Add Texture With These 3 Cutting Techniques

When it comes to texturizing a shoulder-length cut, @philipwolffhair has some serious tricks up his sleeve. We grabbed three Insta quickie videos from him featuring point-cutting, twist-cutting and carve-cutting, all of which can add texture while reducing weight. Check out a few of his tips on the techniques and watch his videos below!

Point-Cutting For Texturized Lobs

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Lobs are great for adding fullness to fine hair because they add movement and texture without too many layers.
To create the natural fall a lob requires, avoid point-cutting in one direction only. Instead, when working in the back section, always point-cut the hair toward the center. This keeps the hair from swinging in one direction once dry and allows it to kick forward on both sides of the head.

Twist-Cutting For Reduced Weight + Added Dimension

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Want to reduce weight without losing length on a shoulder-length cut? Use this twist-cutting technique on the back, underneath section to create soft, visual dimension without cutting off length.
Plus, leaner shapes in this area of the head make managing and styling hair easier for the client.

Carve-Cutting & Point-Cutting For Progressive End Results

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Once the cut is shaped wet and the hair is dried, Philip likes to refine the cut with progressive techniques.
He pulls the hair forward and then flips it backward before carve-cutting weight or point-cutting the details. This can be done along the face to create an extreme framing effect or throughout the head to create separation and texture.
Watch him create an intense face-frame with lots of texture in the first clip, then watch the second video for his carve-cutting technique!