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dry cutting, Fringe, haircut, instagram, long layers
Part the hair as desired, then take one piece and over direct to the opposite side. Then, slide cut using the “Pinch & Talk” method. This technique will help form and accentuate the soft detailing of the bangs. Remember it’s always good to cut longer first—you can always go shorter!
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.
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, 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!
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!
arc, arc scissors, Brian Hickman, dry cutting, haircut, how-to, Layers, Master Series, paragon, Shag, Slide Cutting
Cutting a shag isn't one-size-fits all and corners are HUGE when taking a shag from traditional to a mullet. What is a corner you ask? We tapped Nashville-based cutter Brian Hickman (@brianhickman1) to break down everything you need to know about this section and why it's so important for a connected haircut and a seamless growout.
arc, arc scissors, bob haircut, bobs, Chris Jones, Designer Series, dry cutting, Master Series, paragon, Short Hair, symmetry, Texturizing Shears
Cutting the perfect bob can be intimidating. Cutting the perfect bob on a client with thick hair (and a lot of it!) can be downright scary. But have no fear, ARC™ Architect, #ONESHOT Cut Video Winner and bob-cutting expert Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair) broke down his signature cutting techniques for removing weight without compromising shape.
arc, arc scissors, Chris Jones, dry cutting, eunice kim, Fringe, haircut, paragon, Phantom, Rachel Williams
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!
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.
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.