1. Unit Subtitle: 90° Haircut
Cosmetology
Unit Subtitle: 90° Haircut
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2. Holding Implements Place thumb in moving blade (bottom blade)
Place ring finger in the top blade
Rest index and middle finger on the shank
Practice opening and closing the bottom blade
Close shear points
Slide thumb out of ring
Fold shears into palm
Hold in place using ring and pinkie fingers
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3. Holding Implements Palm shears Pick up comb using thumb and forefinger
Use thumb and first two fingers to rotate and manipulate the comb
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Cosmetology I - 90˚ Haircut

4. 90° On the Head This haircut will use the 0 and 90 angles
Perimeter is cut at a 0°
Layering pattern is cut at a 90°
Vertical sections are cut at a 90°
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Cosmetology I - 90˚ Haircut

5. 4 Sections Part straight from bang section to nape
Part from ear to ear across top of head
Make sure partings are even and neat
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Cosmetology I - 90˚ Haircut

6. Perimeter Sub-section
Sub-section a 1” parting around the perimeter of the head
This will be cut at a 0°
Establish length BEFORE cutting
This will be your guideline
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Cosmetology I - 90˚ Haircut

7. Layering Pattern Take 1” parting from bang to nape
This sub-section will be cut at a 90°
Cut UP from 0°
This will be your guideline to layer to
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Cosmetology I - 90˚ Haircut

8. Sub-sections Vertical sub-sections are used to complete the cut
Cut all sub-sections at a 90°
Cut from perimeter pattern to layering pattern
Always cut UP
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Cosmetology I - 90˚ Haircut

9. Cut Up Scissors should always be aimed upward
Cutting down can cut off the guideline
Some sections will feel awkward
Practice never cutting down
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Cosmetology I - 90˚ Haircut

10. Check the Cut When cutting vertically, check horizontally
In the back, use horizontal sections to check for tags
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Cosmetology I - 90˚ Haircut

11. Finish Check for tags Always hold hair at 90°
There should be a gradual taper
Tags should not be evident
©2004 Texas Trade and Industrial Education
Cosmetology I - 90˚ Haircut