Hair Cutter

The Fade consists of a very short taper that “fades” into the skin — thus giving this haircut its name. You can ask for your fade to end high on the sides and back (High Fade), low (Low Fade), or at the temples.

The Side Swept cut is a low-maintenance option that works on both curly and straight hair. A deep side part is key to making the Side Sweep work. You can let it loose and natural or ask for some tapering for a longer swept top and a sleeker hairline cut. This style works particularly well if you have curly hair since it’s a cut that looks better with texture. If you have naturally straight hair, ask your barber for layers to create some additional volume.

That is where the real expertise of a hair stylist comes in. Every client cannot look good with the same hairstyle. Styles depend on how a client carries herself and what the shape of her face is. I make sure that I analyze each client’s facial structure and her hair type thoroughly before making a style recommendation.

My clips turned a clients hair pink. I did not tell the client because I was also giving her a perm and the hydrogen peroxide in the perm took the pink out of the clients hair.

For something even edgier, ask for razored texture. This technique involves taking a razor blade (or a special pair of scissors with a razor built in) to the ends of your hair. The result is hair with uneven lengths. Razoring is sometimes used to make curly a bit more manageable.

Originally termed Burnsides, sideburns are an essential component to many hairstyles — so be sure to communicate your desired sideburn length. The phrases “top of the ear,” “mid-ear,” or “bottom of the ear” refers to how far your sideburns will extend. You can tell your barber to maintain the current length of the sideburns but clean them up or thin them out.

The High & Tight has extremely short sides and about an inch and a half on top. The fade of the High & Tight extends from the nape of the neck to the sideburns. One reason this cut is so popular is that it requires much less maintenance than similar cuts.

A Square Cut is a sleek, clean-cut style. It involves cutting a straight line across one’s hairline, sideburns, and neckline. The length of the hair typically cut to a uniform length. However, it has become popular to ask for more length on top. This variation is often referred to as a “Flair” or “Shape Up.”

A square cut requires a bit more maintenance, as it cuts into and shapes the hairline. When your hair grows back, it can start to look uneven, so you’ll need frequent touch-ups.

To add volume or to give a bit of a messier appearance, ask for an uneven, choppy texture. A stylist can achieve this by point-cutting the tips of your hair at a 45-degree angle.

Cuts that do go with the facial structure.

Three years back when I was working as a trainee, a customer came for the blow dry. I wanted to practice my newly acquired skill of outward blowing and convinced the customer that it would suit her. But when I started it, my supervisor came and suggested a straight blow. I didn’t like the idea however I complied. When the look was complete I realized outward would not have suited the client’s face that well. That day onwards, I carefully assess the client’s facial features before making a suggestion and always suggest what is most suitable for them instead of what I feel like doing.

The Comb-over Fade consists of a fade on the side and back but with longer hair on top. The hair is then “combed-over” to the side. This cut is popular with older men, especially those thinning hair. However, younger generations have put an updated twist on this cut by slicking it back instead of parting.

The hair graduates from longer to short. This can relate to graduating the back of a bob or 'forward grad' refers to layering around the front of the hairstyle

It’s one thing to have a natural talent for cutting and coloring, it’s another talent to deal with criticism. Be aware of hiring someone who is sensitive to negative feedback. As part of the interview, discuss how they might handle irate or unsatisfied customers and ask them about challenging customer experiences they have had to resolve in the past. And, when interviewing references, be sure to delve into the candidate’s ability to receive criticism and solve customer issues.

The Slicked Back requires a little bit of length and some more maintenance. Shoulder-length hair works best with this cut. The general consensus is to leave the top layers of your hair long so they can easily be pulled back.

Be patient —it can take six months to a year to grow out your hair, but the hip look is worth the wait.

Typically, this is a second-round of hair cutting done when hair is already styled and dry, but it can also be used as a primary cutting method that's great for attention to shape and detail. It also allows a hairstyle to be cut the way you prefer to wear your hair texture.

I am most comfortable doing a French plait and I can also work with hair curls.

Working as a junior hair stylist for ABC hair clinic, once our receptionist was on leave and I took her charge additionally. There, I observed that clients had to wait for long periods to get hair treatments even if they came with an appointment because the hair stylists were also engaged in the aesthetic and skin care departments I suggested that hair and skin care department be segregated. That was implemented and the wait time was reduced by 20 minutes on average.

No I have not got a job as a hairdresser yet but I would like to.

A tapered neckline follows your natural neckline. It’s called “tapered” because it follows the natural line of your hair and gets shorter toward the back of your head. This style is the most forgiving and remains somewhat blended as your hair grows back in.