Cutting Curly Layers For Air-Dried Styling

3 Curl Cutting Tips for Well-Balanced Shape & Structure

Curly haircuts can feel like uncharted territory—and it’s no surprise why. Most beauty schools barely scratch the surface, often relying on outdated techniques like straightening the hair before a cut. 

#ONESHOT Winner and ARC™ Scissors Artistic Team Member Victoria Schrager (@victoria.hairart) addresses these challenges in her BTC University course, “Low-Maintenance Layers”. Here are three key techniques from Victoria’s course to help you confidently cut frizz-free layers that work naturally with air-dried curls.

1. Use Light Tension 

Victoria highlights the importance of using light tension…