Lecture Notes: Creating the Perfect Blended Layered Haircut

Introduction

• Speaker: Stephen Salonga
• Focus: Creating the perfect blended layered haircut
• Target Audience: Barbers, stylists, students, and clients

Haircut Details

• Style Goal: A flowing layered haircut (not too short or too long)
• Inspiration: 80s layered haircut

Tools and Products

• New Product: Haircutting combs available on Stephen's website
  • Features: High-quality plastic, available in red and white colors for contrast
  • Offer: Free shipping and current sale

Haircutting Process

1. Finding Natural Parting

   • Line comb from top of nose to back of head
   • Split into four quadrants: separates front from back

2. Establishing Length

   • Use comb to cut straight across and establish a base

3. Layering Technique

   • Work through back, sides, and top in sections
   • Use finger positioning to create desired angle
   • Ensure head is straight and work from top to bottom

4. Blending

   • Create movement by extending layers to connect throughout the haircut
   • Address issues like hair flipping by adjusting the length of layers

Tips and Insights

• Body Position: Stand in one spot to maintain posture and efficiency
• Checking Balance: Stand in front to ensure symmetry
• Layering Impact: Increases movement and can enhance curls/waves

Styling

• Techniques for both air-drying and blow-drying
• Styles can vary from feathered looks to smoother styles depending on preference

Conclusion

• A perfectly blended layered haircut provides versatility and options
• Encouragement to check out the new hair cutting combs

Note: These notes capture the essence of Stephen's process and ideas on creating a blended layered haircut, along with details about the tools used and available for purchase.