How To Cut Hair Straight | Creating A Precision Bottom Edge
- Posted on 06 March, 2017
- Hair Knowledge
- By Anonymous
In this problems & solutions video, you'll discover how to cut hair straight to create a concise and precision perimeter – great for one length haircuts and bobs.
When cutting hair straight across these are some common challenges that we run into:
1. By holding hair with your fingers with cutting a one length haircut a common tendency is to elevate or lift the hair up and away from natural fall. This creates unwanted graduation along the perimeter.
2. Many times when cutting a precision bottom edge our eyes aren't level with the cutting line, so our natural tendency is to flip the hair out and cut – also creating unwanted graduation.
3. When connecting guidelines from your sections the tendency is to cut directly below your fingers. This can make connecting your sections difficult and you could end up taking too much length off. Discover why you should cut a little below your fingers when connecting guidelines.
4. Eliminate unwanted graduation by taking your hands out of the hair and using a comb to hold the hair while you cut your perimeter lines instead. Watch the video for a demonstration.
Recommended cutting tools for this technique:
Sam Villa Signature Series Short Cutting Comb - https://www.samvilla.com/products/comb...
Sam Villa Signature Series 6.25" Wet Cutting Shears - https://www.samvilla.com/products/shea...
Do you have any tips or tricks when cutting hair straight or when you are creating a precision haircut? Share your methods in the comments box below!
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Hey friends and roofer others -- are education director for Sambia in this video about problems and solutions, we're taking some of the really common challenges behind the chair that happened every day and we're creating some solutions for them. One of the common ones that we find is when we're trying to create a really nice precision bottom edge after we blow-dry it. Sometimes there tends to be a little bit of graduation or some inconsistencies in this bottom edge and there's a couple of things that are really common challenges that we can help you out with. So when we're looking for a really precise, really solid bottom edge, it's really important that the hair is cut as closely as possible to its natural fall. So if we place our fingers into the hair one we're already starting to introduce a little bit of elevation now that isn't so much elevation that it's going to completely ruin your shape. But we need to be really cautious when using our fingers in in the hair. That we're not lifting the hair up and away so, as we tend to do this, one of the tendencies is people tend to continue to elevate the hair farther and farther away from its natural fall, so make sure if you're going to be using your fingers to Control the shape that you keep your fingers as close to natural fall as possible. The other thing that happens is because a lot of times the guest is below us that we're not ilvl with our cutting line to see our guide down here. What we'll do is we tend to flip our fingers up towards us and Bend the hair upward out of its natural position. Also, what we're doing here is creating some elevation to the hair introducing graduation again. The challenge here is once I cut that, and then it falls back to its natural fall. We'Re not going to have that precision, solid line that we're looking for and then the last thing that you want to be cautious of is when we place our fingers in it, and we go to cut once we get that guideline. When we go to the next section as we come down, a lot of us get so careful about trying to connect to that previously cut guideline that we cut kind of right on the guideline. What we suggest that you do is that you actually bring the shears in, and you cut at the bottom edge of the guideline rather than right on top of the guideline, and what that'll do is make sure that the next section that comes down isn't a little Bit above your previously cut section, if anything, it's almost slightly below your previously cut section. We need to remember that the farther and farther we go up the head shape, the more this area is going to swell as it blow-dries in relationship to this hair. So if you almost have a touch of length with each section as you blowdry, that little bit of length will actually even up quite nicely now, another solution to all of this is if the hair will allow actually just keep your hands out of it. Introduce a comb because when we're using a comb, we tend to use less tension and stretch on the hair, allowing for more of that that ability for the hair, as it blow dries to pop up and also with a comb. It'S easier to keep the hair at its true natural fall position so as you're cutting your next bob or one length haircut and you're a little nervous about adding that little bit of graduation or lack of control on the perimeter. Try these things make sure that your fingers are flat. You'Re, not curling, this section up and if all else fails try introducing a common step. We hope that this helps you out with a really common challenge behind the chair. Any questions concerns comments, leave them below in that little box. We'Re always happy to hear from you thanks so much for watching I'm Andrew Carruthers education, director for salvia
Comments
S.: I'm watching videos in advance of trimming my daughter's thick hair (not like my very fine, thin hair!) And this video was SO extremely helpful. Thank you for posting such a detailed, technical video with clear explainations!
Endevide: You know why I'm here. I'm here because it's 2020, we're in lockdown after a global pandemic and my hairdresser appointment got cancelled as they shut down. To my future me, I'm sorry what happened to your hair. You're gonna be OK. Most humanity will look like shit anyway, kudos you tried cutting yours. Stay alive and healthy all!
Erin Blount: Thank you! My son has very long, straight hair, and the last time I tried to trim the bottom two inches, it was six inches shorter by the time we finally got it evened out . I really want to ONLY trim two inches FOR REAL THIS TIME, and now I know why it was so bad: I was doing literally everything wrong. ♀️
Liz Vidourek: I LOVE your videos. You and Sam really are awesome! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
Mod Flo: Great informative video. My daughter likes me to cut her hair at home. This will definitely help me to do a better job. Thanks!
Russ Schampers: I've never heard anyone speak so articulately about hair. It was easy to understand and the nerd in me a loved the technical explanation as to "why". The mark of an excellent teacher is one who can get their message across briefly and understandably to an audience without the knowledge. Well done my man
Katy Oskoui: Thank you! This is excellent advice. You explained it very clearly!
dolan's pineapple pizza: i started cutting my hair a while ago but i never tried to cut someone else’s hair but one day my friend asked me to cut her hair bc she knew i cut my own hair. so i watched this video and her hair turned out amazing i love the technique so much, it 100% full-proof!!
Michelle Maria: I love you guys, you're so patient, and excellent teachers.
Christine Walters: thanks Andrew! I love these simple effect tips! I can't wait to try them!
Darlene Carman: Your team is so nice, I am 54 been cutting hair since 16! no longer professionally but still have my hands in there . I love how you share your talents. I am interested in shears for dry hair cuts and also so do and donts with dry hair. I have some old school but really great shears, sadly I can not find anyone to sharpen them. For yearsI have cut with Joewells, Hikari, Minks, but I am ready for a change. All suggestions welcomed! Dar
MissN Perfection: If their hair goes over the chair and/or they have long hair and you're doing a solid cut! HAVE THEM STAND UP! The chair is over directing the hair! I watch so many stylists make the mistake of not having the client stand and then wonder why the cut is uneven or not how they want it!
Tiffany Thomas: Thank you for this video! I'm cutting my daughter's hair for the first time bc no one in our area can seem to cut it the way I want no matter how much I explain what I want ot how many pictures I show them (disclaimer: I know I'm using the correct terms when I tell them what I want for her hair, after much much research to ensure it wasn't just that I was asking for the wrong thing) I have made all these mistakes you mention just trying to cut the first bottom section of her hair straight across lol! My question for you is this, my daughter has slightly curly hair at the bottom. I gave her a bath so her hair was very before attempted to cut it. But I find that if I don't have alot of tension in my fingers to hold it down, no matter how wet it is, it wants to pull upward, and then the line isn't straight. How do I cut a straight line then?
Jennifer T: In quarantine and cutting my 12 year old's long hair, this is great to know. Thanks!
Lara Stewart: I'm having a hard time with keeping consistent, one length around the sides of the hair when cutting. What can I do to keep my one length even all around the perimeter? Thanks
Kristi Matash Johnson: Wow, I’ve done everything you’ve always said, but today you said something different I never caught you saying before!!! I HAVE ALWAYS TENDED TO CUT ON THE PREVIOUS GUIDE AND COULD NOT UNDERSTAND WHY A SIMPLE BLUNT CUT WOULD NEED MY TO GO BACK WITH A CONB AND CLEAN UP THE HAIR, WHERE IT WAS ACTUALLY CROOKED IN AREAS!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! This is so huge to my haircuts, all styles I wish I could personally thank you!!! Something so small in cutting hair can be so major!!! I consistently go to the same classes over and over, my manager asked why, I said because during one class there is too much information to take in, for example cutting on the guide, in one hour. Taking the class, as I watch your videos over and over I just caught you saying cut along side the guide because cutting on the guide could make parts too short. That’s exactly what I was doing!!! Now my hair cuts are so much better!!! By helping people who have tried everything, until you give a tutorial and make the stylist feel so much better about themselves, be proud you do that everyday!!! I always learn from you and I’m sorry I don’t write quick notes of “oh this worked thx” PLEASE feel a sense of accomplishment by helping people I ALMOST GAVE MY CARRER UP BECAUSE I HAVE A FINANCIAL DEGREE AND THOUGHT IT WAS TOO LATE IN LIFE TO BE GOOD LEI’ve Sam Villa and you have impacted my potential!!! You are an excellent teacher and I enjoy all your videos and will keep rewatching them!!! Truly, Kristi Johnson Youngstown, Ohio
Lousy Mother: After watching your video, I try to cut my daughter's hair. And it works! Thank you so much!
Mimi Robinson: omg i appreciate the education! now i see how i always went wrong for so many years!! perfect tip ever✂ thanks 4 sharing ✌
Amber Hamann: Thank you for the video! I am in my 2nd month at school and I find myself wanting to flip the hair!
Angel Roak: I'm about too cut my moms hair thanks for the tips
Susan Chung: Awesome tips! Thanks so much. This explains a lot of what went wrong. Of course, having a squirmy kid and a windy patio doesn't help either.
Shi we any swami: Thank you so much for teaching us in the amazing way am so greatfull to the all teachers in sam villa❣️
Robert Klingerman: Great tutorial, concise, simple. Please don't take this as a criticism. As a tutorial designed for aspiring hairdressers, I would have started with the crucial importance of sectioning, everything you said + having your guest stand, heals together for finishing touches. Cheers.
Ashley Burgess: This tip really helps me since I have many clients who want haircuts like this. Thank you so much!
CREATIVITY UNLIMITED: Superior explanation without actual hair cutting tutorial...Great.
Fabulous: This video was a couple days late! I did a hair cutting exam on short one length and I got graduation because I angled my fingers out instead of straight down... lol I can re-do it whenever, but I would have preferred to get it one there and then. I guess you can't learn without mistakes
Brian Cleary: You’re the man Andy, thanks for the advice
widgeasha: Very, very good. Thank you for your help.
HeadHome: Andrew, would you say that along with these measures you mention, having the client tilt their head to a downwards position/tuck their neck under their chin, this should also help eliminate unwanted graduation when cutting a blunt line?
Hermione Jean Burton: This just might be the advice I need. I'm having trouble with my cuts [level 2 hairdressing] and just can't seem to keep them straight
shanize pineda: This helps a lot my questions were answered. Thanks
Joana Paraizo: this video was so useful (:
Maia Djgamadze: really helpful thanx ❤️
Nicole Maceo: Beautifully put!
AnnaMarie Chiavetta: Thanks for the reinforcement! Great tips
Wendell Monster: Thank you great tips
Jordan Tryba: Ughhh such a great informative video but I wish you finished the cut start to finish. I'm JUST starting out and would love tips when you get to the shoulder or what you would do on a real human w shoulders with length past that.... love this video but pls give more I'm depth! I know it's very basic but hear so many different things
music cupcake: Im glad I've observed my hairdresser techniques
Bob Dobalina: Great tips! Thank you !!
O L: So many hairdressers don't know this.
Harshita Kansara: Those were some helpful tips. Thanks
Angie Marie: It never fails everytime I go to a salon the stylist never cuts my hair correctly, it's always uneven or too short!! I don't understand why..
Thaina M: How do you cut bulk without adding layers into the hair?
tim sena: muito bom
Khary Bentick: Great tips!
shanize pineda: this short tuitorial answers all my questions. thank you
All Hair And Beauty Salon: Very informative
Etherberg Barrueta: Great tips!
Anitra Moore: My kid cut her hair during Covid so this helped! She didn’t do too bad but it is uneven!!!! ♀️♀️♀️.
Nívea Silva: Hello! Regards from Brazil. I AM a big fun of your work, thank you for sharing. I have a question. Is it possible to learn how to cut and do other stuff in the hair just by watching a lot how to do it. I learned english just by watching.
Redd Diamond: this was so helpful Thanks!!!
Lukhwinder Lally: Good tip. Thanks!
Angela Fennell: I’ve had many stylists use a set of clippers. Could this be why? To keep that natural fall?
Vinesse Shapro: Would be nice to see the a couple more sections being cut.
Anitra Moore: Nest tips! Thanks!!
Carla Eleodra: ❤❤❤it helps me a lot
Tony Bhosle: Give demo also sir. You explain nicely Thanks.
milkrock: Thank you, Andrew!
Ke Ke: Great tips
James Mcgeorge: Awesome just saved £40 and my wife is very happy.
Lauren Wilkinson: We're all here for the same reason. On lockdown and hair doesn't stop growing for that ! Good luck everyone !!
Cody Crowe: This was helpful I'm starting hairdressing college in September
Demitrival: They should change the title of this video to “what not to do” not how to cut
Somer Styles: Thanks Andrew
MyLove NeverDies: Should the clients head be bent foward a bit ? Or straight at all times ????
Hoorab Shahid: This video was so usefull
John Gerard Ó Gríobhtha: I love a non-tension Bob I was trained at Vidal Sassoon Back in the day.
Kimberly Caceres: I can't figure out how to cut one length with the comb because it separates
pick pouck: that was very good
Warye: Great I’m ready to cut my sister’s hair
Saima Lawrencc: Thank you sir this video God bless you
FlashyLight: Thanks this helped, I'm about to cut my girlfriend's hair.
ketevan 4: I need to cut my sister’s hair, so I am here looking for any information I can get in 5min and that can help me out in this mission.. I wanna feel like I am hairdresser, but I dont really think so.. Good luck keeping your life the same sis
musicalmegan: My sister asked me to cut her hair tomorrow, so I’m watching a bunch of videos tonight. Lol wish me luck
Amy Victoria: Not going to lie. I’m paying more attention to his handsome face than the hair cut advice ♀️
Melissa Klappe: The hairdresser i went to today should have watched this video.... she just took some hair without sectioning and cut it
Sonia Pires: That’s really stylish!
NonZeroSumGame: So I used to fade my own hair all the time in my late teens early 20's, so I was ok with doing it during this lame ass Quarantine BS. Well now, b/c I cut my own hair, my GF has the great idea to cut her hair... She wants to take like 5in off & guess who gets to do it!? FML... but this vid definitely gave me a little more confidence so thanx! #FuckThisQuarantine
bxfliestshorty07: You’re great!
Erin Averyt: I want to learn how to cut hair but I'm scared to cut other people's hair
Lenmar Stelly: Now that salons are closed, hoping this will help my husband....wish us luck!
Fit_ B91: "How to cut hair straight" - didn't even make one cut.
mariella1234: Good advice
The Brilliant Diamond: awesome video
Henry Ortiz: Question, if we don’t want to create graduation or elevation then why not just allow the hair to hang free with a contrasting cape or towel and just use some clippers? Please forgive the stupid question I am no pro I just enjoy watching hairstylists and see the outcome.
Marifer Valdez: About to cut my sister's hair. Wish us luck!
Bella May: this guy is great
Marie Watch me: How to cut hair by yourself though without anyone's help?
ted kaczynski: is this the front or rear of the head?
Infernal Cookie: This video is gonna get so many views now with the pandemic
Suprita Jaiswal: I love your haircuts sir
smArT politician: Holy shit idk why I thought this was asmr but damn I was sleeping good for a minute.
naugler19: Thanks for these tips
Carla Araujo: If he didn't cut the hair how I know what he is saying is correct?
Sheena Stevens: these things are a good reminder!
Aash kashif: Nice videos
Jessica Peyton: when he says "blow dries" does he mean air dries?
Rebal Naveen: Excellent
Asplen Ricky: Thank you
Chandana P: sir I have frizzy hair plz suggest any one that smooth my hair it is tough dry and frizzy