Blazing Low Lights Cut Step-By-Step From Scruples

Sarah first received a trendsetting : progressive haircut from the Scruples Portals Collection.

Head shape: narrow forehead/temple with strong jaw line
Face shape: rectangle
Natural color: Level 6, virgin hair

Products Used

Urban Potions® : cutting edge conditioning foam, thermal styling spray, texturizing pomade

Credit

Lee Storey

Begin by parting off a 1 to 3 inch section around the entire perimeter of the head and clip out of the way. This is section 1, an “option area” used with the Self-Tour Discovery Process.

Make section 1 thick enough to allow for creativity. The remaining hair will become section 2.

Predetermine the perimeter design of the low elevation wedge in section 2. This is the interior cut (doesn’t include section 1). Comb all of the hair in section 2 into a natural fall.

Begin at the shortest point of your perimeter design. Comb the hair to a 1 finger elevation and cut the design.

Continue around the head. Do not cut any hair in section 1 at this time. 

Check the cut by combing all of the hair in section 2 in every perimeter design line direction so there are no longer pieces.

Comb the hair out from the head in vertical sections and gently soften the top corner with a shear. Do this throughout section 2.

Cut section 1, the option area perimeter line, by combing the hair in section 1 straight down and cutting it at the desired length.

Personalize the cut by framing the front fringe perimeter in an apposing line to the interior perimeter design line. Soften as desired with a razor.

This cut has a harder edge in the back hairline section to appose the softness in the front. An asymmetrical back was cut using a scissor over comb technique.