A-Line Bob

How to cut an A-line bob
 
Step by step guide on how to cut an A-line bob, from Stacey Broughton, myhairdressers.com. This Salon Classics cut is a reflection on the timeless A-line shape, wrapped in a radiant blanket of pure blonde color. A sheer brilliant technique.
 
A-line bob - before the haircut
 
Before: Martha before the cut.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Establish the hair parting
 
Step 1: Before sectioning, it is a good idea to establish the parting in order to realise the balance at a later stage. Martha's hair falls naturally into a side parting. To determine this, comb the hair back with very little tension, then push forward, creating a natural break in the hair.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Let the hair fall naturally
 
Step 2: Let the hair fall naturally around the crown. Defining the natural parting first will help with the sectioning and the balance of the haircut.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Create a horse-shoe hair section
 
Step 3: Create a horse-shoe section from above the temple, incorporating the parting and allowing for disturbances and irregularities in the crown area.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Divide the hair from above the occipital bone
 
Step 4: Next divide the hair from above the occipital bone to just below the top of the ear. The remaining middle section is divided in the centre back.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Take out the underneath hair panel
 
Step 5: Then take out the underneath panel and divide this in the centre back. Next work the first section in the nape area. Note a slight curve in this initial section which will reflect the angle that you will be cutting.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Cut a curved line
 
Step 6: Tilt the head very slightly forward and then use the small teeth of the comb to create tension in the hair. Flatten the hair down onto the neck, using your scissors as an aid to stick the hair to the skin. Then cut a curved line.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Cut an use the back of the comb to hold the hair still
 
Step 7: Repeat this process on the other side. Make use of the back of your comb to hold the hair still.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Take sections and cut
 
Step 8: Continue to take sections up the head reflecting, the initial shape.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Check balance after cutting hair
 
Step 9: Once you have worked this section, release the hair to check the balance.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Cut to create graduation
 
Step 10: Continue into the centre panel, taking parallel sections. Elevate the hair using tension in the fingers, creating graduation. The graduation helps to bevel the outline and distributes the weight more evenly. It is a good practice to visually check the work after completing each section.
 
Cut an A-line bob - take parallel sections and cut
 
Step 11: Continue to take parallel sections with awareness to elevation.
 
Cut an A-line bob - Cut to create a shorter to longer line
 
Step 12: When you cut the first front section over the ear, be very mindful of the tension. Over-direct the side sections slightly backwards, creating a shorter to longer line.
 
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