The Agnes - Short Graduated Layering

Short graduated haircut with layering
 
Step by step guide on how to cut The Agnes or a haircut with short graduated layering, from Lee Stafford, myhairdressers.com
 
This short pixie haircut is a look inspired by supermodel Agyness Deyn. A timeless look that can be adjusted in length to suit any age and personality.
 
Short graduated haircut - Before
 
Before: Allanah before the haircut.
 
Short graduated haircut - How to section the hair
 
Step 1: Start with a section that goes from recession, recession right the way back to a point underneath the crown.
 
Short graduated haircut - Section hair into a diamond
 
Step 2: The crown is then separated into a diamond with two offset diamonds on the top.
 
Short graduated haircut - Hair sectioning
 
Step 3: On the top, there are the two offset diamonds and a chevron at the front.
 
Short graduated haircut - How to start the cut
 
Step 4: Start the haircut in the centre-back, taking a vertical section slightly angled in to the nape of the neck. Proceeding sections are directed onto this initial section with minimal over-direction.
 
Short graduated haircut - Check for correct over-direction
 
Step 5: Having established several sections, cross check to insure correct over-direction.
 
Short graduated haircut - Continue towards the back of the ear
 
Step 6: Then continue until you reach the back of the ear.
 
Short graduated haircut - Increase the length towards the ear
 
Step 7: Notice the increase in length towards the ear, which is a result of the over-direction.
 
Short graduated haircut - Complete the back section
 
Step 8: Repeat this process on the other side. This completes the back section.
 
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