FOUNDATIONAL HAIRCUTTING  (4 HR)

Hair cutting has 3 basic techniques on 3 different foundational shapes. Understand how to choose what technique and shape for the desired outcome. Learn how important finger angle  and body position is as they can change the outcome dramatically. Master the foundation of hair cutting, become confident with this skill.

• Sectioning based on the shape of the cut.

  Importance of body position

  Demonstrate body position, along with hand and arm position

  Demonstrate finger position for cutting each of the technique

  Understanding Shapes in haircutting

Hands on:  Simon said style of learning. Educator demos one section, trainee does it on their mannequin

Segments:

1. Haircutting theory

   Hair cut 1: Long Layers Classic with face framing

   Haircut 2: Modern blunt bob with texture

   Hair cut 3: Mop top shag 

Bio:  Stephen Adams is a positive and innovative problem solver, who has participated in many aspects within the beauty industry for the last 30 plus years. Throughout the years he has been inspired deeply by the cultures of his surroundings. Art, humor, and clothing styles kindle his imagination and helps him to see the world in a different aspect of texture, density, color and movement. Stephen feels that through his working with hair, a 3 dimensional fluid object that he sculpts and intensifies with color, he is able to create that perfect balance of both Art and Science.  His commitment to education, community, and his industry is what pushes him to be the best of his abilities. His growing national reputation stems from many accolades from Keratin Complex and also his work as a platform artist for companies such as Aveda, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Chromastics and ARROJO.  “Take Risks” has been Stephen’s motto for most of his life and he truly believes that to be successful at whatever we do, we all must have some “Moxie” and do what no one else has done.  Push yourself to be your best.