Tertiary Catalogue

This film shows a simple but effective method of cutting hair and how to integrate this with clipper cutting. This video is suitable for novice as it shows how to hold the scissors and explain why hairdressers hold them in that way. The interaction between the scissors and the comb is also emphasized. Show Less

The cross checking method is invaluable for students who want to create their own hairstyles, as it is a technique that will help them free up their potential. Learning haircuts by numbers can only take students so far on their journey as a top stylist. This method helps unlock the barriers of traditional haircuts, it helps students feel the haircut as it is happening, feel the hair and how it is reacting to the way it is combed or how it moves. Show Less

This film takes students through a traditional hair cut and shows how to achieve the angles needed to create the graduated hair cut. With this film it will become second nature to develop graduation into cutting hair to give a mass of varied looks. Graduation is used throughout the haircuts students will perform and gives extra shape which will unlock the students' power to put a personal touch in each haircut. Show Less

The long layer hair cut follows a simple structured formula. In this instructional programme, international hairdressing instructor John McLoughlin demonstrates the techniques used to perform this cut correctly. Also covered are the details on how to create a centre section, the use of 'orange segments' on the back quadrants, the need to over-direct through the front and suing the nose as a guide. John also demonstrates why it is important to leave 'weight' in the haircut and also when to increase the layers and where from. This programme is an excellent resource for hairdressing students at all levels of experience. Show Less

This film shows the shampooing techniques of both the circling petrissage motion and the stroking effleurage motion. It also covers a vent brush, a Denman brush and a round brush and the effects students can achieve with each of these. Finally, the film covers the drying technique, and the movement of the dryer needed to ensure that the heat build up is not too harsh on the hair, and also does not burn the client’s head. Show Less

Putting texture into a haircut can make the difference between a good haircut and one that will stand out from the crowd. In this film various texturing techniques are shown that will help students to enhance their haircuts, creating modern styles which will live up to the very latest in male fashion. The film is full of good basic hints and tips which will help students with their future barbering. Show Less

This film shows students how to perfect the uniform layer cut every time. They will master a proven structured method to cut the hair and will understand how and when to remove bulk' from the haircut. This technique follows a format similar to the long layer hair cut: students will note the head positioning which reduces stress on the customer's back, and gives better results. Show Less

Undercutting has been around since the eighties. It began in a harsh form with harsh lines, but its evolution has created more subtle variations for today's hairstyles. This film covers the under cutting style and uses a straight line to give the separation, and also recommends using a zigzag line and extending the undercut above the ear to gain different looks. This film should give students an extra dimension to their cutting. Show Less

Graduation is one of the most misunderstood areas of hairdressing and this film explains the shape of graduation and its effects on the hair. Students will also discover how graduation is used with other cuts giving them the ability to create an unlimited variety of hairstyles. This is a clear, thorough film in which the effect of graduation is easily understood. Show Less