arc scissors,  farhana premji,  haircut,  how-to,  Layers,  long layers,  Matt Swinney

“I want layers, but keep the length”—we’ve all heard our clients say this a million times. That’s why the long layered haircut will keep your books filled and your clients coming back. Here’s what we’re seeing on the 2021 trend radar: shorter layers that frame the face, often paired with ’60s curtain bangs and blowouts that accentuate the layered look.

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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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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.

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arc scissors,  Chris Jones,  Designer Series,  Fringe,  gilad goldstein,  Master Series,  mickey colon,  Rachel Williams

For clients who want to ease their way into a face frame, we collected some go-to cutting tips from some of Instagram’s top cutters for giving clients a soft, fresh new fringe.

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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.

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arc,  arc scissors,  Back Cutting,  bob haircut,  bobs,  briana cisneros,  Chris Jones,  dry cutting,  dry cutting shear,  haircut,  harmony,  paragon,  Phantom,  Short Hair

Cutting a bob on a client with thick hair? Learn four weight-removing techniques to start using ASAP!

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arc,  arc scissors,  Carolynn Judd,  dry cutting,  Fringe,  haircut,  how-to,  Shag,  Short Hair

Get Carolynn Judd's (@styled_by_carolynn) best tips and tricks for cutting 2021's top haircut trend, the shag, on clients with short hair!

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arc scissors,  instagram,  Rachel Williams,  Shag,  texture,  Texturizing Shears

The shag is 2021’s most-requested haircut, so now that clients will be asking for layers and fringe galore, let’s get back to basics. We featured shag expert and ARC™ Scissors Hair Architect Rachel Stylist (@rachelwstylist) on “Ask A BTC Expert” to get answers to your biggest questions. Keep scrollin’ for FIVE tips and watch the full IGTV below!

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