1PART I
176Faux Hawk Haircut Style
2INTRODUCTION TO HAIR CUTTING
177Mohawk Haircut Styles
3CHAPTER 1
178Short
4The Tools of the Trade
179Fade
5Hair Cutting Scissors | Haircutting Shears: Cutting, Trimming, and Perfecting Hairstyles
180Children’s Haircuts
6Thinning Scissors | Texturizing Shears: Shape the Final Hairstyle
181Keep the Natural Curls Carefully Sculpted
7Straight Razors | Styling & Texturizing Shears to Create Volume
182Close Cropped Sides and Brushed Back Top Cut, Perfect for Fine Hair
8Hair Clipper Tools: Shorter & Cleaner Haircuts
183All-Over Short Buzz for Boys
9Hair Trimming Tools: Perfecting the Final Hairstyle
184Bring Back the Long Locks
10Hair Comb: Controlling Hair While Cutting
185Completely Shaved Style for a Fresh Feel
11Setting Up Your Workspace
186Classic Crew Cut to Beat the Heat
12Choosing the Right Location
187A Rebellious Mohawk to Make a Statement
13Furniture and Layout
188Short Hair Don't Care With This Pixie Haircut
14Tools and Equipment
189Classic Bowl Haircut for Kids That Can't Sit Still
15Sanitation and Safety
190Short Scissor Cut with Fringe for a no-fuss Style
16Storage Solutions
191Chin-Length Bob with Bangs Is As Sweet As Can Be
17Client Comfort and Amenities
192Medium-Length Cut with Subtle Layers to Embrace the Mane
18Ergonomics and Personal Comfort
193Long, Face-Framing Layers for the Kids Next Door
19Personal Touches and Decor
194Classic Bob without Bangs for Your Mature Mini-Me
20Safety and Hygiene Practices
195Long Layered Cut for a Soft Look
21Sanitation of Tools and Equipment
196Natural Curls for a Beautiful Halo of Hair
22Workstation Cleanliness
197Short Cut with Flipped Ends for a Vintage Look
23Personal Hygiene
198Single Layer Cut with Side Swept Bangs Taking Center Stage
24Client Protection
199Edgy Stacked Bob with No Bangs
25Handling Chemicals and Products
200CHAPTER 9
26Electrical Safety
201STYLING AND FINISHING TECHNIQUES
27Ergonomics and Physical Safety
202Blow Dry Your Hair
28Emergency Preparedness
203How do I get the perfect salon-quality blowout?: Use a brush suited to your hair type
29PART II
204Invest in a high-quality blow dryer
30BASICS OF HAIR CUTTING
205Apply styling products throughout your hair
31CHAPTER 2
206Use a nozzle
32UNDERSTANDING HAIR
207Mistakes to Avoid When Blow-Drying Hair Straight Like a Pro
33Hair Anatomy
208Using too high of a heat setting
34How does hair grow?
209Using the wrong brush
35Hair growth cycle
210Skipping styling products or not applying them evenly
36Growth Patterns and Face Shapes
211Blow-dry the right way
37Hair Growth Patterns
212Avoid hair care products that are drying
38Cowlicks
213Not working from root to tip
39Hair Whorls
214Moving too quickly
40Natural Partings
215Using Heat Tools: The Basics: Curling Irons vs. Flat Irons
41Hairline Patterns
216Curl Your Hair with a Flat Iron
42Face Shapes
217Start with healthy hair
43Oval Face Shape
218Prep with a heat protectant
44Round Face Shape
219Start using the iron
45Square Face Shape
220Set it with hairspray
46Heart Face Shape
221Be gentle
47Diamond Face Shape
222A few helpful tips
48CHAPTER 3
223Using Curling Irons
49BASIC TECHNIQUES
224How to Use a Curling Iron with a Clamp
50Holding and Positioning Tools
225How to Use a Curling Wand
51Holding and Positioning Tools
226PART IV
52Scissors
227ADVANCED HAIR CUTTING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
53Combs
228CHAPTER 10
54Clippers
229CREATIVE CUTTING AND CUSTOM STYLES
55Razors
230Asymmetrical Cuts
56Techniques for Different Hair Types
231Asymmetrical Pixie Cut
57Ergonomics and Posture
232Asymmetrical Bangs
58Sectioning Hair
233Wavy Asymmetrical Bob
59Why is it important to section hair for haircutting?
234Asymmetrical Bob with Bangs
60What are the main steps in sectioning hair for haircutting?
235Long Asymmetrical Hair: Long Asymmetrical Hair with Undercut
61Things to Avoid While Sectioning Hair
236Asymmetrical Shag
62Sectioning the Hair: 3 Methods
237Asymmetrical Undercut
63Sectioning the Hair for Haircutting
238Unique Asymmetrical Haircut
64Sectioning Of the Hair for Hair Rollers
239Asymmetrical Layered Bob
65Sectioning For Hair Straightening
240Avant-Garde Hair
66Angles and Elevation
241What Is Avant-Garde Hair?
67Elevation
242The Rules for Crafting an Avant-Garde Hairstyle
68Angles
243Weight
69WOMEN HAIR TYPES
244Structure
70Straight Hair
245Balance
71Wavy Hair
246Simple Avant-Garde Looks to Style Yourself
72Curly Hair
247Over-Teasing
73Coily Hair
248A Wet Finish
74Thick Hair
249Bold Faux Bangs
75Fine Hair
250Exaggerated Victory Rolls
76Reasons for Hair Type Changes
251Big Updo
77MEN’S HAIR TYPES: Straight Hair
252Avant-Garde Inspired Haircuts
78Advantages vs. the drawbacks of straight hair
253Short Hair Ideas
79Hairstyles for straight hair
254Color
80Hair products for straight hair
255Upgrade Your Updo
81Wavy Hair
256The Psychology of Hair: Understanding Client Preferences
82Advantages vs. wavy hair disadvantages
257Building a Solid Client Base: Hairstylist’s Definitive Guide: Craft an Inviting Salon Atmosphere
83Hairstyles for wavy hair
258Master the Art of Communication
84Hair items for wavy hair
259Deliver Consistent Quality
85Coiled Hair
260Personalize the Experience
86Advantages vs. drawbacks of coiled hair
261Leverage Social Media
87Coiled hairstyles
262Offer Promotions and Loyalty Programs
88Kinky Hair
263Attend Networking Events
89Advantages vs. kinky hair drawbacks
264Stay in Touch through Email Marketing
90Hairstyles for kinky hair
265Invest in Continued Education
91Hair products for kinky hair
266Ask for Referrals and Reviews
92PART III
267CHAPTER 11
93CUTTING TECHNIQUES
268COLOR INTEGRATION
94CHAPTER 4
269Basic Steps for Coloring Your Hair at Home
95HAIR CUT STYLES
270Hair Dye Basics
96How to Trim Long Hair
271Hair Dyeing Tutorial: From Formula to Finish
97HOW TO HOLD THE SHEARS
272Semi-Permanent
98Horizontal rear trim
273Demi-Permanent
99How to Trim Bangs
274Permanent
100How to Frame Sides of Long Hair: How to Frame Short Hair (Off the Ears)
275Hair Dyeing Process
101CHAPTER 5
276Check for Irritants
102HAIR CUTTING FOR DIFFERENT TEXTURES
277Prep Your Skin
103Cutting Curly Hair
278Strand Test
104Cutting Straight Hair: Cutting Straight Hair At Home
279Dye Application Process
105How to Cut Someone Else’s Straight Hair
280Techniques for Integrating Cut and Color
106Afro-Type Haircutting
281Maintaining Hair Health with Color Services
107STEP-BY-STEP AFRO-CUT
282CHAPTER 12
108HOW TO CUT YOUR HAIR
283CONSULTATION AND CLIENT MANAGEMENT
109CHAPTER 6
284Effective Client Consultations
110ADVANCED CUTTING TECHNIQUES
285Building and Maintaining Client Relationships
111Texturizing and Thinning
286CHAPTER 13
112Current Hair Texturizing Trends You Must Know
287BUSINESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
113Point Cutting
288Setting Up a Salon or Home Studio
114Internal Cutting
289Approximately how much money do hair salon owners make in a year?
115Twist Cutting
290How long does it take to complete cosmetology school?
116Slide Cutting
291Continuing Education and Certification
117Texturizing Shears Problems to Avoid
292CHAPTER 14
118Over-Texturizing and Over-Graduating
293TROUBLESHOOTING AND CORRECTION
119Uneven Bob
294Common Cutting Mistakes and Fixes
120Frizzy Hair
295Ignoring Face Shape and Hair Type
121Hair Texturizing Tools
296Understanding Face Shapes
122Straight-Edge Razor
297Working with Hair Types
123Hair Clipper
298Lack of Communication with Your Stylist
124Blending Shears
299Not Considering Hair Maintenance
125Chunking Shears
300Skipping Consultations and Research: Being Influenced by Trends Alone
126Finishing Shears
301Going for Drastic Changes without Preparation
127Tail Comb
302Neglecting Regular Trims and Maintenance
128Blending and Fading
303DIY Haircuts and Over-Reliance on Online Tutorials
129Guidelines
304Overlooking Haircare Products and Tools
130BLEND FADE LINES
305Not Embracing Professional Advice and Expertise
131CHAPTER 7
306Addressing Client Concerns and Feedback
132LAYER CUTS
307Maintaining Cutting Tools and Equipment
133Layering Hair (Defined)
308PART V
134Simple Long Hair “Shaggy Cut”
309MASTERY AND BEYOND
135PROCEDURE
310CHAPTER 15
136LIFTING HAIR WITH THE COMB: Basic Layer Cut
311STAYING CURRENT
137HOW TO USE THINNING SHEARS
312Trends and Innovations in Hair Cutting: Current Trends in Hair Cutting
138CLIPPER CUTS
313Innovations in Hair Cutting
139Clipper Cuts
314Advanced Workshops and Courses
140Clipper Attachments (Rakes)
315Types of Advanced Workshops and Courses
141Common rakes
316Key Elements of Advanced Workshops and Courses
142How to Do a Buzz-Cut with a Rake
317Notable Advanced Workshops and Courses
143STEPS FOR BUZZ / BUTCH
318Networking and Professional Associations
144Cut the buzz
319Importance of Networking and Professional Associations
145EASY REGULATION STYLE CUT
320Notable Professional Associations for Hair Cutting Professionals
146Steps for Simple Marine Style Cut
321Strategies for Effective Networking
147STEP-BY-STEP TAPER: Specialty Clipper Cuts
322CHAPTER 16
148How to Do a Standard Flat Top
323MASTERING YOUR CRAFT
149CHAPTER 8
324Refining Techniques
150SPECIALIZED HAIRCUTS
325Understanding Hair Anatomy and Growth Patterns
151Men’s Haircuts
326Mastering Basic Techniques
152Buzz Cut Styles
327Advanced Techniques and Tools
153Crew Cut Styles
328Refining Techniques for Different Hair Types
154Thick
329Incorporating Technology and Tools
155Gentleman
330Refining hair
156Classic
331THE TOOLS YOU NEED!
157Fade
332THE PREP
158Side Part
333THE SOFT-CUT APPROACH
159Fade Haircut Styles
334VERTICAL GRADUATION
160Taper Fade
335SIMPLE THINNING
161Low Fade
336Developing a Signature Style
162Mid-fade
337Teaching and Mentoring Others
163High Fade
338CHAPTER 17
164Undercut Haircut Styles
339PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT
165Taper Haircut Style
340Creating a Professional Portfolio
166Side Part Men’s Haircut Style
341Compiling Your Best Work
167Man Bun Hairstyles
342Organizing Your Portfolio
168Full
343Choosing the Format
169Semi
344Enhancing Your Portfolio
170Low
345Photographing Haircuts
171Undercut fade
346Preparation
172The Lumberjack
347Camera Settings
173Pompadour Haircut Style
348Composition
174Quiff Style
349Conclusion
175French Crop Haircut Style
350INDEX