5 Tips For Cutting Curtain Bangs On Any Client

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Curtain bangs are EVERYWHERE on TikTok and Instagram so we KNOW your clients are asking for them. These low-commitment bangs are the perfect way for your clients to dip their toes into fringe territory. Scroll through for tips and tricks on how to create this low-maintenance fringe on any client! 

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3 Tips To Take The Fear Out Of Cutting A Shag

arc,  arc scissors,  dry cutting,  haircut,  how-to,  Phantom,  Rachel Williams,  Shag,  symmetry,  Texturizing Shears

Shags might have originated in the ‘70s, but this retro layered cut has proven itself timeless. That’s why ARC™ Scissors Hair Architect Rachel Williams (@rachelwstylist) hopped on BTCU to share her signature cutting techniques for designing a shag for today’s cool girl.

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HOW TO STYLE A PIXIE CUT

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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.

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SHAG 101: The Dos And Don'ts

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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.

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4 PERIMETER CUTTING MISTAKES & HOW TO FIX THEM

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.  

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4 Dry Cutting Techniques For Every Client

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! 

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TEXTURE VS. LAYERED BOB: READ THIS TO LEARN THE DIFFERENCE!

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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.

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4 WAYS TO AVOID THE "CAN I SPEAK TO THE MANAGER" BOB

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.

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