Most hairstyles today have lots of movement and hair falls away from the face… and that’s thanks to point cutting.
The point cutting is a method where the tips of shears are used to cut into the hair at an angle, creating texture and removing bulk. It's not about making blunt, straight cuts, but rather about introducing subtle variations in length that result in softer, more natural lines.
Back in the day, everything was cut very blunt and precision-like. Yet, when people started picking up round brushes, stylists realized that a blunt line can’t be styled with as much fullness and volume as...
milk_shake® provides the step-by-step instructions for the color and cut for this adorable go-anywhere-do-anything Super pixie.
The Pixie is a timeless classic, mostly because of its incredible versatility! Second in popularity maybe only to the "liberating" bob of the Roaring 20's - it has never lost its charm over the decades. During the summer months it is also a no-brainer - wash+go for the easiest of maintenance!
Super Pixie Cut
1. First of all, divide the hair from the centre of the forehead to the centre of the nape and from the top of the head to behind the ear...
Sabrina Carpenter has the hottest bangs that everyone wants this season. Here Jamie McDaniel, Sam Villa Ambassador explains how to get them!
Hairdressers everywhere, including Jamie McDaniel, Sam Villa Ambassador, have been getting so many requests for Sabrina Carpenter bangs. “Sabrina Carpenter’s fringe has a little framing action around the eyes. But it’s not as extreme as we’ve been seeing lately,” says McDaniel. “The other things is, the bangs aren’t overly textured. There’s a bit more bluntness to the ends.” That being said, it might just be the perfect fringe for those with finer hair.
How To Cut Sabrina Carpenter Fringe
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Square Butterfly Layers are feathered layers that flow away from the face creating a square shape.
The Square Butterfly Layers are reminiscent of the feathered layers of the 1970’s updated with the volume of the 1980's that is inherent in current must-have looks. Precision cutting is crucial for mastering this look and is achieved through fundamental techniques like overdirecting and elevation.
“By consistently overdirecting each section forward as you elevate, a natural short to long flow away from the face is created,” explains Teresa Romero, Creative Director for Sam Villa and Artistic/Education Director for Jose Luis Salon @_teresa_romero. “It's important to remember the principle that short hair pushes...
"It was a game changer with my bobs when I started to take into account the ear and my body position,“ explains Sami Skinner.
“Sometimes if you’re trying to create strong horizontal lines and you’re not directly in front of your section, over direction can happen. Not a bad thing, but if you’re looking to have a strong line it will create length in the opposite direction from where you’re standing,” explains Sami Skinner, Sam Villa Ambassador @samiskinnerhair
For this Italian Bob, Skinner says, “A Sam Villa Streamline Series Shear is great because the shear responds to the slightest input from you, it’s perfect for precise cutting.”
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“Rooted Rose Gold” by Pravana Global Artistic Mentor Ashley Krupa Berg is the perfect summer refresh trend!
This Rooted Rose Gold is a radiant alternative to refresh your look as summer approaches. PRAVANA Global Artistic Mentor Ashley Krupa Berg shares her how-to for this “Rooted Rose Gold” makeover - a warm, sophisticated alternative to traditional summer blondes. Ashley relies on Pravana's ChromaSilk HydraGloss professional hair color. Pravana artists are always leading trendsetters in color!
“I was really inspired to create a rose gold look because warmer blondes are trending right now. It’s so refreshing!” says Berg. “I loved working on her...
