Methodology & terminology
The orderly way in which we use terminology to explain the process of creating a haircut. It can be thought of as a formula which will create a specific end result
Key points of methodology
Partings and sections, distribution, elevation, and cut
Graduation
A slow or immediate buildup of weight, color, or curl
Personalizing techniques
Point cutting, deep parallel point cutting, slicing, controlled slicing, channeling, slide cutting, brick cutting, twist cutting, back cutting, and razor cutting
Natural fall
The way the hair falls naturally due to the growth pattern
Overdirected
Anything other than natural fall
Perpendicular
90 degrees on the base
4 elevations
0 degrees in the comb, 1 fingers depth, 45 degrees, and 90 degrees
5 cuts
Square, round, short to long, decrease in length, and visual
Balayage
A technique of highlighting hair in which the color is painted on in such a way as to create graduated, natural looking effect. Hand painting technique