Graduated Bob with Halo

Graduated bob with halo
 
Step by step guide on how to cut a graduated bob with halo, from Stacey Broughton, myhairdressers.com.
 
This Salon Classics cut is a mix of angles that result in unique shapes. This cut requires you to use classic graduation techniques to create a totally modern asymmetric feel.
 
Graduated bob - Before the haircut
 
Before: Model Jessica before the cut.
 
Graduated bob - Partition the hair into sections
 
Step 1: Partition the hair into three sections. Remember: clean sections.
 
Graduated bob - Section the nape area
 
Step 2: First the nape area. From the top of the left ear, to the top of the opposite temple. This will allow for the square clean outline on the left hand side.
 
Graduated bob - Section the crown area
 
Step 3: Secondly, the crown area. This area starts an inch in from the parting, runs round the contour of the head, and down below the crown area in a circular fashion. This area incorporates the curved round outline from the fringe to the back graduation.
 
Graduated bob - hair parting for a circular section
 
Step 4: This leaves a circular section, which is disconnected in the crown area to facilitate movement.
 
Graduated bob - Divide the hair
 
Step 5: Divide the first section from the crown to the back of the left ear. This allows you to concentrate on the graduation from the nape to the occipital bone.
 
Graduated bob - Take a vertical section of hair
 
Step 6: Next, take a vertical section in the centre back, divide the hair and take a narrow section from nape to crown.
 
Graduated bob - Cut to create a graduated effect
 
Step 7: Work your graduation in a classic form, moving up and pivoting around your initial section. Angle the fingers toward the chin to create a graduated effect. Do not cut the hair in the hairline too short to avoid an aggressive result.
 
Graduated bob - Pivot hair to achieve the angle
 
Step 8: Slowly pivot sections around to achieve the desired angle. Continue your sections towards the back of the ear.
 
Graduated bob - Cut for softness and movement
 
Step 9: Take diagonal sections that run down towards the front of the hairline and connect with underneath graduation. Now the internal shape extends to the front hairline. Remember that the outline is worked after all the internal graduation is complete. This allows for softness and movement when the hair is dry and sitting naturally. Remember to elevate the hair very slightly to round off (soften) the graduation.
 
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