The Artist Academy

Mastering the Shears: Professional Hair Cutting Level 1

About Course

A complete step-by-step guide to professional hair cutting. Master the tools, understand the geometry of hair, and learn the four fundamental haircuts that serve as the foundation for every modern style.

This comprehensive course is designed to take you from a complete beginner to a confident stylist capable of executing precise, professional haircuts. We move beyond simple “how-to” videos and dive into the why and how of hair design.

You will learn proper scissor handling, the geometry of sectioning, and the vital concept of “elevation.” By the end of this course, you will have mastered the Blunt Cut, the Graduated Bob, Uniform Layers, and Long Layers, giving you the skillset to work in a salon or start your own business.

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What Will You Learn?

  • Correct handling of scissors, combs, and texturizers.
  • The geometry of hair: Points, lines, and angles.
  • Mastery of the "One Length" (Blunt) cut.
  • Creating weight and volume with Graduation (45°).
  • Removing weight and creating movement with Layers (90° & 180°).
  • Cross-checking and finishing techniques.

Course Content

Topic 1: Tools & Safety

  • Lesson 1.1: Introduction to Your Toolkit
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  • Lesson 1.2: Holding the Shears (Palming)
  • Lesson 1.3: Sanitation and Hygiene

Topic 2: The Physics of Hair (Theory)

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