The Step - How To (2)

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Step haircut - Elevate the hair
 
Step 12: Next take a vertical section in the back, elevate the hair and remove the corner from the top of the section.
 
Step haircut - Create a softer edge
 
Step 13: Then work this technique round the head, creating a softer edge. Be sure to pivot through to a horizontal section as you work in front of the ear.
 
Step haircut - Work on the fringe section
 
Step 14: Next work on the triangular fringe section. Take a horizontal section, using tension and a pointing technique to achieve the desired length.
 
Step haircut - Refine the line of the fringe
 
Step 15: Then refine this line on the surface of the skin.
 
Step haircut - Cut the rest of the fringe
 
Step 16: Then repeat the same process with the subsequent section.
 
Step haircut - Use a slicing technique on the fringe
 
Step 17: Next use a hair slicing technique to loosen and soften the fringe.
 
Step haircut - Cut a loose line
 
Step 18: Now work the remainder of the horseshoe section, taking a vertical section, elevating the hair upwards and square, and cut a loose line with the blades of the scissors.
 
Step haircut - Refine the disconnected hair
 
Step 19:
Then refine the remainder of the disconnected hair, allowing for texture and movement.
 
Step haircut - Refine the outline of the cut
 
Step 20: Finally, refine the outline.
 
Classic short step haircut
 
Finish: A simple classic short haircut that can be worn as simple as you wish or can be turned up to be as rock and roll as you dare.
 
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See also:
 
How to cut a short graduated bob
 
How to cut an asymmetric graduated bob
 
How to cut a one length chin level bob
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