Angles and Techniques: Mastering Hair Cutting

• Hairdressing
• Further Education (Key Stage 5)

Understanding angles, elevation and over-direction when cutting hair

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to,

• Illustrate and apply various angles used in hair cutting techniques. 
• Recall the difference between elevation and over-direction when cutting hair.
• Identify different cutting lines

What do you already know about hair cutting angles?

Introduction to Hair Cutting Angles

Understanding different angles such as elevation, over-direction, and cutting line is essential in hair cutting.

There are 4 main cutting angles - do you what they are?

Elevation Angle

Elevation angle refers to how high or low the hair is lifted and cut. It determines the weight distribution in the haircut.

Over-Direction Angle

Over-direction refers to the direction in which the hair is combed or pulled before cutting. It influences the movement and shape of the hair.

https://youtu.be/awD69Um7MI0 - Andrew Caruthers

https://youtu.be/t1oXRvQVL7U

Cutting Line Angle

The cutting line angle is the angle the fingers are held when cutting hair.

 This determines the shape and structure of the haircut, such as one length (blunt), graduated, or layered.

Activity: Identifying Angles

 Activity -  identify and label the angles in different hair cutting scenarios.

Quiz

Kahoot quiz  - phones or laptop 

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to,

• Illustrate and apply various angles used in hair cutting techniques. 
• Recall the difference between elevation and over-direction when cutting hair.
• Identify different cutting lines

Next weeks lesson 

Face shapes when cutting hair

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

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Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

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