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00:00 Welcome to the square line technique. This hair shape epitomizes the line series and forms the foundation upon which all further
00:07 applications of this technique are based. In this instance a square line with a fringe is being executed.
00:13 Prior to shampooing a decision should be made on the finished hair length with the emphasis on suitability for the wearer.
00:21 Make a thorough assessment of the hair lines including the nape and the hair around the ears and for this shape pay particular attention to the
00:29 crown as this will have a bearing on the finished result.
00:32 After checking hairline growth in this area make a decision on the fringe length and shape.
00:38 Once again this will be determined by suitability.
00:41 Having shampooed and conditioned the hair,
00:44 determine the natural parting by combing the hair away from the face as shown and pushing gently forward.
00:49 This will allow the hair to fall into its natural position.
00:53 Notice how the hairline in front grows asymmetrically.
00:57 To achieve the correct balance this will have to be allowed for in the cut.
01:00 If the crown has strong or difficult growth patterns,
01:04 isolate this area in a triangle as shown. This will be dealt with at a later stage after the rest of the hair shape has been
01:12 completed.
01:13 Ensure now that the client is sitting upright with arms and legs uncrossed.
01:17 In this instance the crown doesn't pose a significant problem,
01:23 so continue by dividing the hair vertically at the center back. Now take a horizontal section.
01:29 In order to produce a square shape this section should be slightly inverted.
01:34 This will also compensate for the roundness of the neck and the inclination of the head.
01:39 Keep the head tilted forward through this part of the process to minimize the undulations of the neck.
01:45 Comb the hair in the direction in which it grows and cut a line that mirrors the angle of the section.
01:51 Extend the line into the corner taking care not to over direct the hair.
01:56 At this point both sides of the back can be cut together, a method that would have the advantage of achieving an even balance.
02:11 Alternatively one side can be worked through in isolation.
02:15 However keeping the hair consistently divided will help to achieve a more even balance.
02:20 Keeping the hair consistently damp, having an overview of the balance and an even inclination of the head would be factors that should be considered.
02:28 Secure the hair onto the skin with one or two fingers and cut a line parallel to the section.
02:34 Now check the balance of the line on either side.
02:39 Now take a section parallel to the first and comb the hair down onto the skin.
02:48 Whilst cutting the hair can be secured with either the back of the hand which will give maximum tension or one or two fingers which will give less tension.
02:56 With either method use fine sections and always follow the guideline.
03:01 Excess graduation can be removed by cutting the hair through the small teeth of the comb.
03:15 This will produce the least amount of tension.
03:17 In the case of a hairline with an extremely difficult growth pattern there should be no tension at all.
03:24 Now work through both sides until the occipital bone area is reached.
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03:48 At the occipital bone there are two options.
03:52 Either cut up to the crown prior to connecting with the sides or option two, the back and sides are cut together.
03:59 However this would require the head to be raised and lowered alternately which may result in inconsistencies in the line.
04:06 In this instance option one has been selected.
04:10 Work up to the crown now using less tension.
04:13 As the sections progress gradually bring the client's head into a slightly less tilted forward position.
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04:31 As the crown area is reached use the comb to cut the line as this method employs the least amount of tension.
04:38 Take care to divide the hair correctly around the ears.
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04:51 Now use the same sectioning and cutting procedure on the second side keeping an even dampness throughout the haircut and regularly checking the balance of the shape as it develops.
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05:15 Now to join the back with the sides.
05:17 With the head in a natural position using the hair behind the ear as a guide take a section that flows from the back to the front.
05:24 Ensure that the first section contains sufficient hair to give definition to the line.
05:29 Always check behind the ears for loose ends.
05:33 Compensation for the protrusion of the ear is essential for the success of the finished result.
05:38 Lightly pressing the hair above the ears will allow extra length to maintain the strength of the line.
05:45 Here the hair is being held gently in the comb with no tension.
05:48 To enable more control tilt the head away whilst the line is being cut.
05:53 Subsequent sections are now taken parallel and the same cutting method employed.
05:58 There are several ways to allow for the ears although tapping the hair above the ear is common to all techniques.
06:04 Holding the hair in the comb as shown here puts the least amount of tension on the hair.
06:10 Holding the hair in the comb and over directing back will give slightly more graduation
06:15 and holding the hair onto the skin with the fingers or the back of the hand will put the most tension on the hair.
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06:28 When there's sufficient hair to make the technique viable lifting the hair with the comb and scissors together will give more control.
06:36 Now continue to the original parting.
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06:52 Now make a thorough assessment of the shape so far.
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07:02 Now use the same sectioning and cutting procedure as for the first side.
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07:24 The shape of the fringe is determined by two factors, the overall haircut shape and suitability.
07:31 In this instance a square fringe has been chosen. Take a horizontal section, comb the hair down
07:37 and with minimal tension cut a line to the desired length and width required.
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07:59 As before more control can be obtained by holding the hair between the comb and scissor.
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08:13 There are various methods of sectioning off a fringe.
08:17 In most cases two vertical lines drawn up from the temple hairlines to the parting will define a triangle.
08:23 Tuck the hair around the ears whilst working.
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08:31 Use the same sectioning and cutting procedure as for the first side.
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08:45 The line is now checked against the skin using the back of the hand to secure the hair against the skin.
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08:58 Prepare the blow dry by damping the hair with a suitable finishing product and combing into place.
09:04 Now use a wrap drying technique that starts from and employs the same sections as the cut.
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09:18 Combing both hands will ensure that the hair has the same finish on both sides.
09:22 Re-establish the parting and ensure the hair is combed through evenly, checking the evenness of the blow dry, especially the hairlines.
09:30 Stand back and make a thorough assessment of the overall shape.
09:35 Redefine the outline including the fringe, paying special attention to the area below the ears.
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09:49 Here is the finished result, a timeless classic that epitomises healthy, shiny hair.
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