Classic Scissor Cutting
Learn how to cut lines, layers, and graduations with scissors using classic fundamentals. Homage the quintessential shapes of hairdressing as you master combining precision-scissor-cutting, craftsmanship, and creativity to shape your best styles.
What You Learn
Over-direction
Point-cutting
Mastery of one-length lines, graduations, and layers
How to honor the geometry of classic cuts in modern shapes and styles
Layering from the front for perfect face-framing
Short and rounded graduations
Creating a tight nape
Next Class
TBA
Class runs from 10am to 4pm each day. Seminar takes place at ARROJO Academy, 180 Varick St. NYC. 10014
Learn how to cut lines, layers, and graduations with scissors using classic fundamentals. Homage the quintessential shapes of hairdressing as you master combining precision-scissor-cutting, craftsmanship, and creativity to shape your best styles.
What You Learn
Over-direction
Point-cutting
Mastery of one-length lines, graduations, and layers
How to honor the geometry of classic cuts in modern shapes and styles
Layering from the front for perfect face-framing
Short and rounded graduations
Creating a tight nape
Next Class
TBA
Class runs from 10am to 4pm each day. Seminar takes place at ARROJO Academy, 180 Varick St. NYC. 10014
Learn how to cut lines, layers, and graduations with scissors using classic fundamentals. Homage the quintessential shapes of hairdressing as you master combining precision-scissor-cutting, craftsmanship, and creativity to shape your best styles.
What You Learn
Over-direction
Point-cutting
Mastery of one-length lines, graduations, and layers
How to honor the geometry of classic cuts in modern shapes and styles
Layering from the front for perfect face-framing
Short and rounded graduations
Creating a tight nape
Next Class
TBA
Class runs from 10am to 4pm each day. Seminar takes place at ARROJO Academy, 180 Varick St. NYC. 10014
FAQs
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Yes, especially if you’re training did not include an in-depth study of classic scissor cutting techniques.
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Learning the classic techniques of hairdressing increases control, flexibility, and style, empowering stylists to improve all cuts, from the simplest to the most dynamic.
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Scissors, Sectioning Clips, Cutting Combs, Spray Bottle.
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Yes, Nick shares our original sectioning patterns for a variety of classic cuts. These sectioning patterns will also help add to your creative repertoire.
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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.
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.
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Please read our Seminar Policies
This seminar is for licensed hairdressers only. Attendees will receive by email a tools list and class info two weeks before class commences.