The Townhouse

Hair cut with a three tier layering technique
 
Step by step guide on how to cut short hair with the three-tier layering technique, from Lee Stafford, myhairdressers.com
 
"The Townhouse" is a three-tier, clever but simple, layering technique that could easily be mistaken for graduation. It is an absolute proven salon winner. Alter the lengths for a multitude of different looks.
 
Three-tier layering - Before
 
Before: Lauren before the cut.
 
Three-tier layering - Horse shoe hair sectioning
 
Step 1: The top is sectioned off into a classic horse shoe, running from a recession, with the recession running through to a curve underneath the crown.
 
Three-tier layering - How to section the hair
 
Step 2: The middle section is sectioned off from the top of the ear, either side running through the occipital bone. This gives you three sections, for the three tiers.
 
Three-tier layering - Cut a flat line
 
Step 3: Start with a vertical section in the back bottom panel. Pull this section square to the head and cut a flat line.
 
Three-tier layering - Take parallel sections
 
Step 4: Continue this process, taking subsequent parallel sections and using the previous section as a guide.
 
Three-tier layering - Cross check the cut hair
 
Step 5: Cross-check your work.
 
Three-tier layering - Cut the second side
 
Step 6: Repeat this process on the second side.
 
Three-tier layering - Refine the cut
 
Step 7: Dry off and iron the worked panel, then cross-check and refine.
 
Three-tier layering - Point cut into the internal shape
 
Step 8: Next, point into the internal shape to diffuse the edge.
 
Three-tier layering - Keep the shape flat
 
Step 9: Now work on the second tier in the middle area, using a vertical section. This tier is disconnected from the underneath. Ensure that the top of this section is cut shorter in order that it does not lay over the previous underneath panel, keeping the shape flat.
 
Three-tier layering - Work vertically
 
Step 10: Subsequent sections are worked vertically, using the same technique.
 
Three-tier layering - Cross check the haircut
 
Step 11: Now cross-check your work.
 
Three-tier layering - Cut the other side of the hair
 
Step 12: Now repeat this process on the other side.
 
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