btcuniversity
52 min
Premiering:
Monday, February 24 @ 9:00 am CT

Not “Just a Trim”: Elevating Maintenance Cuts

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Every stylist knows that “just a trim” is never that simple. It’s one of the most common requests behind the chair—but executing it with precision takes skill, strategy and attention to detail. In this exclusive class, global educator and Booksy Ambassador Joel Torres (@joeltorresstyle) breaks down the most underrated service in the salon, showing you how to turn a routine trim into a customized, high-value experience.

 

Joel will teach you how to maintain length while removing weight, create movement and texture on fine hair and refine your body positioning for comfort, consistency and control. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your cutting skills or elevate your service game, this class is your roadmap to mastering trims with intention—so your clients keep coming back.

You Will Learn

Joel’s signature internal layering techniques for seamless weight removal

How to add texture and movement on fine hair without compromising length 

Key elevation mistakes to avoid when cutting the perimeter and fringe

Precision sectioning strategies for balance, control and consistency

Chapters

0:00

Intro & Consultation

2:00

Sectioning

3:08

Cutting the Perimeter

11:22

Cutting the Fringe

19:03

Cutting the Layers

32:00

Blowdry Techniques

39:21

Personalizing the Cut

46:29

Styling

50:42

Recap

Course Highlights

Cut the Perfect Perimeter With These Body Position Tips

Don’t Make This Elevation Mistake With Your Perimeter

Cutting the Fringe: How To Select Your Level of Elevation

Transformation

Finished Look in btcu course