How to cut a short sharp classic men's look
Published
26th Mar 2010
by sophieh
Ricardo Dinis and Alen Ruiz created this classic men's hairstyles with a sharp perimerter. You can recreate the look by following these simple steps.Click on thumbnails below for full-size images
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Before</strong| | Step one: Create initial horizontal parting just above the parietal ridge, above the occipital bone and through to the other side of the head. | | |
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| Step Two: Establish initial shape for cut by taking vertical sub-sections, held squarely with fingers against the head. Continue around the head removing interior weight. | Step Three: As you move into the nape, slightly tilt the head away from you to create a tapered shape in the neckline. | ||
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| Step Four: Continue working around the head through entire bottom section of the haircut. | Step Five: Using a scissor-over-comb technique, to further strengthen the shape. Refine and tighten the taper in the nape. | ||
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| Step Six: Create a new disconnected guideline vertically from crown to front hairline, over-directing backwards. | Step Seven: Cut hair from short to long. | ||
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| Step Eight: Repeat this technique to the front of the haircut. | Step Nine: Subsequent sections of the top panel will be brought straight out f rom the top of the head. Cut short to long following the above guide which illustrates parallel subsections. | ||
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Colour: Ian Michael Black
Make-up: Rudy Miles
Styling: Damian Foxe
Photographs: Miguel Reveriego
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