Scissors Navigation

2 Days Workshop

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Scissors have always been our best friend in our trade. How well do you understand it and it's capabilities?

Learn to control and equip yourself with better techniques for your career.

Key Infomation

Tuition 
$600.00
Course format 2 Days
Achievement 
Certificate
Start date
Fall 2021
Inclusion
  • Manikin
  • Certification
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    Course outline:  e-Course Deck

    What You will Learn

    Course overview
  • Over-direction Cutting
  • Elevation
  • Effective consultation
  • Drying Cutting, Slide Cutting
  • Free-hand shear cutting
  • Body positioning and stance
  • Manual texturizing
  • Comb handling for efficiency
  • Masculine layers for a textured look
  • Point Cutting
  • Advance scissorrs handling
  • When to apply Adapting and Precision cutting techniques

    • This intensive scissors bootcamp will unlock new ways of thinking and ramp up your scissor skills. Get working fast. Immediately apply techniques back at the shop with this step-by-step navigation course that teaches you not only how to cut – but why

    This class will takes you on a learning journey to understand the why behind the way you approach hair. You’ll gain an understanding on why certain sections are created and their purpose in building the structure of a solid men’s scissor cut.

    Day 1

    Trulli
    SQUARE BLUNT | DIAGONAL BLUNT | BACKWARD GRADUATION | SQUARE LAYERS
  • Introduction to scissors, their construction, the difference between offset, even and crane handles and their functions.
  • What to look for when you are buying scissors.
  • Comb handling and measurement systems.
  • Scissor handling, cutting and gripping techniques.
  • Head mapping for successful sectioning.
  • Structural framework for supporting hair distribution.

    • Day 2

    Trulli
    STALL POMPADOUR | SHORT POMPADOUR | GRADUATED TAPER | SQUARE TAPER
  • Point cutting
  • Manual texturizing and debulking
  • Slide cutting for redirecting hair flow
  • Styling and blow drying techniques
  • Scissor over comb
  • Directional texturizing for movement
  • Hair redirection techniques for thinning crowns
  • Connection points – from the fade to lengthier scissors
  • Styling and blow drying techniques

    • Tools to bring

      Rake comb
      Spray bottle
      Neck duster
      2 towels
      Hair clips
      Precision comb
      Measuring guide comb
      Cutting scissors
      Texturizing scissors
      Blow dryer
      Vent Brush (7-9 rows)
      Round Brush (Small)




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    Our Location & Hours

    Eikonic Academy

    905-461-3035 | Salon & Barbershop

    905-461-3034 | Academy

    720 Burnhamthrope Road W, Unit 3
    Mississauga, ON
    L5C 3G1, Canada

    Monday - Friday: 10AM - 6PM
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed

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