Razor Fundamentals
Description
I love the razor and I use it a lot, as do my team here at ARROJO. It’s an excellent way to create modern, low-maintenance hairstyles. It’s great for enabling swing and movement, creates a contemporary jagged line, helps you redefine texture, is perfect for short and messy and shaggy styles, and makes beautiful soft-shaped layers. Yet you can only do these things if you know the fundamentals of successful razor-cutting. Razor Fundamentals shows you how to master the straight edge blade and is perfect for inexperienced razor-cutters or any stylist who wants to ground their own razor-cutting in strong technique. Over the two days you’ll learn to razor-cut a one-length line, shape a graduated razor-cut, and layer effectively with your razor. Each day begins with a demo before you practice these techniques in hands-on, mannequin workshops. Razor Fundamentals improves technique and precision, and gives you a platform to take your creative edge to the next level. - Nick Arrojo
Seminar Dates
January 12-13, 2025
April 27-28, 2025
July 20-21, 2025
October 19-20, 2025
Highlights
Each day begins with a master stylist razor-cutting demo followed, in the afternoon sessions, with workshops where you practice these skills in a lively and fun, hands-on environment
Learn everything from how to correctly hold a razor to creating space, texture, and freedom in the cut and style
Techniques include razor-cutting a one-length line, shaping a graduated razor-cut, and effective layering with your razor
One ARROJO educator per six students means each attendee gets the most individual attention
Designed For
Stylists with little or no experience of the razor
Stylists looking to master the straight edge blade
Making precision razor-cutting a feature of your own work
Learning razor techniques developed and practiced at ARROJO
FAQs
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Yes. The class includes instruction on correctly handling and holding the razor and focuses on the fundamentals of precision-based, creative razor cutting.
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The straightedge razor facilitates natural-looking swing and movement for modern hairstyles. Unlike scissors, the razor can remove length and weight at the same time. The razor is great for adding texture and taper and will add softness to your styles. It’s great for low-maintenance, wash and wear haircuts.
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A good way to visualize it, is to think of scissor cutting as like architecture and razor cutting as like sculpture. With a scissor you construct the shape; with a razor you sketch the shape.
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Straightedge razor, razor blades, wide tooth cutting comb, sectioning clips, and water spray bottle. We recommend the ARROJO feather plier straightedge razor. If you do not own one, you can purchase online. Class attendees can also purchase the ARROJO signature razor at the outset of the class, directly from the instructor, with a 20% saving.
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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
“I loved the workshops. I felt like I covered so many variables. Nick is so knowledgeable and explains so well, there is barely a need for any questions.”
“Goes the distance to get you to understand each technique. I recommend this class for any stylist of any experience or age.”
“I’ve been a hairdresser for 27 years, and I’ve wanted to come here for a long time. So glad I did, it exceeded expectations. I’ll be back.”
“I had a great experience. The class is amazing. Nick walks you through everything, step by step, to make sure you have the technique down.”
Practices & Policies
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