Slide Cutting for Seamless Movement

Essentials

• Use 6.0”–6.25” convex shears with silky glide.
• Perform on dry or barely damp hair for visibility.
• Maintain sharp edges; follow Convex Edge Maintenance.

Technique

1. Elevate the section to the desired fall line.
2. Open shears slightly; keep blades parallel to the section.
3. Glide from midshaft to ends with consistent pressure.
4. Close blades lightly at the end of the stroke to avoid cutting chunks.
5. Shake hair to assess movement; repeat if needed.

Control tips

• Keep tension light; too much tension causes grooves.
• Work with long comb for support but avoid flattening the section.
• Switch directions (palm to palm, palm to client) to ensure balanced removal.

Practice plan

• Use a mannequin with contrasting highlights to see weight removal.
• Perform 10 passes per quadrant, varying pressure to learn control.
• Video record to monitor wrist motion and posture.

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Cause	Solution
Choppy lines	Closing shear too much	Maintain minimal closing pressure
Dragging feel	Edge dull or hair contaminated	Clean, oil, consider sharpening
Uneven weight	Inconsistent elevation	Reset sectioning and repeat with mirror check

Combine slide cutting with Advanced Layering Systems for tailored movement.