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Maintain effective and safe methods of working when cutting facial hair to shape
Carry out a consultation with the client
Check for contraindications by looking at the skin, hair growth patterns, and density
discuss and agree on the desired look that the client would like to achieve
In this case the client would like a full beard tidy up and an eyebrow shape
Protect the client’s eyes using cotton wool pads prior to the service
Different cutting techniques achieve different looks
Start by using clipper with attachment
Go against the grain of the hair. Using clipper over attachment allows you to the cut the hair to an even length.
Gently adjust the client to gain access to the area you wish to work on
The look achieved by clipper over attachment can look blunt, to soften this use scissors over comb
Regularly take time to step back and check your work
Working visually create a shape around the jawline using freehand
Stretch the skin either side of the Adam’s apple so that no pressure is applied to the area
Clipper over comb is a good technique to use on sideburns.
Use freehand to define shape
Ensure that the shape is symmetrical and that there is even density
Step back and take a look
Using freehand tidy up the eyebrows removing any unwanted hair between them
Use scissors over comb to evenly cut the length
If required use freehand and scissors to integrate the hair and the beard
Final check and confirm client is satisfied
Offer aftercare advice including a recommendation on intervals between cuts
Go against the grain when using clipper with attachment
Regularly take time to step back and check your work
Use scissors over comb to soften the look
Working visually create a shape around the jawline using freehand
Stretch the skin either side of the Adams apple so that no pressure is applied to the area