The Horn
Step by step guide on how to cut “The Horn” from Lee Stafford, myhairdressers.com. “The Horn” is a short haircut with a tri-level shape, solid on the outline and with a clever punch to the internal layering.
Before: Beth before the cut.
Step 1: There are three sections to this haircut. The top section is in the shape of a tear-drop, slightly asymmetric and higher on one side.
Step 2: A little section behind both ears.
Step 3: Finally, leave a large asymmetric middle panel.
Step 4: The two small vertical sections at the front hairline represent the start point for the haircut.
Step 5: Take a vertical section, approximately 1 cm from the hairline. Then elevate, over-direct and cut a shorter to longer line. This leaves you with a good amount of hair in the hairline.
Step 6: Repeat this process on the second side, checking the balance.
Step 7: Now work vertically, moving back behind the ear and towards the centre back section, using the same degree of elevation. Please note that you should limit your overdirection from section to section, keeping the shorter area consistent.
Step 8: Using the previously cut guide, continue on the second side to the centre back.
Step 9: Refine over the crown area, connecting both sides.
Step 10: Now cut the side area, using a pointing technique.
Step 11: Next point a square line in the nape area, using horizontal sections.
Step 12: Work with horizontal sections, carefully building weight.
Step 13: Once the hair is dry, visually refine the longer left outside areas.
Step 14: Work internally, loosening the shape with a pointing technique. You should have developed a slight bi-level shape, layered and rounded into the nape with areas of length dropping down. These dropped out areas will depend on density, quality of hair and section size and can be varied according to taste.
Step 15: Next, work on the fringe section. Dry the hair in order to work with the natural fall of the hair. Take horizontal sections and cut a curved line at eye level with the points of your blades.
Step 16: Now slightly elevate these sections to increase the graduation around the fringe area for a softer looser finish.
Step 17: Continue this process back to the crown area. Notice how the two longer areas in the top fall over the shorter side areas.
Finish: Characterised by ease, Lee has created a bi-level interchangeable cut with defining square and round internal layers.
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See also:
How to cut a short uniform layer hairstyle with varying lengths
How to cut a modern haircut with short graduation
How to cut hair with the three-tier layering technique
