Hairstyles

Guiding Principles for Consistent, Confident Haircutting

Twenty working principles covering consultation, precision technique, ongoing skill development, client care, and career longevity for professional stylists and barbers.

The Pixie Cut: A Cutting Technique Guide for Stylists

A technique guide for stylists and barbers covering sectioning, close-to-the-head cutting, top texturizing, and nape/side blending for the pixie cut.

Cutting and Styling Classic Rock-Era Hairstyle Archetypes

A technique guide for stylists and barbers on cutting classic rock-era archetypes -- shag, mullet, and feathered layers -- with sectioning, layering, and thinning notes for each.

A Stylist's Guide to Low-Maintenance Cuts and Styles

A stylist's technical reference for recommending and cutting low-maintenance styles - long layers, blunt bobs, and textured lobs - that hold their shape between client visits.

How to Create a High-Volume, Editorial-Style Ponytail

A professional technique guide for creating a high-volume, editorial-style ponytail, covering backcombing, root lift, secure fastening, and finishing.

Step-by-Step: Creating Loose, Tousled Waves for Clients

A professional, step-by-step technique for creating loose, tousled waves on clients in the salon, covering sectioning, iron technique, and finishing.

Hairstyling and Barbering Trends That Defined the 2000s

A look at the major hairstyling and barbering trends of the 2000s, from texturizing to precision cutting, and what they still mean for your kit.

Techniques and Movements That Reshaped Hairstyling

A look at the technique shifts and movements that shaped modern hairstyling and barbering, from precision cutting to the rise of texture.

Men's Hairstyle Guide for the French Crop

A professional cutting guide for the French crop, covering clipper guard progression, top texturizing, and fringe technique for barbers.