Courtesy of Hairs How magazine

1

Taking a small section from the centre of the hair, starting at the crown working towards the nape of the neck chip into the hair you are holding, repeat around the rest of the hair using the same method. Taking care not to cut away too much hair, which will make your length too short.

2

Taking your scissors in a downward cutting action slice the scissors across the hair to add texture, taking care again not to cut out chunks, your aim is to texture the ends, repeat on the other side.

3

Comb the hair into the shape you want it to lie when the style is finished, using your scissors, chip into the ends all around the bottom of your style, taking care again not to take away too much.

4

Comb down the fringe in the direction you want it to lie using your scissors which have to be very sharp, slice downwards to add texture. If your scissors are blunt and not razor sharp it will rip the hair rather than slice it, which will add great discomfort to your client and you will achieve the look you require.

5

Lifting up small sections of the fringe, place your fingers onto your clients head using your scissors, chip into the hair, continue across the whole front section of the head.

6

Comb down your style using your razors only lightly on the hair, razor downwards continue across the sides and back of the head taking great care.

Finger dry your style using mousse, style with firm hold wax, fixing the style into place.