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arc, arc scissors, briana cisneros, Designer Series, paragon, pixie cut, Short Hair
Every time we see Briana Cisneros (@brianacisneros) rocking her signature shaggy pixie, we consider calling our stylists on the spot. Finishing a cut can be just as important as the cut itself, especially if it is a major change for your client. Get all of her tips and tricks on styling a pixie for the next time your client requests a chop.
arc, arc scissors, Designer Series, Fringe, how-to, Rachel Williams, Shag
The shag haircut can be an intimidating cut when you are first attempting it. From its section elevation to the texturizing techniques, it can seem confusing but the shag is a highly customizable and versatile cut if you know how to slay it. We reached out to ARC™ Scissors Architect and shag expert Rachel Williams (@rachelwstylist) to get all of her tips and tricks to ease your anxiety and set you up for success.
arc scissors, bob haircut, bobs, Chris Jones, dry cutting, Phantom, symmetry
Have you ever spotted a super sharp bob from across a room and thought to yourself "I wonder who cuts her hair?" If you are in the Houston area, chances are it was Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair). With over 277, 000 (!) followers on Instagram, Chris is known for his "soft blunt" bobs and cutting techniques. So we sat down with Chris (virtually of course) and got all of dos and dont's of creating an eye-catching perimeter.
Do you dry-cut your clients’ hair? Dry cutting reveals a client’s natural texture and allows for ultimate customization—that’s why we loved this Cutting Co-Lab at The BTC Show Online, where four expert cutters came together onscreen to teach their signature cuts using dry cutting techniques. From soft shaggy fringe to airy curly cuts to textured bobs, we have the tips below.
Check out ARC™ Scissors Team Members Matt Swinney (@matt.swinney), Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair_), Jamal Edmonds (@lamajbackwards) and Carolynn Judd (@styled_by_carolynn) below and check out their go-to dry cutting techniques!
arc scissors, bob haircut, Chris Jones, Designer Series, dry cutting, Layers, paragon, symmetry, texture, Texturizing Shears
Ever have a client request a fresh chop with “just one or two layers,” but their inspo pic is a wavy-styled textured bob? We feel your pain. To help you navigate the perils of client consultations, we asked cutting expert Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair) to break down the difference between these two on-trend cuts AND to share his cutting tips for achieving both! Scroll down for everything you need to know.
arc scissors, bob haircut, Carolynn Judd, Chris Jones, dry cutting, kara williams, Matt Swinney, symmetry, Texturizing Shears
POV: You’ve just finished up your client’s fresh bob haircut and you are checking it in the mirror and then you see it: The dreaded bell shape. So you try and fix it and you find yourself going shorter and shorter. This is a common problem that we have all run in to at some point. So we asked bob experts Chris Jones, Carolynn Judd, Kara Williams, and Matt Swinney for their tips and tricks to avoid running in to this issue.
arc scissors, Curly Hair, dry cutting, mariah walraven, Phantom, Shag
Shags are having an extended moment and we think it is safe to say they aren’t going anywhere. Clients have been shifting to lower maintenance styles and one of the best things about a shag is its easy upkeep. We reached out to Arizona hairstylist Mariah Walraven (@mo_raven) for her tips and tricks on ensuring a flawless cut every time. Swipe through for all of the details!
arc scissors, Designer Series, dry cutting, farhana premji, kara williams, Master Series, paragon, Phantom
Do you suggest clients get a cut—at least a trim—when they come in for color services? If not, you might start after you read this! We asked two color and cutting experts Farhana Premji (@xo.farhana.balayage) and Kara Williams (@haircolorkilla) on why complementing a color service with a haircut is so important. PLUS tips to make your fresh color POP. Keep reading for it all!
arc scissors, dry cutting, dry cutting shear, eunice kim, haircut, long layers, Phantom, Point Cutting
This foilayaged blonde + long-layered cut combo from Eunice Kim (@eunicekimhair) just SCREAMS summer, and since this dreamy golden hour pic got more than 7k likes when we shared it on our IG, we knew we had to get the deets. Keep scrolling to get the formulas and step-by-step breakdown for this stunning cut and color!
arc scissors, Carolynn Judd, Chris Jones, Designer Series, dry cutting, gilad goldstein, Master Series, Phantom, protege, Rachel Williams, texture, Texturizing Shears
You probably have multiple products and styling tools to achieve the looks your client wants—but how many pairs of scissors do you have? Having a variety of scissors for different techniques lets you fine-tune cutting techniques and exercise your artistry on every client in your chair. So how should you build your scissor collection? We talked to four ARC™ Scissors Team Members about why having multiple scissors is not just an investment in your skills but also in your business.