Balanced Round Graduation

Balanced round graduation hair cut
 
Step by step guide on how to cut a balanced round graduation, from Stacey Broughton, myhairdressers.com
 
"Hello Halo" is a suitable, balanced, rounded shape, which embraces texture and color, and is compliant with a modern lifestyle. A balanced play between the Noughties and Twenties. Biba-esque and Now!
 
Balanced round graduation - Before the haircut
 
Before: Lauren before the cut.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - Section hair in a V shape
 
Step 1: The hair is sectioned from the temple working to a point in the crown area, creating a V-shape section.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - Cut in front of the ear
 
Step 2: Start with a diagonal section from the front hairline, to in front of the ear, resting the comb on the skin and the hair to be accurate with the angle. Point a line towards the tip of the ear. At this stage we need to create weight on the outline.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - Cut with a pointing technique
 
Step 3: Continue with diagonal sections, following the outline shape, again using a pointing technique. This weighted panel will provide a guide for the back.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - take a diagonal hair section
 
Step 4: Next take a diagonal section around the head from top of the ear to the nape.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - Cut with a poiting technique
 
Step 5: With a pointing technique start the section from the middle, working the centre.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - Cut from centre to ear
 
Step 6: Next from the centre to the ear.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - Cut from centre to back
 
Step 7: Then from the centre to the back. This ensures a good amount of weight behind the ear and a fluid line.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - Cut with comb as a guide
 
Step 8: The following sections are taken parallel to the outline, these sections are again pointed using the comb as a guide. Establishing the outline is integral to the graduation process, lending a freedom to the movement of the hair, and insuring a clean shape.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - Cut hair with a comb as a guide
 
Step 9: Repeat this process on the other side, employing your comb as a guide.
 
Cut balanced round graduation - Check the cutting balance
 
Step 10: Be cautious to check the balance between both sides. Notice the sections run parallel to the outline on both sides.
 
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