TONI&GUY RECOMMEND

future classics:
In this new edition, emphasis is placed on the use of
methodology to simplify written and verbal communication as
presented in the technical summaries at the beginning of each
technique.
cut:
The six fundamental techniques cover the basis of one length
cutting, layering and graduation demonstrated over a variety
of lengths and textures. The three precision cuts create
stronger perimeter shapes with classic lines for hair worn
above the shoulders. The three transient techniques combine
layering and texturising to create shapes that are soft and
versatile. The two men’s cuts highlight the key techniques
of graduation and scissor over comb to create strong
masculine shapes.
future classics:
colour:
A collection of 14 colour techniques, adaptable to varying
shapes, lengths & textures incorporating guidance on
developing a wider colour palette.
The fundamental techniques will give the skills required when
mastering classic foil highlights.
The progressive techniques are designed to promote ways of
achieving textured results whilst the transient techniques will
create more versatile colour.
intro:
As professional hairdressers we understand why it’s important
to have an established core of classic techniques that create a
platform for continuous education, both commercial salon
work and more advanced techniques.

TONI&GUY FUTURE CLASSICS is a collection of fourteen core

techniques, this revised edition has been updated with a
variety of lengths contemporary shapes, colours, textures and
finishes. The principle of all classic cuts and colour evolve and
adapt over time, hence the need for continuous education…
you never stop learning. However the world evolves and
trends develop there will always be a need for classic
techniques, FUTURE CLASSICS form the foundation of
every haircut and colour.
As an experienced hairdresser or beginner a knowledge of
FUTURE CLASSICS provides you with an opportunity to push
yourself to a new level by increasing your confidence,
re-enforcing your fundamental skills, reducing your risk of
making mistakes later on, expanding your creativity and
allowing you to deal with any challenge, any time.

FUTURE CLASSICS makes sense of hairdressing.

terminology:
cutting system:
terminology is broken down into four key points:

partings & sections:

describe how the hair is separated prior to cutting.
the seven parting & sectioning terms are:
PROFILE: centre forehead to centre nape
HORSESHOE: recession to recession
HORIZONTAL: parallel to the horizon
DIAGONAL FORWARD: angles forward towards the face
DIAGONAL BACK: angles backward away from the face
RADIAL: crown to hairline
PIVOTING: rotating from a central point
terminology:
distribution:
describes how the hair is combed in relation to the parting or
section. the four distributive terms are:
NATURAL FALL: combed with gravity
OVERDIRECTED: anything other than natural fall
‘T’ TO THE PARTING : perpendicular to the parting
90˚: perpendicular to the head

elevation:
describes the level at which the hair is lifted a

describes the level at which the hair is lifted away from the
head. the four terms to describe elevation are:
0˚ IN THE COMB: no elevation
1 FINGERS DEPTH: slight elevation
45˚: midway between 0˚ and 90˚ (graduation)
90˚: perpendicular to the head
terminology:
cut:
describes the shape of the line being cut. the five terms to
describe shape are:
SQUARE: a horizontal line
VISUAL: a variable line
PARALLEL: a line maintaining equal distance from the parting
VERTICAL: perpendicular to the horizontal
ROUND: following the headshape
fundamental:
fundamental techniques form the basis of hair cutting.
the techniques can be adapted to suit different lengths and
textures. they include one length cutting, graduation
and layering

precision:
precision cuts create strength through the perimeter edge of a
shape and are worn above shoulder level
transient:
transient techniques create textured lengths, internally and
through perimeter edges. they are fluid, personalised shapes
which allow adaptability and versatility

mens:
mens cutting techniques create strong, masculine shapes on
varying lengths and textures
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cut:
one length
colour:
t-section
 one length:
cut:
the one length cutting technique is
used to create a square one level
line that falls below the shoulder

PARTINGS & SECTIONS : PROFILE – DIAGONAL FORWARD

– HORSESHOE

DISTRIBUTION : NATURAL FALL TO OVERDIRECTED

ELEVATION : 0˚ IN THE COMB

CUT : SQUARE
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cut:
forward graduation
colour:
classic 1/2 & classic
full head highlights
 forward graduation:
cut:
the forward graduation technique is
a combination of the one length
cutting technique at the back and
face framing graduation at the front
PARTINGS & SECTIONS : ONE LENGTH : PROFILE –
DIAGONAL FORWARD – HORSESHOE
FORWARD GRADUATION : PROFILE – RADIAL – DIAGONAL BACK –
PIVOTING DIAGONAL BACK
DISTRIBUTION : ONE LENGTH : NATURAL FALL TO
OVERDIRECTED FORWARD GRADUATION : – NATURAL FALL
ELEVATION : ONE LENGTH : 0˚ IN THE COMB
FORWARD GRADUATION : 45˚ TO 45˚ STATIONARY –
DEPENDING ON HAIR DENSITY
CUT : ONE LENGTH : SQUARE
FORWARD GRADUATION : VISUALLY – FROM THE BASELINE UP
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cut:
natural inversion
colour:
1/2 head highlights
 natural inversion:
cut:
the natural inversion technique
creates a surface layer for volume
and texture
PARTINGS & SECTIONS : DIAGONAL FORWARD – CENTRE PROFILE
SECTION – DIAGONAL BACK
PERIMETER : PROFILE – DIAGONAL FORWARD
DISTRIBUTION : 90º TO OVER DIRECTED
PERIMETER : NATURAL FALL
ELEVATION : 90º TO OVER DIRECTED
PERIMETER : 1 FINGERS DEPTH
CUT : VISUALLY – INCREASING IN LENGTH
PERIMETER : POINT CUT PERIMETER
SLIDE CUT AT SIDES
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cut:
square layers
colour:
pivot triangles
 square layers:
cut:
the square layer cut creates
internal texture and shape on a
mid-length baseline
PARTINGS & SECTIONS : PERIMETER : PROFILE –
DIAGONAL FORWARD – HORSESHOE FORWARD GRADUATION :
RADIAL – DIAGONAL BACK – PIVOTING DIAGONAL BACK
LAYERS : CENTRE PROFILE SECTION – RADIAL –
PIVOTING RADIAL – HORIZONTAL
DISTRIBUTION : PERIMETER : NATURAL FALL
FORWARD GRADUATION : “T” TO THE PARTING
LAYERS : 90º TO OVER DIRECTED
ELEVATION : PERIMETER : 1 FINGERS DEPTH
FORWARD GRADUATION : 45º TO A STATIONARY 45º LAYERS : 90º TO
OVER DIRECTED CUT : PERIMETER : SQUARE
FORWARD GRADUATION : VISUALLY – FROM BASE LINE UP
LAYERS : SQUARE
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cut:
round layers
colour:
reverse horseshoe
 round layers:
cut:
the round layer technique creates
texture through the internal area
of the cut and softness around
the perimeter

PARTINGS & SECTIONS : BACK: RADIAL – CENTRE PROFILE SECTION

– PIVOTING RADIALS
FRONT: RADIAL – CENTRE PROFILE SECTION – HORIZONTAL SEC-
TIONS PERIMETER : PROFILE
DISTRIBUTION: BACK : 90˚ FRONT : 90˚
PERIMETER: NATURAL FALL
ELEVATION : BACK : 90˚ FRONT : 90˚
PERIMETER : 1 FINGER’S DEPTH
CUT : BACK: PARALLEL TO THE HEAD
FRONT : PARALLEL TO THE HEAD
PERIMETER : POINT CUT VISUALLY
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cut:
vertical graduation
colour:
optical slices
 vertical graduation:
cut:
the vertical graduation technique
creates shape and texture through
the interior and graduated softness
around the perimeter

PARTINGS & SECTIONS : BELOW HORSESHOE –

CENTRE PROFILE SECTION – DIAGONAL FORWARD
ABOVE HORSESHOE – RADIAL – PIVOTING RADIALS –
DIAGONAL FORWARD
TOP – CENTRE PROFILE SECTION – HORIZONTAL
DISTRIBUTION : BELOW HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
ABOVE HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
TOP – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
ELEVATION : BELOW HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
ABOVE HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
TOP – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
CUT : BELOW HORSESHOE – VERTICAL GRADUATION
ABOVE HORSESHOE – VERTICAL GRADUATION
TOP – SQUARE
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cut:
box bob
colour:
transient teardrop
 box bob:
cut:
the box bob is a one length cut
above shoulder level

PARTINGS & SECTIONS :

PROFILE – DIAGONAL FORWARD – HORSESHOE
DISTRIBUTION :
NATURAL FALL
ELEVATION :
0º IN THE COMB
CUT :
SQUARE
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cut:
graduated bob
colour:
veil colour
 graduated bob:
cut:
the graduated bob combines a
graduation technique through the
nape area, with a one length line
through the side

PARTINGS & SECTIONS :

NAPE – PROFILE – DIAGONAL FORWARD
ABOVE NAPE – HORSESHOE – PIVOTING DIAGONAL FORWARD
DISTRIBUTION :
NAPE – “T” TO THE PARTING
ABOVE NAPE – NATURAL FALL
ELEVATION :
NAPE – 45º
ABOVE NAPE – STATIONARY 45º – 1 FINGERS DEPTH
CUT :
NAPE – PARALLEL TO THE PARTING
ABOVE NAPE – PARALLEL TO THE PARTING
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cut:
classic graduation
colour:
focal cresent
 classic graduation:
cut:
the classic graduation technique is
a short rounded cut that maintains
a one length effect through the top

PARTINGS & SECTIONS : BELOW OCCIPITAL – PROFILE –

RADIAL – DIAGONAL BACK – PIVOTING DIAGONAL BACK
ABOVE OCCIPITAL – DIAGONAL BACK
DISTRIBUTION : BELOW OCCIPITAL – NATURAL FALL IN FRONT OF
THE EAR – “T” TO THE PARTING BEHIND THE EAR
ABOVE OCCIPITAL – NATURAL FALL IN FRONT OF THE EAR –
“T” TO THE PARTING BEHIND THE EAR
ELEVATION : BELOW OCCIPITAL – 1 FINGERS DEPTH IN FRONT
OF THE EAR – 45º BEHIND
ABOVE OCCIPITAL – 1 FINGERS DEPTH IN FRONT OF THE EAR –
STATIONARY 45º BEHIND
CUT : BELOW OCCIPITAL – PARALLEL TO THE PARTING
ABOVE OCCIPITAL – PARALLEL TO THE PARTING
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cut:
transient length
colour:
oxo
 transient length:
cut:
the transient length haircut is a
longer layered shape, point cut
for texture

PARTINGS & SECTIONS :

PROFILE – RADIAL – CENTRE PROFILE SECTION – PIVOTAL RADIALS –
DIAGONAL FORWARDS
PERIMETER : PROFILE
DISTRIBUTION :
90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
PERIMETER : NATURAL FALL
ELEVATION :
90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
PERIMETER : 1 FINGER’S DEPTH
CUT :
POINT CUT VISUALLY LONG TO SHORT
PERIMETER : POINT CUT PERIMETER
SLIDE CUT AT SIDES
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cut:
transient cut
colour:
full head highlights
 transient cut:
cut:
the transient cut is a commercial
mid length look that is based on
softness and versatility

PARTINGS & SECTIONS : PERIMETER – PROFILE –

DIAGONAL FORWARD – HORSESHOE
LAYERS – RADIAL – CENTRE PROFILE SECTION –
PIVOTING RADIALS – DIAGONAL FORWARD
DISTRIBUTION : PERIMETER – NATURAL FALL
LAYERS – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
ELEVATION : PERIMETER -1 FINGERS DEPTH
LAYERS – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
CUT : PERIMETER – POINT CUT SQUARE THROUGH BACK –
ROUNDING THROUGH SIDES
LAYERS – POINT CUT – VISUALLY
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cut:
transient graduation
colour:
alternative t-section
 transient graduation:
cut:
the transient graduation cut
combines graduation in nape with
the versatility of longer top area

PARTINGS & SECTIONS : NAPE – PROFILE – DIAGONAL FORWARD –

CENTRE PROFILE SECTION – PIVOTING DIAGONAL FORWARD
BELOW HORSESHOE – CENTRE PROFILE SECTION –
PIVOTING DIAGONAL FORWARD – DIAGONAL FORWARD
ABOVE HORSESHOE – RADIAL – CENTRE PROFILE SECTION –
PIVOTING RADIALS – DIAGONAL FORWARD
DISTRIBUTION : NAPE – “T” TO THE PARTING
BELOW HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
ABOVE HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
ELEVATION : NAPE – 45˚ BELOW HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
ABOVE HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
CUT : NAPE – POINT CUTTING VERTICAL GRADUATION
BELOW HORSESHOE – POINT CUTTING VERTICAL GRADUATION
ABOVE HORSESHOE – POINT CUTTING VISUALLY ROUNDING
TO THE HEAD
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cut:
vertical layers
colour:
brick radial
 vertical layers:
cut:
the vertical layers technique
creates a soft textured shape with
softness around the perimeter

PARTINGS & SECTIONS : BELOW HORSESHOE – CENTRE PROFILE

SECTION – DIAGONAL FORWARD
ABOVE HORSESHOE – A SECOND HORSESHOE SECTION IS TAKEN
TOP – HORIZONTAL
DISTRIBUTION : BELOW HORSESHOE – 90˚ ABOVE HORSESHOE – 45˚
TOP – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
ELEVATION : BELOW HORSESHOE – 90˚
ABOVE HORSESHOE – 45˚
TOP – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
CUT : BELOW HORSESHOE – VERTICAL LAYERS – POINT CUT
ABOVE HORSESHOE – PARALLEL TO THE PARTING – POINT CUT
TOP – SQUARE – POINT CUT
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cut:
textured crop
colour:
textured colour
 textured crop:
cut:
the textured colour technique
is adaptable to all shorter,
textured shapes

PARTINGS & SECTIONS : BELOW HORSESHOE – DIAGONAL BACK –

SCISSOR OVER COMB TECHNIQUE
ABOVE HORSESHOE – DIAGONAL BACK
TOP – CENTRE PROFILE SECTION – HORIZONTAL
DISTRIBUTION : BELOW HORSESHOE – 90˚ – SCISSOR OVER COMB
TECHNIQUE
ABOVE HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
TOP – 90˚
ELEVATION : BELOW HORSESHOE – 90˚ – SCISSOR OVER COMB
TECHNIQUE
ABOVE HORSESHOE – 90˚ TO OVERDIRECTED
TOP – 90˚
CUT : BELOW HORSESHOE – VERTICAL GRADUATION-SCISSOR OVER
COMB TECHNIQUE ABOVE HORSESHOE – VERTICAL GRADUATION
TOP – ROUNDED TO THE HEAD – POINT CUT