Classic Scissor Cutting

Description

I believe successful hairdressing stems from mastery of the classic techniques––one-length lines, graduation, and layering.

Learn their proper application and all your cuts, no matter what shape or style, will improve. It’s also true that strong classic cutting technique opens the door for you to become more confident in your skill-set and, consequently, more creative in your execution. Classic cuts re-establishes the importance of proper craftsmanship and the value of precise technique. Each morning demo focuses on creating geometric yet organic shape and is followed by an afternoon workshop where you practice these skills while we guide and facilitate. This master-the-basics, scissors-only seminar is a great -insight to our central teaching philosophy, a certain way to improve your skill level, and provides the foundation to build your creative stock. - Nick Arrojo

Price

$949

Seminar Dates

January 19-20, 2025
May 4-5, 2025
September 7-8, 2025

Highlights

  • Two-day seminar focused on a different aspects of classic cutting: bobs, graduation, and layering

  • Layering techniques include effectively building weight and creating geometric shape whilst retaining the stunning outline of a perfectly balanced layered look, working from a short to long layer, and the fundamentals of successful over-direction

  • Graduation techniques include cuts that hug the head shape and fall beautifully forward, graduated layer shapes, and the fundamentals of disconnection

  • One ARROJO educator per six students means each attendee gets the most individual attention

Designed For

  • Refreshing awareness of the traditional techniques of haircutting

  • Especially beneficial for young stylists who want a better understanding of classic technique and experienced stylists who lack a strong technical background

  • Anyone who has interest in, and appreciation for, classic hairdressing technique

  • Improving all your cuts, from the most simple to the most creative

FAQs

  • Yes, especially if you’re training did not include an in-depth study of classic scissor cutting techniques.

  • Learning the classic techniques of hairdressing increases control, flexibility, and style, empowering stylists to improve all cuts, from the simplest to the most dynamic.

  • Scissors, Sectioning Clips, Cutting Combs, Spray Bottle.

  • Yes, Nick shares our original sectioning patterns for a variety of classic cuts. These sectioning patterns will also help add to your creative repertoire.

  • Yes. It’s a fully hands-on seminar with a series of lessons throughout the day. Each attendee is allocated a mannequin and practices a variety of techniques under our interactive instruction.

Reviews

“One of the best hands-on classes I’ve ever taken anywhere. It greatly improved my body and finger positioning as well as educating and inspiring me to create better cuts on the salon floor.”
— Gregory P
“Class was amazing. I learned a lot, feel more confident and need to practice.”
— Carrie T
“It was a great class. Wonderfully friendly. I would recommend it to any stylist, new or experienced.”
— Katie A
“Great! I was very nervous to start. Great patient teaching. Relaxed and informative.”
— Shelley O

Instructor

Classic Cutting is taught by Nick Arrojo. Long before picking up the razor, Nick Arrojo became the youngest-ever Vidal Sassoon Creative Director and a master of classic scissor cutting technique. A revered hairdresser, educator, and leading light in the business Nick can boast exposure in the world’s best magazines, work with the world’s top fashion designers, and seven years as hairdressing host for TLC’s ‘What Not to Wear. He is an author and mentor, and he shares his insights and inspirations with tens of thousands of fellow professionals each year.

Practices & Policies

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