N ot a m e m b e r ? J o i n at a s so c iate d h a i rp rofe s sio n a ls .c o m 19
Trevor Moots, co-owner of Traditions
Barbershop, Orlando; international
educator at John Paul Mitchell Systems
@tailorfade
the buzz
The beauty of social media is that
it allows us to stay connected and
constantly inspired by everyone
everywhere. It keeps trends universal
and sets the bar higher on creativity
—a powerful push our industry
desperately needs.
The cut I created here was inspired by the European
texture I've been seeing across social media. I added
an edge with a harder fade and line work, creating a
cut where chaos meets organization. This is a cut you
will soon see everywhere. It's an amazingly versatile
cut. By making small adjustments to the shape, you
can make this cut fit any head shape. For example, if
you're going for a more casual look for everyday wear,
you can tone down the texture through the top. If
you want a more fashion-forward look, you can add
more volume with exaggerated texture, and throw
in some line work to make it stand out even more.
TECHNIQUE
Cut the top in a square position, holding hair at 90
degrees off the scalp and finger position parallel to
the floor. Next, carefully place the fade to balance
the head shape. To style, spray the hair with a
sea salt spray and blow dry. Use a texture powder
to define and create the desired texture.
Chaos Meets Structure
by Trevor Moots
