Learn face-framing cutting techniques for long-layered haircuts that will instantly boost your business (and your bank account!) from award-winning artist and educator Matt Swinney (@matt.swinney). Matt will demo step-by-step layering techniques for creating strong shapes on long-haired clients that enhance movement without removing too much length. Plus, he’ll demo how to create concave layers that perfectly frame the face.

You Will Learn

How to section and establish the guideline based on the client’s parting

Cutting techniques for concave layers that promote versatile styling

How to enhance shape without removing too much length

Step-by-step breakdown for creating face-framing layers

When to utilize slide-cutting, point-cutting and blunt-cutting techniques

Chapters

0:00

Intro + Consultation

4:45

Sectioning

6:31

Cutting the Perimeter

16:12

Connecting the Sides

18:04

Face Frame

29:35

Layers: Top

35:42

Layers: Back

51:39

Layers: Top

55:44

Condensing

58:15

Recap

1:02,57

Styling

1:28:38

Signature Ponytail

1:40:36

Final Look + Recap

Transformation

Finished Look in btcu course

Course Resources

Course Reviews

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Marylin Spratt

May 10, 2024

I loved all the texturizing and ponytail info.

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