Short Flat Graduation

Short haircut for men
 
Step by step guide on how to cut a short men's haircut with flat graduation, from Stacey Broughton, myhairdressers.com
 
This short men's haircut is a flat short graduated shape referencing basic barbering techniques, resulting in a neat tailored backdrop with flexible, moveable over-hanging lengths for diversity of style.
 
Short men's hair cut - Before
 
Before: Jack before the cut.
 
Short men's hair cut - How to start
 
Step 1: Start with a vertical section in the side and work a tight square shape with the fingers. This initial line will provide a guide for later blending. Note that Stacey chooses to work his section in two parts, starting with the top and working down to maintain angle accuracy.
 
Short men's hair cut - Maintain square finger angle
 
Step 2: Continue with parallel vertical sections towards the front hairline, being careful to maintain your square finger angle in relation to the side of the head shape. This results in a flat graduated side area.
 
Short men's hair cut - Check the shading of the haircut
 
Step 3: Check your work visually. Be careful to check the shading which can indicate weight distribution, especially with barbering. Please note the squareness of both the vertical and horizontal aspects.
 
Short men's hair cut - How to maintain a consistent shape
 
Step 4: Repeat this process on the other side. Take care to adjust your body and finger positions accordingly to maintain a consistent shape.
 
Short men's hair cut - Cut with squareness
 
Step 5: Again, check your work visually. Note the squareness of both the vertical and horizontal aspects.
 
Short men's hair cut - Cut vertical sections
 
Step 6: Return to the first side and continue with vertical sections back towards the round of the head, using your front sections as a guide. This will incorporate the hairline.
 
Short men's hair cut - Cut the other side
 
Step 7: Repeat this process on the other side.
 
Short men's hair cut - Create a corner at the round of the head
 
Step 8: Now work with the centre-back and work vertical sections forwards to meet the previously cut side area. Be careful to overdirect to create a corner at the round of the head, which you will later refine.
 
Short men's hair cut - Hair cutting process
 
Step 9: Repeat the same process on the second side.
 
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