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Cut & Shape
How to Cut Bangs with a Twist Cut Technique (Perfect Face-Framing Bangs)
Add flair, edge or change your style completely with a custom designed fringe, the ideal fashion accessory to your haircut!
Our haircutting expert, Sam Villa, Redken 5th Avenue Global Artistic Amb...

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How To Create Shorter Layers With Movement In The Crown (Using A Diamond Section)
Achieve the desired amount of movement with a special layering technique at the crown using our signature diamond section! Read on to learn the technique with Hair Cutting expert, Sam Villa, Redke...

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Removing Weight From A Heavy Fringe (Achieve Softness, And Avoid Hard Lines)
Discover a simple technique for removing
bulk from bangs that have too much weight and density.
WHERE DOES DENSITY LIVE?
Density lives within the section of the fringe. Our natural habit o...

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How To Cut Soft Layers In Longer Hair (Create Volume In The Crown)
Lack of volume makes up more than half of the hair complaints we hear from clients in the salon. Clients will spend hundreds of dollars on products and hours educating themselves on how to achieve...

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How to Cut Hair Straight (Break common bad habits)
The most popular in-salon haircuts such as one-length cuts, bobs and lobs require precise, solid edges. Learn how to cut hair straight, and become an expert at precision cutting.

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How To Layer Fine Hair (Without Losing Density)
The power of a good haircut can change flat fine hair to a bodyful, trendy style. One of the biggest challenges for stylists when cutting fine hair is keeping the ends from los...

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How to cut long layers in the back of the head -- VIDEO
We are certain most of you have mastered a long layering technique, there are so many out there! The following technique is quick and simple to achieve consistent layers throughout the entire head,...

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How to Cut Men’s Hair: Professional Techniques & Videos
As men’s haircutting continues to play a significant role for a lot of us, it is our responsibility as stylists to expand our skills and stay current. We believe that most men are just as concer...

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Fringe, Perimeter & Layering - 4 Hair Cutting Techniques You Should Learn
Have you ever thought to yourself, "There has to be a better way to do this!" Take a step back for a moment and really think about what it is you want to accomplish and what are the best haircuttin...