Short Graduation - How To (2)

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Short hair with graduation - How to cut
 
Step 12: Repeat this process on the other side.
 
Short hair with graduation - Follow the curved internal shape
 
Step 13: Return to the first side and work vertical sections to the top of the ear, using a small amount of over direction and following the curved internal shape.
 
Short hair with graduation - Cross check the side
 
Step 14: Crosscheck the side area.
 
Short hair with graduation - Pivot the sections
 
Step 15: Next, continue with your sections, working towards the front. As you work down the line, pivot the sections from vertical to horizontal, using increasing elevation to maintain weight around the outline.
 
Short hair with graduation - Cut the other side of the hair
 
Step 16: Repeat this process on the other side.
 
Short hair with graduation - Point cut a curved outline
 
Step 17: Now dry the hair and point cut a curved outline from the nape to the back of the ear, then continue this line to the front.
 
Short hair with graduation - Point cut the other side
 
Step 18: Repeat this process on the other side.
 
Short hair with graduation - Bring down the top section
 
Step 19: Next, bring down the top section. Work with a central section from the crown to the front hairline, over directing back and creating length in the front.
 
Short hair with graduation - Cut parallel sections
 
Step 20: Continue with parallel sections throughout this top section.
 
Short hair with graduation - Refine the shape of the cut
 
Step 21: Refine the shape by rounding the corners, then blow dry the shape.
 
Short hair with graduation and modern shape
 
Finish: Short Graduation, a versatile foundation technique with a basic but modern shape.
 
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See also:
 
How to cut a short graduated bob
 
How to cut a graduated bob with an asymmetric feel
 
How to cut a one length bob
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