Short Men's Haircut How To (2)
Previous PageStep 10: Next, use clipper-over-comb - blending from the bottom to the top of your instigated shape. Initiate this process in the front where the highest short point will be and work back, blending to a lower point as you progress.
Notice that Stacey uses his comb to mirror his initial shape. In this way you allow the initial shape to be refined to the appropriate lengths, employing a gradual refining process.
Step 11: Notice how Stacey works the comb and clippers together in panels, subtly refining the shape. Start this process in the front side areas, then move in panels towards centre back.
Step 12: Repeat this process on the second side.
Step 13: Stacey next refines with a scissor-over-comb technique, using a barbering comb which has fine teeth and flexibility. This allows stacey to work with the natural growth patterns, especially around the hairline.
Step 14: Next, bring down the top section and work a vertical section in the front hairline over the crown to the back vertical section. Cut a curved line longer in the front, working round and over the crown, getting shorter and connecting to the underneath lengths.
Step 15: Then work parallel sections from the centre down to your initial shape, using overdirection towards the round of the head, maintaining length in the temple areas.
Step 16: Repeat this on the second side.
Step 17: Now check and refine the crown area on both sides, eliminating any corners.
Step 18: Finally, use free-hand techniques to loosen the shape and create texture and movement.
Finish: The result is a neat tailored backdrop with flexible, moveable, over-hanging lengths for a diversity of styles.
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See also: How to cut a mid-length haircut for men