Jul 15, 2026
Wet Cut or Dry Cut, How to Know Which One the Haircut Actually Needs
A behind the chair guide to choosing wet cutting, dry cutting, or a hybrid so every haircut lands with the right shape, weight, and finish.
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Jul 13, 2026
Cutting Long Layers Step by Step Without Wrecking the Length
Long layers are the most requested cut on the board, and this is how you build soft movement on long hair without stealing the length your client came in for.
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Jun 30, 2026
The Shullet, Cutting the Shag Meets Mullet Hybrid
A behind the chair breakdown of the shullet, the shag meets mullet shape your clients keep asking for and how to cut it with real control.
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Jun 29, 2026
Cutting the Full Layered Lob That Moves
How to build a full layered lob with real movement and weight control so the shape stays fresh as it grows out for your clients.
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Jun 25, 2026
Dusting the Ends: The Length Retention Skill Every Stylist Should Own in 2026
Dusting keeps ends healthy while holding onto length, and in 2026 it is one of the most requested maintenance skills behind the chair.
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Jun 24, 2026
Cutting the Modern Lob, Blunt vs Textured Perimeter
A breakdown of how to cut the 2026 lob, when to keep the perimeter blunt and when to break it up, plus the tension and sectioning that make it land.
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