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Step
1
• Start
this
haircut
at
the
back
of
the
head.
• Sectioned
off
the
hair
from
the
nape.
Create
a
straight
baseline,
using
maximum
tension.
• Clamp
the
hair
onto
the
skin
and
use
the
palm
of
your
hand
as
a
guide.
This
will
help
to
minimise
any
graduation.
• Always
check
your
client's
seating
position
as
you
cut.
At
this
point,
it
should
be
slightly
forward.
In
a
layered
bob,
you
are
creating
a
strong,
geometric
outline
and
you
must
achieve
balance
from
the
start.
• Cut
the
hair
using
maximum
tension
for
greater
accuracy.
Step
2
–
Baseline
and
side
area
• Before
you
finish
the
back
area,
join
in
the
back
and
sides
areas.
• Use
your
comb
to
create
a
diagonal
guideline
upwards
from
the
base
line
behind
the
ear.
Take
a
diagonal
section
from
the
nape
area
up
to
the
front
hairline.
• Cut
the
hair
freehand
using
minimum
tension
to
create
a
well-‐
defined
outline
shape.
Step
3
–
Side
area
• Join
the
sides
in
from
the
baseline.
Use
your
comb
to
give
you
a
diagonal
guideline.
• Follow
a
diagonal
cutting
line,
cut
freehand
and
use
minimum
tension
to
prevent
graduation.
• Comb
down
the
next
section
diagonally
using
the
perimeter
shape
as
your
guide.
• Check
the
balance
of
this
area
before
you
comb
down
further
sections.
• In
a
layered
bob,
it
is
crucial
to
get
the
balance
right
from
the
beginning.
Use
the
comb
as
your
guide
when
you
check
your
haircut
for
balance.
• Repeat
this
process
on
the
other
side.
Tip:
Using
your
comb,
as
a
guide
will
help
you
achieve
the
correct
angle
and
produce
a
balanced
haircut
and
well-‐defined
outline
shape.
Step
4
–
Side
and
Back
• The
side
back
area
is
complete.
The
side
has
been
cut
using
minimum
tension
and
the
hair
has
been
allowed
to
fall
from
the
middle
or
natural
parting
into
its
natural
position.
• Note
that
the
cutting
line
is
very
blunt
and
there
is
no
graduation.
• Our
stylist
has
cut
the
hair
from
the
baseline
up
to
the
jaw
and
corner
of
the
mouth.
There
is
no
fringe.
• Cut
your
shape
following
this
outline.
Tip:
Cut
the
perimeter
before
you
start
layering
to
set
the
style
and
direction
of
your
haircut.
Step
5
–
Internal
shape
• Take
a
guideline
across
the
top
of
the
head,
from
the
top
of
the
ear
to
the
crown.
Use
the
hair
from
the
sides
as
a
guide
to
make
sure
you
don't
cut
into
the
perimeter.
• Cut
a
convex
layer,
angling
your
fingers
to
create
length
in
the
middle
of
the
layer.
• Note
how
our
stylist
is
pulling
the
hair
out
from
the
head
and
angling
their
fingers
away.
This
will
create
a
rounded
line.
• Use
the
perimeter
as
a
guide
to
length.
Tip:
When
cutting
the
convex
layers,
create
a
slight
curve
with
your
fingers
and
follow
it
to
cut
the
hair
longer
in
the
centre
and
shorter
on
the
outside.
Step
6
–
Sectioning
• Create
a
fan-‐like
sectioning
pattern
around
the
head.
Work
from
behind
the
ear
to
the
centre
back
and
repeat
on
the
other
side.
• Pull
up
each
section
parallel
to
the
head,
being
careful
to
maintain
the
length
of
the
cut.
• Keeping
length
at
the
top
of
the
head
will
help
you
to
create
your
convex
line.
Step
7
–
Rounding
out
• Pull
the
front
back
to
the
side
and
crown
area.
This
will
give
you
a
heavy
front
shape.
• Create
a
section
behind
the
back
of
the
ear
to
the
top
of
the
crown.
Use
this
as
your
guide.
• Work
towards
the
front
of
the
hairline
using
vertical
sections.
• Balance
the
cut
from
the
centre,
not
from
the
parting.
• When
both
sides
are
complete,
using
your
curved
fingers
as
a
guide,
round
out
any
corners
that
may
form
a
convex
shape.
Step
8
–
Finished
layering
• You
have
now
completed
the
layering.
• You
can
see
here
how
the
outline
shape
is
still
intact
but
the
look
is
much
softer.
• At
this
point,
the
shape
is
very
versatile
and
you
can
complete
the
haircut
by
adding
your
own
personal
touches.
Step
9
–
Razoring
technique
• Our
stylist
has
chosen
to
soften
the
edges
of
the
hair
using
a
safety
razor.
You
can
use
this
technique
to
bring
individuality
to
your
haircut.
• Cut
the
ends
of
the
wet
hair
using
your
thumb
and
the
edge
of
the
razor.
Tip:
Make
sure
you
know
all
the
safety
rules
about
holding
and
using
your
razor.
Step
10
–
Front
section
• You
can
also
cut
the
front
section
using
a
safety
razor.
• This
will
give
your
haircut
a
soft
edge,
and
create
movement
and
texture.
• Knowing
how
to
create
texture
will
allow
you
to
personalise
your
haircuts.
But
be
careful
to
discuss
this
during
the
initial
consultation
when
your
client
is
choosing
their
finished
look.
Step
11
–
Finished
Result
• The
hair
has
been
blow-‐dried
using
a
round
brush
(see
the
section
on
blow-‐drying
techniques).
• We
achieved
our
final
result
using
Wella
SP
styling
spray
lotion
(see
styling
products).
The
product
was
sprayed
into
the
root
area
to
create
volume
and
root
lift.
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