Men’s Haircutting

Mrs. Smith3/29/2011

Some Facts• There are over 310 million

people in the United States. If 50% are male, there are about 155 million men in the United States.

• The average price for a man’s haircut is around $20.

• Most men need a haircut every 4 to 6 weeks.

Objectives• Understand the difference between female and male haircuts.• Explain the steps to completing the renegade haircut (180°)

and the “L” cut (90°).• Be familiar with beard growth, maintenance, and designs.• Understand how to counterbalance with beards.• Perform the Renegade haircut and Renegade beard utilizing

shears.• Perform the “L” Cut and triangle beard design.• Utilize an air former and selected products to complete

hairstyles. • Practice proper safety and sanitation procedures.

Assessments

• Practical – completed haircuts

• Renegade with beard - today

• “L” Cut with beard – today

• Brush Cut with beard – Thursday

• Flat Top with beard – Thursday

• Crew Cut with mustache - Thursday

• Written – Test on Thursday

Word List

Clippers Distribution Customizing techniques Plane Parting Section Elevation (positive & negative) Squeeze technique LAW of cutting perfection Mobility Volume Guides (stationary & traveling)

Clipper attachments 3 Parallels of Haircutting 7 Steps of Haircutting

7 STEPS OF HAIRCUTTING

Consultation

Hair Analysis

Sectioning

Baseline

Distribution and Elevation

Customizing

Check

BEARDSCan enhance a face shape or hide imperfections

7 STEPS OF HAIRCUTTING

Consultation

Hair Analysis

Sectioning

Baseline

Distribution and Elevation

Customizing

Check

Mind Map

Haircutting

Questions

• What type of haircut gives shortness in the crown and length in the nape?

• What is the first step of the haircut procedure?• For a true 90-degree cut, how does the length of the hair

in the nape compare to the length of the hair at the top of the head?

• What are the two types of guides?• What are the three parallels in haircutting?• Name the two types of elevation and explain each.