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If you have been following our Foundations of Hair Cutting series, you should now be familiar with the following foundations: Elevation: the up and down movement in the hair - controls t...

We began our foundations of hair cutting series with elevation this is the up and down movement of the hair it controls the vertical aspect of the silhouette. For part 2 of our series, we explo...

Elevation, over direction and finger angle. You know all of these haircutting terms from hair school, but do you really understand what each of these terms mean and how they affect the end result ...

It's all in the rhythm and it's the rhythm that's gonna get you! Get you on the right track, that is! In the video above, Sam is going to show us a couple of cool tricks on how to work smart wi...

Has a client or fellow stylist ever complimented you on how relaxed you look when cutting hair? We aren't speaking about how you move around the chair; rather the way you move your cutting hand. ...

A blending shear is great for removing interior weight, texturizing the surface layer, creating volume and even for entire haircuts! Choosing the right professional shear for you and the end r...

Cutting naturally curly hair is all about keeping the integrity of the hair, the right technique can ensure that volume is created where desired, instead of frizz. Shakira's curls always seem to be...

You're gonna dig this haircut technique for men with short hair! Men's Haircut Technique - Blending Shear Over Comb Have you ever had a male client tell you "I love the texture of my hair about 10...

As a hairdresser, your hands are your most valuable tools! You must take care of them if you hope to have a long and pain-free career. Watch as Sam demonstrates a few finger exercises that you can...