Hairstyle step by step: short men's layers

Published 17th Nov 2009 by alexherrera

A simple step-by-step guide to creating a choppy, messy men's hairstyle from the KMS California Artistic Team.

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Step One: Diagonal forward partings were taken from the crown to the recession area.		Step Two: A central vertical section was taken from the crown to the nape. The hair was distributed 90 degrees, elevated 90 degrees and point-cut to decrease in length.
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Step Three: Vertical sections were continued. Each section was distributed 90 degrees, elevated 90 degrees and point-cut to decrease in length.		Step Four: This was continued until the front was reached.
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Step Five:The opposite side was completed in the same manner.		Step Six: The underneath was blow-dried and a deep point-cutting technique was used to remove weight.
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Step Seven:The top was released and a vertical section was placed off-centre. The hair was distributed 90 degrees, elevated 90 degrees and point-cut.		Step Eight: Pivoting partings were taken from the vertical section. Hair was overdirected to the guide and point-cut to increase in length. This was repeated on the opposite side.
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Step Nine:Hair was blow-dried and surface sliced and deep point-cut to personalise.		After: Hair was blow-dried straight. Clay creme was rubbed through the hair and pulled upwards for lift.
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