Article: Starting with hair that is already cut somewhat short will be a lot easier to work with than long hair. If the client's hair falls past their shoulders, gather their hair into a ponytail, then cut it off. This is known as rough-cutting, and will make the length more manageable.  Don't worry if it looks uneven. You will continue to take off more length in the following steps and even things out some more. Don't cut too close to the person's head. The ponytail will make the cut hair easier to manage, as it will stay tied together. Also, it gives the client the option to donate the hair. Pull a comb through the hairline, pulling it up. Placing your fingers just behind the comb, make a V-shape with your fore and middle fingers, closing them against the hair at the nape. Then, cut the hair just below them. Repeat the process along the hairline, holding your fingers at a slight angle.  Work with a thin section of hair, no longer than the length of your first knuckle to your second knuckle on your finger. If you are cutting curly hair, plan on cutting it 1½ to 2 inches (3.81 to 5.08 centimeters) long. Use the handle of a rat-tail comb to create a vertical part on each side of the head, just behind the ears. Each part should meet on the top of your head. Brush the hair in front of the ear forward, out of the way. If the hair won't stay forward, secure it with clips. . Take a vertical section of hair from the back-center of the client's head, comb through it, and pinch it between your fore and middle fingers. Slide your fingers down to where you want to cut, then snip the hairs sticking out in front of your fingers. Pixie cuts are short—no longer than 2 inches (5.08 centimeters). Pinch a horizontal of hair, right across the section you just cut. Slide your fingers down until you see the cut ends of the vertical section. Cut the horizontal section so that it aligns with the vertical one. Work your way towards the right side of the head, then repeat for the left side. Keep alternating between vertical and horizontal sections. This technique will allow you to measure up the already-cut strands against the un-cut strands. Stop when you get to the vertical parts just behind the ears. Comb the hair upwards with a fine-toothed comb. Snip the hair that's sticking out through the bristles as you comb upward. Create a soft, round line that follows the curve of the client's head. You won't cut everything that's in front of the comb, which is the point. You should only remove small quantities of hair at this time. If you realize you have a lot of hair to cut, then you should recut using the techniques discussed above, then try blending again.
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Start with damp hair that is already cut to at least shoulder-length. Refine the hairline along the nape. Separate the front part of the hair from the back. Cut a vertical section of hair on the back-center of the head Cut a horizontal section of hair across the vertical one. Continue to cut the hair in vertical and horizontal sections. Blend the hair by combing it upwards and snipping it.