Blunt Texture: Two Techniques To Create Movement Without Losing A Strong Line

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Blunt Texture: Two Ways To Create Movement Without Losing A Strong Perimeter

If there is one thing we learned in 2019: Bobs aren’t just for Karen. They’ve experienced a true glow-up this year, becoming one of the most requested cuts behind the chair. So, we brought two of the coolest bob cutters we know: Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair) and Buddy Porter (@buddywporter) to The BTC House to share their texturizing techniques for turning bobs from blah to bomb. That’s right—TWO ARTISTS, TWO TECHNIQUES, ONE CLASS.

Textured, Blunt Bob

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The cool-girl, textured bob has become a staple on Insta feeds, and since we know clients are BEGGING for this chop, we had cool-cutter and ARC™ Scissors Hair Architect Buddy Porter (@buddywporter) stop by The BTC House to drop all of the knowledge for creating this chic cut. We’re sharing the how-to steps on our page!

4 Tips For Achieving a Soft, Barely-There Fringe

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Want to give clients a little face-framing without the commitment of a full-blown bang? A barely-there fringe is the perfect way to create movement and softness without all the maintenance.

4 Point Cutting Mistakes and How To Fix Them

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What’s the secret to a cool-girl pixie? Point cutting. Give short-haired clients movement and softness without compromising length with these 4 point cutting tips.

2 Mistakes To Avoid When Cutting Blunt Lines

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When your end goal is to achieve perfectly blunt lines, even the smallest mistake will reveal itself in the finished haircut. That’s why it’s super important to use different angles, body positioning and tools to prevent uneven results and ensure softness with precision.

The Shag: Sally Hershberger's 4 Tips

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The shag is the sexiest haircut on the market, you can quote us on that. Hair legend Sally Hershberger gives us a crash course on creating this iconic look that has graced the heads of starlets like Jane Fonda and Meg Ryan.

6 Ways To Master Matt Swinney's 6-Figure Haircut

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Looking to make more money while growing and maintaining your current clientele? It’s all in the haircut! @matt.swinney spills the deets on his signature 6-figure haircut that is guaranteed to keep your schedule booked.

3 Bulk-Removing Techniques For Lob Cuts

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When a thick-haired client requests a lob, it’s because she wants a lightweight cut with lots of movement. That means you need to find a way to remove the excess weight without losing too much length. Below, we’re breaking down three bulk-removing techniques from @shmeggsandbaconn that can help you do just that.

Quickie How-To: Modern Shag Cut

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If you keep up with the trends, then you know the shag is back on top! But it’s not quite the choppy cut of the ‘70s made famous by rockers like Mick Jagger and Joan Jett. The modern shag still has lots of layers, but it’s softer with plenty of movement and texture and BTC Team Member Chris Jones (@chrisjones_hair) is breaking down his technique below.

5 Dry Cutting Tips & Techniques

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Are you interested in dry cutting, but don’t know where to start? Dry cutting pro and ARC Ambassador Buddy Porter shares 5 dry cutting tips & techniques that will be sure to improve your dry cuts behind the chair.

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Blunt Texture: Two Techniques To Create Movement Without Losing A Strong Line

Textured, Blunt Bob

4 Tips For Achieving a Soft, Barely-There Fringe

4 Point Cutting Mistakes and How To Fix Them

2 Mistakes To Avoid When Cutting Blunt Lines

The Shag: Sally Hershberger's 4 Tips

6 Ways To Master Matt Swinney's 6-Figure Haircut

3 Bulk-Removing Techniques For Lob Cuts

Quickie How-To: Modern Shag Cut

5 Dry Cutting Tips & Techniques