Short Flat Graduation
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.
Before: Jack before the cut.
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.
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.
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.
Step 4: Repeat this process on the other side. Take care to adjust your body and finger positions accordingly to maintain a consistent shape.
Step 5: Again, check your work visually. Note the squareness of both the vertical and horizontal aspects.
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.
Step 7: Repeat this process on the other side.
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.
Step 9: Repeat the same process on the second side.
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