Graduated Layers For Fine-Haired Men

Start by taking a 1-inch vertical section at the front hairline.

Use a traveling guide and cut vertically to remove 1 inch of length, moving from the front hairline to behind the ear.

Use a traveling guide and move toward the back, and then move toward the opposite side of the head. Continue removing 1 inch of length.

Cross-check each section horizontally.

Taper the nape cutting horizontally and using a scissor-over-comb technique.

Use the fine-tooth edge of the comb and continue to cut scissor-over-comb by skimming the neckline.

Next, establish the guideline at the top of the head beginning at the crown. Elevate the hair at a high 45-degree angle and cut vertically to blend the sides and the crown.

Take a 1/2-inch section and follow the guideline from the crown to the front hairline. Cutting at an angle, overdirect the hair and leave more length at the front.

Working with the same section, overdirect the hair behind the ear and cut on a downward angle.

Repeat on the opposite side.

Pro Tip: Avoid using texturizing shears on thin-haired clients to retain as much weight in the hair as possible.

Continue with the guideline from the crown to the front hairline. Overdirect the hair and leave more length at the front. Then, cross-check horizontally.

Pro Tip: For fine and thin-haired clients with texture and curls, leave added length on top to make the hair appear fuller.

Finished Look