blunt and graduated haircuts

Blunt and Graduated Haircuts

Milady’s Standard Cosmetology

Cosmetology:

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“To do a thing uncommonly well brings success.”

Henry John Heinz

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Objectives• Demonstrate mastery of the blunt

haircut.

• Demonstrate the mastery of the graduated, 45-degree elevation haircut.

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The Blunt Haircut

• Weight line

• Stationary guide

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Implements and Materials• Towels• Shampoo cape• Shampoo and

conditionZer• Cutting cape• Wide-tooth comb

• Cutting or Styling comb

• 4 Sectioning clips• Haircutting shears• Water spray bottle• Neck strip

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Haircutting Preparation• Client consultation and hair analysis• Drape for shampooing• Shampoo hair and condition• Towel-dry hair• Escort client back to chair• Drape for haircut

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Tips for Blunt Haircuts• Use minimal or no tension• Work with natural growth patterns• Comb section twice before cutting• Maintain even moisture• Take care at crown and hairline• Take precautions around ear

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Blunt Haircut Procedure• Detangle hair• Center part• Ear to ear part• Horizontal parting• Comb subsection and cut• Alternate cut

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• Cut next section• Continue cutting section• Crown section• Left side• Right side

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• Alternate right side method • Blend sides• Complete left side• Cross-check haircut• Sweep hair

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• Blow-dry haircut• Check dry hair• Remove drape• Clean neck and face

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A-Line Bob

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Long Blunt Cut

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Blunt Cut on Curly Hair

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Classic Pageboy

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Clean Up and Sanitation• Disinfect implements

• Sanitize workstation

• Sanitize hands

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Graduated Haircut

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Preparation• Client consultation and hair analysis• Drape for shampooing• Shampoo and conditioning• Towel-dry hair• Escort client back to chair• Drape for haircut

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Procedure• Section hair• Establish guideline• First horizontal section• Establish vertical section • Complete horizontal section• Next horizontal section

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• Complete horizontal sections • Cut crown• Establish left side guide• Hairline section• Cut from nape to side

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• Horizontal section on left side• Vertical subsection at ear• Continue cutting• Complete left side• Check and blend side and top

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• Cut right side• Create fringe guide• Determine angle• Cut fringe• Vertical subsections• Complete fringe area• Cut top section

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Cleanup and Sanitation• Disinfect implements• Sanitize workstation• Sanitize hands

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Finished Graduated Cut

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You’ve just learned two of the four basic haircuts.

Congratulations!