Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve wanted to go to beauty school. My first experience cutting hair, aside from my Barbies’ heads, was on my little sister Megan. Her hair was getting a little long, I thought she could use a bang trim. The problem was, I was seven years old, and she was four. I used kitchen shears, and then proceeded to let her cut my hair afterward.
For a professional hairstylist, your shear is your most important tool. Protect your shears by checking and adjusting the blade tension daily.
No matter how great the hair cut, a hairstyle that looks good on one person doesn’t always work for the next. The below “rules of the road” and tips, courtesy of Pivot Point International, are for the seven most common facial shapes.
WOW. That’s all I can really say to sum up the past few weeks in beauty school at Pivot Point International. We’re learning so much—more than I thought was possible—and I have soaked up every word like a sponge! Check out my collection of cuts—including one on a REAL. LIVE. HUMAN!!
Need a boost of confidence to cut with clippers? Andis's education director provides some pointers.
JCPenney Salons offer finishing techniques that will give the cut a unique look.
