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QUICKIE: CUTTING THE BASELINE FOR ANGLED BOBS

QUICKIE: CUTTING THE BASELINE FOR ANGLED BOBS

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Angled Bobs: 3 Tips For Cutting The Baseline 
Having trouble with angled bobs? Is one side falling shorter than the other? We’ve got you. Don’t forget this ✂️ mantra: Your guide is the roadmap for the rest of the haircut! That’s why we’re sharing three bob tips and a viral quickie video (with over 1.6 MILLION VIEWS!) from Gilad Goldstein, aka @myguiltycrown on Instagram, so you can cut that razor-sharp baseline with confidence every time! Scroll for it all!

 

Scissors Used: PHANTOM II

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Watch The Quickie Video From Gilad's Insta Below! 

 

Get The Tips:

  • Use a single point of overdirection in the center-back to create a consistent increase in length of hair on both sides.
  • Cut the perimeter edge with a wide tooth comb for low tension.
  • No elevation or overdirection will create a razor sharp baseline every time. Gilad uses the PHANTOM II 6″ by ARC™ Scissors! because its aggressive blade angles help for smooth, razor-sharp cutting.

 

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Point Cutting: Why You Should Be Using This Cutting Technique For Perimeters of All Lengths

Point Cutting: Why You Should Be Using This Cutting Technique For Perimeters of All Lengths

arc scissors,  Carolynn Judd,  dry cutting,  Matt Swinney,  Phantom

A strong perimeter gives any haircut—no matter the length—the clean lines that stylists want to create and the full, healthy hair that clients want to see. But a blunt line doesn't mean the cut can't be soft and airy, so how do you approach the perimeter? We brought two master cutters to The BTC House to break down how they achieve clean lines and they both agree—point cutting is their go-to cutting technique.

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Blunt Texture: Two Techniques To Create Movement Without Losing A Strong Line

Blunt Texture: Two Techniques To Create Movement Without Losing A Strong Line

bob haircut,  Buddy Porter,  Chris Jones,  Designer Series,  dry cutting,  Master Series,  Texturizing Shears

Blunt Texture: Two Ways To Create Movement Without Losing A Strong Perimeter

If there is one thing we learned in 2019: Bobs aren’t just for Karen. They’ve experienced a true glow-up this year, becoming one of the most requested cuts behind the chair. So, we brought two of the coolest bob cutters we know: Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair) and Buddy Porter (@buddywporter) to The BTC House to share their texturizing techniques for turning bobs from blah to bomb. That’s right—TWO ARTISTS, TWO TECHNIQUES, ONE CLASS. 

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5 Bob & Lob Haircut Texturizing Technique Videos

5 Bob & Lob Haircut Texturizing Technique Videos

bob haircut,  Carolynn Judd,  Chris Jones,  Lob,  Rachel Williams,  Texturizing Shears,  Wesley Palmer

Learn How To Texturize Bob & Lob Haircuts With These Pro Tips & Videos 
You want to recreate the super blunt bobs and lobs you’re seeing on Instagram, but find yourself struggling to maintain softness and texture—now what? You may need to rethink your texturizing techniques. That’s why we’ve rounded up five viral tutorials from some pretty amazing cutters.

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