Haircut Tutorials

SHAG CUTTING: WHY THE CORNERS ARE CRUCIAL

SHAG CUTTING: WHY THE CORNERS ARE CRUCIAL

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. 

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3 Cutting Techniques For Removing Weight From Thick Hair

3 Cutting Techniques For Removing Weight From Thick Hair

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. 

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DO ALL COLOR SERVICES COME WITH HAIRCUTS? HERE’S WHY THEY SHOULD

DO ALL COLOR SERVICES COME WITH HAIRCUTS? HERE’S WHY THEY SHOULD

arc scissors,  Designer Series,  dry cutting,  farhana premji,  kara williams,  Master Series,  paragon,  Phantom

 Do you suggest clients get a cut—at least a trim—when they come in for color services? If not, you might start after you read this! We asked two color and cutting experts Farhana Premji (@xo.farhana.balayage) and Kara Williams (@haircolorkilla) on why complementing a color service with a haircut is so important. PLUS tips to make your fresh color POP. Keep reading for it all!

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WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE MULTIPLE SCISSORS IN YOUR TOOL KIT

WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE MULTIPLE SCISSORS IN YOUR TOOL KIT

arc scissors,  Carolynn Judd,  Chris Jones,  Designer Series,  dry cutting,  gilad goldstein,  Master Series,  Phantom,  protege,  Rachel Williams,  texture,  Texturizing Shears

You probably have multiple products and styling tools to achieve the looks your client wants—but how many pairs of scissors do you have? Having a variety of scissors for different techniques lets you fine-tune cutting techniques and exercise your artistry on every client in your chair. So how should you build your scissor collection? We talked to four  ARC™ Scissors Team Members about why having multiple scissors is not just an investment in your skills but also in your business. 

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