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Stair-Step Fringe (a.k.a.
Wednesday Addams Fringe)
1. Section off the fringe area. This can
start from the high point of the head,
for the maximum amount of fringe.
For a less aggressive look, start the
area at the high point of the fringe.
2. Part the client's hair down the
middle and then subdivide the
hair into three triangular sections
using the natural curvature of the
head to create your sections.
3. Take the center triangle and
elevate 90 degrees off the
forehead. Hold the hair vertically
and cut your line square.
4. Overdirect the next section to
the center and hold it at the
same elevation. The key here
is to slide at least one- nger
length past the previous section
to create the stair steps.
5. Repeat with the last section.
You can keep this section longer
to create the "Wednesday
piece" mentioned earlier.
Heavy Fringe
1. Part off the fringe area.
2. Take horizontal partings.
3. Keep the hair in its natural fall and
as close to zero degrees as possible.
4. Point cut a strong line—it can
be curved or straight. The most
important parts of cutting this
fringe are the low elevation
and the natural fall.
Side-Swept Fringe
1. Part the client's hair using the natural
curvatures of their fringe area.
2. Take a diagonal parting
and overdirect the hair
perpendicular to the part.
3. Elevate the hair to 45 degrees and
cut parallel to your parting.
4. When the hair is dry, use
your texturizing scissors to
trim the edge of the line,
working from short to long.
5. Freehand channel through the
fringe to create a push that helps the
hair stay to one side of the face.
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