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Creating Contrast
Patrick Chai
@bypatrickchai
With this look, I wanted to create a contrast between a clean-cut, precise
finish on the sides and back and textured movement in the crown. I used
freehand clipper work with a one-blade to create the low taper around the
perimeter and scissors over comb to refine the surface texture on the bottom
half of the head. Freehand fanning around the perimeter with the one-blade
allowed me to really button up the finish. To achieve the desired contrast in
the crown, I first point cut the silhouette length using shears, overdirecting
the hair in the front two sections to force length. Then, I carved out shorter
pieces in the secondary shape using a feather razor to create separation
and lift while helping me achieve the unsystematic movement I wanted.
To emphasize the qualities of the cut, I used American Crew Defining
Paste to style the sides and back. This offered a matte, medium hold and
clean finish. On top, I applied American Crew Boost Powder to the roots to
generate added volume and texture. I finally applied a light dose of
American Crew Defining Paste using my fingers to control the ends of the
hair on top.
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