STEP 1 & 2: Start in the middle lower nape using The Classic Dual Comb. Hold the comb horizontally with The Classic Professional Clipper to create a taper fade.
STEP 1 & 2: Start in the middle lower nape using The Classic Dual Comb. Hold the comb horizontally with The Classic Professional Clipper to create a taper fade.
STEP 3: Repeat the clipper-over-comb technique on both back sides.
STEP 3: Repeat the clipper-over-comb technique on both back sides.
STEP 4: Continue with The Classic Professional Clipper connecting the sides to the nape area.
STEP 4: Continue with The Classic Professional Clipper connecting the sides to the nape area.
STEP 5: Detail and outline with The Esquire Trimmer.
STEP 5: Detail and outline with The Esquire Trimmer.
STEP 6: Use the scissor-over-comb technique, connecting sides to top. Repeat the same technique on the other side, blending the sides to the top.
STEP 6: Use the scissor-over-comb technique, connecting sides to top. Repeat the same technique on the other side, blending the sides to the top.
STEP 7: Create guideline from the highest point of the head to the crown area. Using horizontal sections, connect the rest of the top following a traveling guideline.
STEP 7: Create guideline from the highest point of the head to the crown area. Using horizontal sections, connect the rest of the top following a traveling guideline.
STEP 8: Dry and style hair with The Brush Dryer.
STEP 8: Dry and style hair with The Brush Dryer.
STEP 9: Apply The Clay and achieve the finished look.
STEP 9: Apply The Clay and achieve the finished look.
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Finished look
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STEP 1 & 2: Start in the middle lower nape using The Classic Dual Comb. Hold the comb horizontally with The Classic Professional Clipper to create a taper fade.
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STEP 1 & 2: Start in the middle lower nape using The Classic Dual Comb. Hold the comb horizontally with The Classic Professional Clipper to create a taper fade.
STEP 3: Repeat the clipper-over-comb technique on both back sides.
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STEP 3: Repeat the clipper-over-comb technique on both back sides.
STEP 4: Continue with The Classic Professional Clipper connecting the sides to the nape area.
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STEP 4: Continue with The Classic Professional Clipper connecting the sides to the nape area.
STEP 5: Detail and outline with The Esquire Trimmer.
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STEP 5: Detail and outline with The Esquire Trimmer.
STEP 6: Use the scissor-over-comb technique, connecting sides to top. Repeat the same technique on the other side, blending the sides to the top.
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STEP 6: Use the scissor-over-comb technique, connecting sides to top. Repeat the same technique on the other side, blending the sides to the top.
STEP 7: Create guideline from the highest point of the head to the crown area. Using horizontal sections, connect the rest of the top following a traveling guideline.
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STEP 7: Create guideline from the highest point of the head to the crown area. Using horizontal sections, connect the rest of the top following a traveling guideline.
STEP 8: Dry and style hair with The Brush Dryer.
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STEP 8: Dry and style hair with The Brush Dryer.
STEP 9: Apply The Clay and achieve the finished look.
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STEP 9: Apply The Clay and achieve the finished look.
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  1. Start in the middle lower nape using The Classic Dual Comb. Hold the comb horizontally with The Classic Professional Clipper to create a taper fade.
  2. Continue the clipper-over-comb technique until you reach the occipital bone.
  3. Repeat the clipper-over-comb technique on both back sides.
  4. Continue with The Classic Professional Clipper connecting the sides to the nape area.
  5. Detail and outline with The Esquire Trimmer.
  6. Use the scissor-over-comb technique, connecting sides to top. Repeat the same technique on the other side, blending the sides to the top.
  7. Create guideline from the highest point of the head to the crown area. Using horizontal sections, connect the rest of the top following a traveling guideline.
  8. Dry and style hair with The Brush Dryer.
  9. Apply The Clay and achieve the finished look.

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