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!

WATCH: 3 DRY CUTTING TECHNIQUE VIDEOS

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Dry cutting has quickly evolved from an up-and-coming trend in the LA haircutting scene to a viral technique that is popping up all over Instagram (Pssst! ARC™ Scissors has a NEW dry cutting shear, the PARAGON II!).

5 Bob & Lob Haircut Texturizing Technique Videos

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Learn How To Texturize Bob & Lob Haircuts With These Pro Tips & Videos
You want to recreate the super blunt bobs and lobs you’re seeing on Instagram, but find yourself struggling to maintain softness and texture—now what? You may need to rethink your texturizing techniques. That’s why we’ve rounded up five viral tutorials from some pretty amazing cutters.

3 Slide Cutting Tips To Add Texture

Carolynn Judd, Slide Cutting

Looking for a quick and easy way to create texture on your bob and lob cuts? Hair architect @styled_by_carolynn shows us how to easily add organic texture in just 3 steps.

Bobs & Lobs: How To Cut The Perfect Perimeter

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We’ll let you in on a little secret: If you want to create bobs and lobs like the ones you see on Insta, then you need to cut a strong perimeter every time. Are you suddenly questioning what exactly that means? Don’t worry, because we’re breaking it down below with the help of Megan Schipani (@shmeggsandbaconn)! From whether you should be cutting wet or dry to choosing the right pair of scissors, here are three tips for cutting a strong perimeter.

Why You Should Try Using Head Sheets For Haircuts

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Think head sheets are a thing of the past? THINK AGAIN! Using head sheets helps visually break down a haircut’s structure, but because of their technical purpose and process, they can be a little intimidating. Have no fear—curly hair expert and ARC™ Scissors team member Evan Joseph, aka @evanjosephcurls, is talking through why you should use head sheets below!

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.

3 Extension Cutting Tips For A Seamless Blend

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The application is just one part of the extension transformation process. Although your client is itching to get out and show off her longer locks, you first need to give her a quick trim to ensure the transition from where her natural hair ends and the extensions begin is undetectable.

3 Dry-Cutting Fringe Tips

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You’ve seen dry-cutting all over Instagram and you want to try it on your fringe-wearing clients, now what? Before you blow it out, grab the scissors and get to work—give yourself a lil refresh with these tips from celebrity stylist, LA cutter and dry-cutting pro Buddy Porter (@buddywporter).

Haircut Tutorials

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

Textured, Blunt Bob

WATCH: 3 DRY CUTTING TECHNIQUE VIDEOS

5 Bob & Lob Haircut Texturizing Technique Videos

3 Slide Cutting Tips To Add Texture

Bobs & Lobs: How To Cut The Perfect Perimeter

Why You Should Try Using Head Sheets For Haircuts

4 Tips For Achieving a Soft, Barely-There Fringe

3 Extension Cutting Tips For A Seamless Blend

3 Dry-Cutting Fringe Tips