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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 49 "I usually add a soft undercut to take out the weight, add movement, and prolong the haircut for a modern style," Tran says. When it comes time to finesse your client's new bob, Tran recommends the Milbon Satin Texturizing Cream 3 for soft separation at the ends. The Kérastase Curl Manifesto Gelée Curl Contour Gel-Cream can enhance natural waves or curls. The Shag The shag is a great approach for any client who wants to add or accentuate movement. The longest of the three basic short haircuts on this list, shags are generally full of layers and texture. While a shag isn't limited to shorter lengths, the classic approach will have its longest layer hit around shoulder length with choppy layers all around. Here are Garcia's top tips to consider when cutting a shag: • Start with a central part and section the hair. • Most of the hair pulls in this cut should be at a 90-degree angle off the head shape. • Use point-cutting and slide-cutting techniques to create choppy, texturized layers, especially in the crown area. • Keep the perimeter soft and slightly uneven. Tran says the Milbon Thickening Mist 4 is great for adding height and volume to those layers before blow- drying the hair into place. You could also try the AIIR Professional Texture Aiir Spray to finish the look. THE FLAIR The key to a good short haircut is in the details—not only of our technique, but also of our words. We know communication is at the heart of any successful consultation and long-standing client relationship, but it's also at the heart of any well-suited short 'do. There are a multitude of short haircuts beyond the three fundamental looks. But to understand what your client is asking for, you need to grasp those concepts and fine-tune them before branching out. Plenty of short cuts are merely a union of two seemingly disparate looks. This is where linguistics comes into play. Behind the chair, you'll hear requests for things like a shixie (shaggy pixie), a bixie (the in- between stage of a bob and pixie), a lob (a long bob), an a-line (asymmetrical bob), and so on. Keeping up with terminology is important in our industry, especially with the influence of social media. Images go viral and captions turn into need-to-know lingo, appearing quickly and seemingly out of nowhere while dictating Omid Armin Engin Akyurt Karolina Grabowska Amani Nation