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Section hair as shown – Above temple area to crown area.
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Take a vertical parting just above the ear, cut to desired length.
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pivot off the first guide using diagonal partings.
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Lift over direct and apply tension. Each parting should be elevated slightly higher than the previous.
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The outline will be refined at a later stage.
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Go back to first original guide; take a diagonal parting that connects the sides in to the back nape area. Cut to desired length.
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Continue to take diagonal partings, note the guide is a traveling guide.
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Work towards just past the centre back of head.
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Section opposite side as shown. Take a diagonal parting, cut to desired length. Repeat the same as opposite side.
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Continue to work towards the centre back of the head, note the guide is a traveling guide.
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Continue to work towards the centre back of the head, note the guide is a traveling guide. Blow dry hair smooth.
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Refine temple area using a chipping and pointing technique.
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Refine nape area – profile view.
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Profile view.
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Maintain length through top area (the longest point of the haircut).
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Take slightly larger diagonal partings and pointcut to lighten ends.
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Note that the top will not connect to the side and back areas. Work visually to assess balance and proportion.
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View of back. Note disconnected areas.
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Refine the hairline and side area by chipping and pointing the edges of the hair.
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Note that this side of the haircut is fuller than the opposite, flatter side.
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Profile view.
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Repeat pointing technique on the opposite side. Ensure sufficient weight is removed from the top area.
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Establish a fringe length that complements individual face shape and hair texture.
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Alternate view.
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Cropped Bob With Square Fringe by Damien Carney For Joico
January 1, 2013·1 min read
For this look, Joico’s Damien Carney created a dramatic and feminine shape using multiple cutting methods. “Graduation, scissor-over-comb and some carefully-placed disconnecting lengths create this modern, short look that can be adjusted for any hair texture and face shape,” says Damien. “I designed the disconnected fringe sections to strategically open up the face. Disconnection also offers unlimited styling versatility—one can conceal or reveal endlessly.” On Paper Keyword: Vortex Get the DVD Set: Joico J-Cut and J-Color (more…)
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