This article will help you discover the haircut techniques that professional stylists use to create the ultimate look for their clients. Cutting hair is easy when you know how.
Stylist Market
Haircutting is a very useful talent, makes for a good career, and is a relatively easy profession to establish. There will always be a need for hairdressers and, of course, everyone needs a cut and hairstyle. Most people get their hair cut roughly every 6 weeks, so there is a large market of repeat customers.
Hairdressing is a relatively easy occupation to find a job or start your own business. There are no complex regulations or training requirements to meet when starting a business. You don’t need a lot of capital to buy equipment or inventory. And it’s easy to rent a small shop and have basic equipment that includes hot water for minimal expense. It’s easy to attract customers without spending money on advertising. You may need to start with lower-than-average market prices to attract customers initially, but once you’ve established yourself for a few months, you can slowly raise your prices to prices similar to the competition in your area. If you’re good at cutting and employing some basic customer service skills, your customers will come back again and again. Many people visit the same mall every week, so they like to go to the same hair salon.
What will you need
The basic kit is a pair of hairdressing scissors, nail clippers (for men’s haircuts), a hair comb and brush, a spray bottle of water, hair clips and clips, a mirror, and a hair dryer.
Hair consultation
Before beginning any haircut or hairstyle, a good hairdresser will consult with the client as to what the desired result will be. The stylist will ask basic questions about what length, style, and hair color you want. Some clients may want to drastically change their hair style from very long to very short hair or from black to blonde hair. A good hairdresser will recommend to a client that they gradually change their hairstyle or hair color so that it is not such a personal shock to themselves and others. For example, a girl with long hair who wants to cut it all short and have a short style, she would be advised to get several haircuts to gradually reduce the length of her hair.
Wash the hair
The first step is to wash your head with a good quality shampoo. Wash your head twice and apply the conditioner once. Make sure the water temperature is lukewarm, not too hot or icy. Towel-dry your hair, leaving it damp so it can be cut easily.
Comb the hair
Comb hair straight and remove tangles. This can take a few minutes for a girl with very long hair and a few seconds for a man with short hair.
How to cut hair in layers
One of the most challenging haircut techniques for those learning to style hair is how to cut in layers. Cutting hair in layers is an important technique because it transforms dull, flat and lifeless hair into a stylish haircut that looks good for both men and women. All hair types, long, short, wavy or curly can be layered to give the person a modern and stylish look. By cutting the hair in layers, the outer layers are shorter than the inner ones, giving the client a modern and trendy look. Layering can be done on a client of any age or face shape.
Dry hair
Use a hairbrush and blow-dry hair to remove excess water from hair and finish styling. Blow dry the ends by turning the tips inward, for a sleek layered look, or twist the hair outward for a modern style.
Dyed hair
There are many ways to dye your hair, but the basic method is the same. Always color after haircut so there is less hair to color and it is easier to get to the roots. Dry the client’s hair with a hair dryer. Mix enough stain to do the job by combining the contents of the coloring and setting agents in a small plastic bowl. Brush or comb the coloring agent through the client’s hair and allow it to sit for a period of time according to the instructions for the particular coloring agent used. This can take up to 20-30 minutes for some coloring agents and depends on the final color desired. Then wash off the coloring agent and shampoo your hair.
How to learn haircut techniques
The best way to learn haircut techniques is to purchase a training course that includes illustrations and videos from a professional stylist. The course should illustrate how to cut short hair, long hair, men’s hair, and cover coloring, highlights, layering, blow-drying, and all other ancillary hair styling activities. Since not all stylists are good teachers, make sure that the course you buy is designed by a stylist, with many years of experience, specializing in teaching hairdressing students.