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Long Layers: 10 Pro Tips + Common Cutting Mistakes

Long Layers: 10 Pro Tips + Common Cutting Mistakes

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“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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TEXTURE VS. LAYERED BOB: Learn the Difference

TEXTURE VS. LAYERED BOB: 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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SHAG CUTTING: WHY THE CORNERS ARE CRUCIAL

SHAG CUTTING: WHY THE CORNERS ARE CRUCIAL

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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. 

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Back Cutting 101: Everything You Need To Know About This Cutting Technique

Back Cutting 101: Everything You Need To Know About This Cutting Technique

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Give long-haired clients the beach moment they’ve been waiting for with long, soft, triangulated layers. To help get more movement in your cuts behind the chair, we had Cutting Master Donovan Mills (@donovanmillshair) break down his go-to layer cutting technique: back cutting. What IS back cutting? Don’t worry fam, we’re breaking it all down below. 

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