Introduction to Razor Cutting What is the difference in using your razor vs. scissors? Shears Razor 2 blades, one still blade one moving blade, allowing for strong clean lines. Controlled by thumb movements 1 blade, constantly moving, allowing diffused lines, controlled by arm, wrist, and finger movements Activity #1 Parts Of A Razor How to hold your razor Activity #2 Practice Pick up your razors and practice the movements Body Positioning When razor cutting, our basic rules for our fundamental haircuts, are still in tact. Our Body Positioning is still consistent with our Rule of thumb. What is rule of thumb? You thumb is facing in the direction you are gaining length. Layering with the razor, when your elbow is down you using the heal of the blade, and when your elbow is up you are using the toe. When you are graduating when your elbow is down you are using the toe and when your elbow is up you are using heal. Who would a razor cut be good for? Trigger Words For Razor Cutting soft airy textured whispy disheveled deconstructed What other words would be trigger words? Frequently Asked ?'s Will a razor cut make the hair frizzy? Will a razor cut damage my hair? Will the haircut grow out difficultly after a razor cut? Tips and Tricks Keep the hair constantly wet throughout the entire hair cut Use a product that will protect the hair shaft while you are cutting with a razor ( Brillant Damage Control) Practice the motion of razor cutting, it is all about the fluidity in the movements of the razor. Establish whether you like the to change the blade every hair cut, or every other haircut. Whatever you feel the most comfortable with is correct Always close the blade when you are passing the razor off, or sectioning the hair. A guard will protect both you and your guest. QUESTIONS??? Inspiration Questions???