The Agnes – Short Graduated Layering

 
Step by step guide on how to cut The Agnes or a haircut with short graduated layering, from Lee Stafford, myhairdressers.com
 
This short pixie haircut is a look inspired by supermodel Agyness Deyn. A timeless look that can be adjusted in length to suit any age and personality.
 

 
Before: Allanah before the haircut.
 

 
Step 1: Start with a section that goes from recession, recession right the way back to a point underneath the crown.
 

 
Step 2: The crown is then separated into a diamond with two offset diamonds on the top.
 

 
Step 3: On the top, there are the two offset diamonds and a chevron at the front.
 

 
Step 4: Start the haircut in the centre-back, taking a vertical section slightly angled in to the nape of the neck. Proceeding sections are directed onto this initial section with minimal over-direction.
 

 
Step 5: Having established several sections, cross check to insure correct over-direction.
 

 
Step 6: Then continue until you reach the back of the ear.
 

 
Step 7: Notice the increase in length towards the ear, which is a result of the over-direction.
 

 
Step 8: Repeat this process on the other side. This completes the back section.
 

 
Step 9: Move to the front hairline, taking a diagonal section longer at the top with little over-direction. Continue with these sections until there is no more hair to cut.
 

 
Step 10: Then cross check the area behind the ear, observing the balance.
 

 
Step 11: Repeat this process on the opposite side.
 

 
Step 12: Use a pointing technique on the entire shape, paying attention to the corner behind the ear.
 

 
Step 13: Clean the shape with a scissor-over-comb technique.
 

 
Step 14: Work with both of the off-set diamond sections. Taking your guide from the underneath, cut a line from short to long, maintaining length at the high point of the head.
 

 
Step 15: Next work with the back diamond, using the same sequence – working from the centre outwards and again maintaining length at the high point of the head.
 

 
Step 16: Dry the front section. Using a pointing technique, remove the internal weight. Lee’s free hand technique allows for texture and separation. Refer to video for more detail.
 

 
Finish: An inspired look. A timeless pixie that can be adjusted in length to suit any age and personality.
 
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See also:
 
How to cut a short haircut with round graduation
 
How to cut a short graduated crop with sweeping fringe
 
How to cut an elegeant and soft short crop