How to Cut Men's Hair

One of the best things about men’s haircuts is the versatility that comes with the haircutting process. There are multiple techniques that can be used when cutting men’s hair and each of these techniques can be adjusted to create different results. These many techniques that can be used to achieve the men’s haircuts include the use of shears as well as the use of clippers to create refined styles that are cut close the scalp.

Whether you decide to cut the hair dry or wet will depend on the type of hair that is being cut. Cutting the hair with clippers is best when the hair is dry as wet hair can reduce the effectiveness of the clippers. When the hair is cut while wet it can be difficult to see the lines which are being created in the haircut. While cutting the hair, it is important to wet the hair when using shears and other techniques to complete the haircut.

Men’s hair is a very versatile and there are many techniques which can be used to create a variety of styles. With the use of shears the hair may be damp to achieve the best results, but clipping wet hair cannot have desired effects.

When completing a men’s haircut it is important to cross check the haircut. This involves standing from a distance or checking the haircut in the mirror to ensure that there are no lines within the haircut or discrepancies between each side of the style. You can achieve the same effects as looking into the mirror to check the hair as you can from standing a few feet back from the client and checking the results of the haircut.

When cutting men’s hair, it can be easy to miss any lines that may appear in the hair and therefore you should ensure that you have proper lighting from all angles that the hair is being cut. Cutting the hair in a dim lighting environment can mean that you could miss angles and tapering within the hair which can create unsightly lines within the haircut and leave you with an unhappy client. Lighting is an essential part of hairstyling and therefore you should ensure that all parts of the head are easily visible and there are no shadows that occur within the cutting area.

Blending is one of the most important parts of a men’s haircut, as their hair is short and it can be easy to miss blending the hair. Blending is completed one of three ways; clipper over comb, blending shears or with a hair cutting razors. For the most part this allows the lines which are often created in the hair to disappear, leaving a blended and smooth haircut.

After the blending occurs within the hair it is time to style the hair cut and add texture to the hair. Texture can be added to the hair with the use of a razor, in a technique that is referred to as razoring. To texture the hair it is often cut with the use of shears and small pieces are cut from the hair, in a downwards motion to cut into the hair and therefore add instant texture into the style that has been created. The razor should be held at an angle to achieve the maximum effects and ensure that the element of style within the hair is maintained.

Finishing is the last step in a great men’s haircut. It enables the hair stylist to ensure that all ends are even and the area around the nape of the neck and side burns is free from stray hairs and all are even. Finishing can make a break a haircut; therefore it is important to know what you are doing when it comes to men’s hair and finishing the style that you have created.

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