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How to Cut Hair: Video Series

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Learn tips and techniques on cutting long hair with scissors and shears in this free video instruction clip series.

There are 16 videos in this series:

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  1. Learn the essential tools needed for cutting long and short hair with scissors, a razor or shear with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 3,264
  2. Learn the importance of planning a strategy for cutting long and short hair before beginning a haircut with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 3,381
  3. Information, tips and techniques on preparing the hair for cutting with shampoo and conditioner in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 1,752
  4. Learn how to correctly comb the hair when cutting hair with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 2,871
  5. Learn the importance of client posture when cutting long or short hair with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 1,452
  6. Learn tips and techniques on the correct parting for a certain type of haircut with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 3,252
  7. A step by step guide, tips and instructions to cutting your own or someone else's hair using scissors with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 25,746
  8. A continued step by step guide, tips and instructions to cutting your own or someone else's hair using scissors with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 9,970
  9. Information, tips and techniques on what to look for and fix when analyzing your haircut with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 5,011
  10. A step by step guide, tips and instructions on using a razor when cutting hair with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 8,759
  11. A continued step by step guide, tips and instructions on using a razor when cutting hair with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 6,410
  12. Learn how to use notching shears when cutting hair with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 5,981
  13. Learn how to texturize and layer hair using scissors with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 5,756
  14. Learn how to create volume when cutting hair with scissors with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 4,821
  15. Learn how to perform advanced texturizing techniques when cutting hair with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 4,036
  16. Learn information and tips on how this unique style can be worn and styled with expert hair styling tips in this free hair cutting video clip.

    Views: 3,716
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For centuries haircuts have been a distinctive form of class separation and self-expression. From the white wigs of the British political elite in the 17th and 18th centuries to the mo hawk wearing teenagers of today the way we wear and style our hair says a lot to people around us. Both men and women also have their typical styles. Depending on the culture it can be used to determine social status or to even make a cultural statement. Changing our hairstyle can drastically change the way we look as an individual or as a society.

In this series of video clips you will learn the important steps of cutting hair from preparation to completion and the different cut options that can be used in several different styles. You will learn the importance of parting and several helpful tips to make sure the cut you give is even and well balanced. These steps will walk you step by step through thinning, volume, using scissors and shears and cutting with a razor and explain the uses and benefits for each as well as ways to improve your skills as a hairdresser.

 
About the Presenter

Dawn Shannon Dawn Shannon has been a professional hair stylist since 1993. She has also graduated with many advanced training classes in the beauty field. She has been the owner of Intuition Salon and Spa since 2002. dkdk

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