Published
03rd Aug 2018
by charlottegw
Tom Chapman gives his expert advice on cutting men's long curly hair...
Tom says: “I’ve been told by many stylists over the years that they are scared of cutting curly hair! Maybe this is because training for curly hair is often limited in the barbershop, especially when it’s longer; or maybe it is due to the fashions in their area. Either way, once you get used to working with curly hair it can open up so many new opportunities, styles and techniques that are not achievable in straight hair.”
Read the below step by steps to master cutting men's long curly hair...
- Start by washing the hair with shampoo and conditioner. This ensures any previous styling products and excess oils are removed from the hair for best results.
- Use a matte paste as a pre-styling product to help you manage the curls.
- Start by putting in a profile parting from the front to the nape.
- Then put in a zigzag section from the profile parting to the back of the ears.
- Cut the hair to the desired length at the back. When cutting long curly hair, always remember to leave a little extra length to accommodate the natural curl and bounce of the hair.
- Put in a block graduation to remove excess weight from the hair.
- Release the top of the hair and cut it to match the desired length at the back.
- Create a radial parting to separate the front and the back of the hair. Elevate the hair at a “T” to the parting and continue to cut to the desired length.
- Follow your guide length around to the front on both sides, point-cutting as you go to add texture.
- In front of the ears, over direct the hair backwards to maintain a balanced length around the face.
- While the hair is wet, use twist cutting to remove further weight.
- Blow-dry the hair with a diffuser on a medium heat. A diffuser gives a more natural finish and accentuates the curls.
- Finally, scrunch pomade into the curls for added volume, texture and hold.
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