Mid-Length Men's Haircut
Step by step guide on how to cut a mid-length basic layer men's haircut, from Stacey Broughton, myhairdressers.com
This men's haircut - a Jim Morrison inspired rock 'n' roll style - is a classic masculine mid-length basic layer, softly framing the contours of the face. It can be worn textured or straight...
Before: Matthew before the cut.
Step 1: In order to accommodate the natural characteristics of the hair, begin by refining the outlines. The outline sections are dependent on the hair quality.
Step 2: Next, work on the outline in the side area. Create a horizontal section from the temple, following the round of the head. Then create a vertical section from behind the ear and work parallel horizontal sections up to this line. Cut an angled line with tension in your fingers towards the point of the nose. Note that as the hair is textured, this length, when dry, will sit on the bridge of the nose.
Step 3: Repeat this process on the second side, checking the balance as you proceed.
Step 4: Next, take a diagonal section in the fringe area from above the temple, travelling back across the head. This will encompass the side area which you will use as a guide for the fringe. Cut this initial section with a slight curve.
Step 5: Continue with the diagonal section up to the crown, using the previous and side section as a guide. Note that everything is pulled down onto the outline guide.
Step 6: Repeat this process on the other side.
Step 7: Because the front sections cross over, create a corner in the front. Then check and refine.
Step 8: Then check the outline perimeter in the front, technically and visually.
Step 9: Next, return to the initial side section and create a vertical section into the nape. Continue the outline from the side to the nape, choosing an acute angle to maintain length through the perimeter in the back. Use tension and cut on the surface of the skin. Then refine through the fingers.
Step 10: Continue with vertical sections until you reach the round of the head in the back.
Step 11: Repeat this process on the second side.
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