How to cut hair like a pro
This article will help you discover the haircutting techniques used by professional stylists to create the ultimate look for their clients. Cutting hair is easy when you know how to do it.
Stylists Market
Cutting hair is a great talent, makes a good career worthwhile, 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 every 6 weeks, so there is a huge market of repeat customers.
Hairdressing is a relatively easy occupation to find employment 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 tent and have basic equipment including hot water for a small fee. It’s easy to attract passing customers without spending money on advertising. You may need to start with lower-than-average market prices to initially attract customers, but once you’ve been established for a few months, you can slowly increase your prices to those similar to those of 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, a clipper (for men’s cuts), a comb and hairbrush, a spray bottle of water, tweezers and hair clips, a mirror and a hair dryer.
hair consulting
Before beginning to cut or style the hair, a good stylist will consult with the client about the desired result. The stylist will ask you basic questions about what length, style, and color of hair you want. Some clients may wish to radically change their hairstyle from very long to very short or from black to blonde. A good hairdresser will advise a client to gradually change their hairstyle or hair color so that it is not a personal shock to themselves and others. For example, a girl with long hair who wants to cut it all off and have a short style 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 conditioner once. Make sure the water temperature is lukewarm, not too hot or icy cold. Towel dry hair leaving it damp so it can be cut easily.
Comb the hair
Comb hair straight and remove tangles. This may take a few minutes for a girl with very long hair and a few seconds for a man with short hair.
How to cut layered hair
One of the most challenging haircutting techniques for those learning to style is how to cut in layers. Layering hair is an important technique because it transforms dull, flat, lifeless hair into a sleek cut that looks good on both men and women. All types of hair, long, short, wavy or curly, can be layered to give a person a modern and stylish look. By cutting 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 hair brush and blow dry your hair to remove excess water from the hair and finish the hairstyle. Blow dry the ends by turning them inwards for a sleek layered look, or turn hair outwards for a modern style.
dye the hair
There are many ways to color hair, but the basic method is the same. Always color after your 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 up enough dye to get the job done by combining the contents of the coloring and fixing agents in a small plastic container. Brush or comb the coloring agent into the client’s hair and allow it to sit for a period of time as directed by the particular coloring agent used. This can be up to 20-30 minutes for some colorants and depends on the final color desired. Then wash off the color agent and shampoo your hair.
How to learn hair cutting techniques
The best way to learn hair cutting techniques is to purchase a training course that includes illustrations and videos from a professional hairdresser. The course shall illustrate how to cut short hair, long hair, men’s hair, and cover coloring, highlights, layering, blow-drying, and all other hairdressing ancillary activities. As not all hairstylists are good teachers, make sure that the course you buy is designed by a hairstylist, with many years of experience, specializing in teaching hairdressing students.