INTERVENTION

LEARNING MATERIAL 3
IN HAIRDRESSING
GRADE 11

PERFORM HAIRCUTTING
Cut Hair
Quarter 4: Week 4 – 6

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 Target

Haircut is process of shaping the hair in style using scissor, clipper and other
haircutting tools.

From the previous lesson, you were able to understand the necessary pre-service
activities to perform in preparing the client.

In this lesson, you will learn to prepare and use appropriate materials, tools, and
hair implements according to client’s desired haircut and OHS requirement, perform
haircut according to haircut style and established or acceptable procedures, and ensure
client’s safety and comfort during the entire process.

After going through this learning material, you are expected to:
LO 3. Cut Hair (TLE_HEHD9-12HC-III-IVa-j-3)

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 Jumpstart

Pretest: What I Know

Direction: Match the tools in haircutting from column A to its correct name in column
B. Write your answer in a separate sheet of paper.

1. A. Thinning scissor

2. B. Razor

3. C. Hair blower

4. D. Barber’s scissor

5. E. Clipper

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 Discover

Learning Objective 3. Cut Hair

To have a healthy growing hair, a regular haircut should be done. Performing

haircut takes a lot of practice. A good haircut starts with consultation and well-
performed pre-service activities. Discuss carefully with your clients the haircut that they
wanted. In performing haircutting, you need to observe the following:
• Prepare and use appropriate materials, tools, and hair implements according to
client’s desired haircut and OHS requirement;
• Perform haircut according to haircut style and established or acceptable
procedures; and
• Ensure client’s safety and comfort during the entire process.

Materials, tools and implements in haircutting

Materials Tools Implements
shampoo barber’s scissor for client:
body powder thinning scissor tissue
blade clipper cape
alcohol tail comb big and small towel
barber’s comb
wide-toothed comb for hairdresser:
all-purpose comb gloves
spray bottle apron
hair clips
hair brush / neck duster
blow dryer

How to use the scissor?

1. Hold the scissors correctly in between the fingers, place the are upright,
balancing the elbow on a flat surface.
2. Using the wrist only, slowly move the scissors point left to right. Then open and
close the blades while moving the scissors slowly from left to right using the wrist.

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Types of Haircuts
The following are different shapes using different elevations, cutting lines, and
stationary and travelling guidelines.
1. Blunt Cut (Straight Cut)
Characteristics:
• Haircut is of one-length only
• Cutting line is diagonal in direction
• Guideline is stationary.

2. Graduated Cut
Characteristics:
• Hair is graduated
• Degree of elevation is 45 degrees at the both sides and at the back
• Cutting line is diagonal at 45 degrees.

3. Layered Cut using Over-direction

Characteristics:
• Establish stationary guide in front
• Over-direct the sections from the stationary
guide
• Start cutting in long layers at the back
• Finally cut in short layers at the back
• Finally cut in short layers at the front that
is around the face

4. Layered Cut
Characteristics:
• Use a travelling guideline
• Cut lines vertically

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 • Use elevation of 90 degrees

5. Long-layered Haircut
Characteristics:
• Stablish stationary guide at the front
• Over-direct sections from the stationary guide
• Cut in layers with layers at the back longer
than the front.

Hand Positions for Different Cutting Angles

1. Cutting over your fingers 2. Cutting below the fingers
This position is used to cut This is used to cut a one-length bob
uniform or to increase layers. or to make a graduated haircut.

3. Cutting palm-to-palm
The palms of both hands are being used, facing each other while cutting. This
method is used when cutting diagonal or vertical line.

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Basic Cutting Strokes
Perpendicular Cut Diagonal Cut

Haircutting Techniques
• Tapering
✓ This technique follows the shape of the head. The Hair is cut longer in the
crown and top part of the head and shorter at the nape.
• Layering
✓ This technique cuts the hair at different hair lengths from the top to the
bottom of the head.
• Texturizing
✓ Texturizing is the process of removing excess bulk without shortening the
length. It can also be used to cut for effect within the hair length, causing
wispy or spiky results.
• Point Cutting
✓ This technique is used to create choppy looks. It is also used to soften a
layered cut of a long or mid-length hair. Cut the hair inward at a steep angle.
• Notching
✓ This technique is done in the same manner as point cutting but it is done on
short and straight hair. It gives a spiky, wild look to the wearer and the hair
has added texture and mobility.
• Slithering
✓ It is the process of thinning the hair to graduated lengths with shears. In this
technique, the hair strand is cut by a sliding movement of the shears, with
the blades kept partially opened. This also reduces volume and creates
movement.

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Procedure in Haircutting
BLUNT HAIR
Procedure:
1. Drape your client for a shampoo.
2. Shampoo and condition the hair, as necessary.
3. Escort the client back to the styling chair. Secure a neck strip around the client’s
neck. Place a cape over the neck strip and fasten in the back. Fold the neck strip
down over the cape so that no part of the cape touches the client’s skin.
4. Detangle the hair with the wide-tooth comb.
5. To find the natural part, comb the hair back from the hairline and push the hair
gently forward with the palm of the hand. Use the comb and other hand to
separate the hair where it parts, or, if the natural part does not work for your
finished style, part it the way the client will be wearing it.
6. This haircut will use a four-section parting. Take a center part that runs from the
front hairline to the nape, dividing the head in two.
7. Find the apex of the head. Take a parting that runs from the apex to the back of
the ear on both sides and clip. You have now divided the head into four sections.
8. Beginning at the nape, on the right side, take a horizontal parting ¼ to ½ inch
(0.6 to 1.25 centimeters) from the hairline, depending on the density of the hair.
This creates the first subsection.
9. With the client’s head upright, comb the subsection in a natural fall from scalp
to ends. With your dominant hand, comb the subsection again, stopping just
above the cutting line. Make sure the comb is horizontal and just above the
cutting line (desired length). Cut the subsection straight across against the comb,
remembering to keep your shears horizontal and parallel to the floor. Repeat on
the left side, using the length of your first subsection as a guide. Check to make
sure your cutting line is straight before moving on. You have now created your
guideline for the entire haircut.
10. If the hairline lies down nicely, an alternate way of cutting a blunt line in the
nape is to comb down the subsection and hold the hair against the skin with the
edge of your nondominant hand. Cut the guideline below your hand, making sure
that your shears are horizontal and parallel to the floor.
11. Returning to the right side, take another horizontal parting, creating a subsection
the same size as your previous subsection. As a rule, you should be able to see
the guideline through the new subsection. If you cannot see the guide, take a
smaller subsection. Comb the hair down in a natural fall and cut the length to
match the guide. Repeat on the left side.
12. Continue working up the back of the head, alternating from the right section to
the left section, using ½-inch subsections.
13. When you reach the crown area (danger zone), pay close attention to the natural
fall of the hair. Comb the hair into its natural falling position and cut with little
or no tension to match the guide. You have now completed the back of the
haircut.
14. Now move to the sides of the haircut. Beginning on the right side, take a
horizontal parting and part off a portion from the back area, and use it to cut the
side guideline to match in length. This will help you maintain consistency with
the blunt line when connecting the back to the sides. Be sure to take a subsection
that is large enough to give you an even amount of hair at the cutting line,
allowing for the ears sticking out. Comb the hair from scalp to ends, release the
subsection, and allow the hair to hang in a natural fall. Using the wide teeth,
place the comb back into the subsection just below the ear. Slide the comb down
to just above the cutting line. Holding the comb parallel to the floor, cut the hair

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 straight across just below the comb, connecting the line to the back. Repeat on
the left side.
15. When working on the right side, your shears will be pointing toward the back. To
maintain consistency in your line, take smaller subsections, connecting at the
ear first, and gradually moving forward with the line until you reach the face.
16. An alternative approach for cutting the right side is to turn your wrist so that
your palm is facing upward, and your shears are pointed toward the back of the
head. This requires that you position your body slightly behind the section you
are working on, with your elbow straight down. Either method gives a consistent
result in your line.
17. Before moving on, check that both sides of the haircut are even. Stand behind
the client and check the lengths on both sides while looking in the mirror. Make
any needed adjustments.
18. Continue working up the right side with horizontal partings, until all the hair has
been cut to match the guide. When cutting the hair that falls along the face, make
sure to comb the hair so it lies on the side, not the front, of the face. Repeat on
the left side.
19. Now, move directly in front of your client to cut the bangs (fringe) area. Begin by
parting the hair down the middle and, using your cutting comb, find the apex of
the front of the head. Make a triangular parting from the apex to the center of
each eye. Leave a ½-inch subsection at the forehead and clip the rest of the hair
back. Now, ask your client to close her eyes and, using your cutting comb, comb
the section to the bridge of the nose and cut the bang (fringe) guideline. Next,
part off ½-inch subsections and, without tension, cut to match the guideline
length. Continue in this manner until the bangs are completely cut.
20. Sweep up cut hair from the floor and dispose of properly.
21. To get a true reading of the haircut, it is best to perform a smooth blow dry, with
very little lift at the scalp.
22. Once the haircut is dry, have the client stand. Check the line in the mirror. You
should see an even, horizontal line all the way around the head. This is the time
to clean up any hair at the neckline and check where the hair falls when dry. Use
the wide teeth of the comb to connect the crown area. If this section was left
longer during the haircut, now is the time to connect it into the line.
23. Confirm haircut result to client.
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GRADUATED HAIRCUT
Procedure:
1. Drape your client for a shampoo.
2. Shampoo and condition the hair as necessary.
3. Escort the client back to the styling chair. Secure a neck strip around the client’s
neck. Place a cape over the neck strip and fasten in the back. Fold the neck strip
down over the cape so that no part of the cape touches the client’s skin.
4. Detangle the hair with the wide-tooth comb.
5. This haircut will use a six-section parting. Begin with a part from the front
hairline just above the middle of each eyebrow back to the crown area, and clip
the hair in place.
6. Establish another part from the crown area where section one ends to the back
of each ear, forming side-sections two and three. Clip these sections in place.
7. Part the hair down the center of the back to form sections four and five.

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8. Take a horizontal part from one ear to the other across the nape area about 1
inch (2.5 centimeters) above the hairline. This section (six) is your horizontal
guide section.
9. Establish your guideline by the right side of the guide to the desired length. Use
a horizontal cutting line parallel to the fingers. Cut the left side of the nape section
the same length as the right guideline.
10. Working upward in the left back section, measure, and part off the first horizontal
section approximately 1-inch wide.
11. Beginning at the center part, establish a vertical subsection approximately ½-
inch (1.25 centimeters) wide. Extend the subsection down to include the nape
guideline. Comb the subsection smooth at a 45-degree angle to the scalp. Hold
your fingers at a 90-degree angle to the strand and cut.
12. Proceed to cut the entire horizontal section by parting off vertical subsections and
cutting in the same manner. Check each section vertically and horizontally
throughout the haircut. Each completed section will serve as a guideline for the
next section.
13. Beginning at the center, create another vertical subsection that extends down
and includes the previously cut strands. Comb the hair smoothly at a 45-degree
elevation to the head.
14. Hold the fingers and shears at a 90-degree angle to the subsection and cut. Cut
the entire horizontal section this way. Make sure the second section blends evenly
with the previously cut section.
15. Continue taking horizontal sections throughout the right and left back sections
and follow the same cutting procedure. The hair will gradually become longer as
it reaches the apex. For example, if your nape guide was 2½-inches (6.25
centimeters) long, your upper crown section will be approximately 6-inches (15
centimeters) long.
16. Cut the crown. Maintain the length in the upper crown by holding each vertical
subsection throughout the crown area at a 90-degree angle while cutting. After
checking the back and crown for even blending, proceed to the left side section.
17. Establish a narrow guide section on the right side at the hairline approximately
½-inch wide. Cut side guideline to match the length in the nape. Move to the left
side of the head and establish a matching guideline there.
18. This will help you to be sure that both side sections will be the same length when
the right-side section is cut later.
19. To cut the next section, establish a ½-inch parting that curves and follows the
hairline above the ear back to the nape section. Smoothly comb the section,
including the side guideline and part of the nape section.
20. Holding the hair with little or no tension, cut the hair from the nape guide to the
side guide. Note that the fingers are held at a slight angle to connect the two
guides.
21. Establish a horizontal section on the side, taking hair from the side and the crown
area. The width of this section will vary because of the irregular hairline around
the ear. This is how you will blend the side and back sections of the cut.
22. To begin cutting the side section, start at the ear, part a ½-inch vertical
subsection (include the underlying guideline and a small portion of the nape
section), and cut section.
23. Continue following the same cutting procedure. Take vertical subsections, comb
smooth, elevate at a 45-degree angle from the head, holding the fingers at a 90-
degree angle to the hair. Cut the section even with the side guideline and nape
section. Be sure to hold the vertical subsections straight out from the head at 45
degrees, not pulled to the right or left.

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 24. When the left side section is complete, the hair in the uppermost part of the
section should be the same length as that in the upper crown area. In the final
1-inch section, comb the vertical subsections and hold them at a 90-degree angle
to the head. Position your fingers at 90 degrees to the head and cut parallel to
your fingers. Check the completed section horizontally to make sure the ends are
even.
25. Move to the right side of the head and cut the hair in the same manner as you
did on the left side, using the previously established guide. Once the back and
both sides are complete, move to the bang and top areas.
26. You can create a variety of bang (fringe) designs by cutting the bang length close
to that of the side guideline. Create a bang guide section along the hairline about
½-inch wide.
27. Starting at the center part and working on the left side of the forehead, cut to the
desired length.
28. Bring down another ½-inch section and cut this subsection of the bang section
at a low elevation, to the guideline.
29. Now take a vertical parting along the hairline that connects the guideline from
the bang and the guideline from in front of the ear. Slide your hand slowly,
keeping both guidelines in your grasp, and stop when you have only about a ¼
inch of both guidelines in your hand. Connecting the two guidelines will
determine the angle of the cut. Complete the guideline on both sides of the head.
30. Using the guideline, you established in step 23, take ½-inch subsections, and
cut the top section at a 45-degree angle, blending with the sides.
31. Finish the top section by taking ½-inch vertical subsections parallel to the center
part. Hold the hair up from the head at a 90-degree angle. Include hair from the
crown and bang area and cut to blend the section with the two pre-cut sections.
Continue cutting in this manner until the remainder of the top section is cut.
Hold the hair up from the head at a 90-degree angle and check the completed
cut. Trim any uneven ends. The bang guide gradually increases in length to the
pre-established length in the top and crown areas.
32. Once the cut is completed, use your hands to put the hair into place. Blow dry
the haircut and view the design, movement, and ends to be sure they are evenly
blended.
33. Confirm haircut result to client.
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LAYERED HAIRCUT
Procedure:
1. Drape your client for a shampoo.
2. Shampoo and condition the hair, as necessary.
3. Escort the client back to the styling chair. Secure a neck strip around the client’s
neck. Place a cape over the neck strip and fasten in the back. Fold the neck strip
down over the cape so that no part of the cape touches the client’s skin.
4. Detangle the hair with the wide-tooth comb.
5. This haircut will use a five-section parting. Begin with a part from the front
hairline just above the middle of each eyebrow back to the crown area and clip
the hair in place. Establish another part from the crown area where section one
ends to the back of each ear, forming side sections two and three. Clip these
sections in place. Part the hair down the center of the back to form sections four
and five.

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 6. To create the guideline, take two partings ½ inch (1.25 centimeters) apart,
creating a section that runs from the front hairline to the bottom of the nape.
Comb all other hair out of the way.
7. Beginning at the crown, comb the section straight out from the head, keeping
your fingers parallel to the head form, and cut to the desired length. Continue
working forward to the front hairline, making sure to stand to the side of the
client.
8. Continue cutting the guideline from the crown to the nape, rounding off any
corners as you go along and making sure that your fingers are parallel to the
head form.
9. To maintain control and consistency while working through the haircut, separate
the sides from the back by parting the hair from the apex to the back of the ear.
Work through the back areas first. The parting pattern will be wedge shaped,
where each section begins at the same point in the crown and is slightly wider at
the bottom of the nape.
10. Work through the client’s right side first. Take a vertical parting that begins at
the crown and connects with the guideline, creating a vertical section that ends
at the hairline. Keep the sections small to maintain control. Beginning at the
crown and using the previously cut guideline, comb the new section to the guide,
and elevate the hair straight out from the head, with no over-direction. Cut the
line by keeping your fingers parallel to the head and matching the guideline.
11. Continue working with a traveling guideline to the back of the ear. Repeat on the
left side. When working on the left side of the back, shift your hand position so
that you are now holding the section with the tips of your fingers pointing
upwards and the tips of your shears pointing downwards. Part from the front of
the ear to the front of the other ear, including the top and side areas.
12. Now move to the side and top section. Take a section at the front hairline above
the ear and begin to blend the top with the side section.
13. Continue cutting until the top and side sections are blended.
14. Cut the top area using vertical partings. Using the previously cut center section
as a guideline, connect to the crown, holding each section straight up at 90
degrees from the head, making sure not to over direct the hair.
15. Cross-check the top, using horizontal partings and elevating the hair 90 degrees
from the head.
16. Now move to the right side. Work from the back of the ear toward the face, using
vertical sections, and connect to the previous section at the back of the ear and
the top. Comb the hair straight out from the head at 90 degrees, removing any
corners as you go. Repeat on the left side. Cross-check the side sections.
17. Cross-check the side sections, using horizontal partings and combing the hair
straight out at 90 degrees.
18. Comb the hair down. Note the soft perimeter and rounded head shape.
19. Blow dry and style the haircut using a vent brush to encourage movement.
20. Blow dry and style the haircut using a vent brush to encourage movement.
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LONG-LAYERED (180-Degree Haircut)

Procedure:
1. Drape your client for a shampoo.
2. Shampoo and condition the hair, as necessary.
3. Escort the client back to the styling chair. Secure a neck strip around the client’s
neck. Place a cape over the neck strip and fasten in the back. Fold the neck strip
down over the cape so that no part of the cape touches the client’s skin.

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 4. Detangle the hair with the wide-tooth comb.
5. Part the hair into five sections, as in step 5 of Procedure 16-3.
6. Begin at the top of the crown by taking a ½-inch (1.25 centimeters) subsection
across the head. Comb straight up from the head form and cut straight across.
7. Work to the front of the top section by taking a second ½-inch subsection. Direct
the first subsection (guideline) to the second one and cut to the same length.
8. Continue, using the previously cut subsection as your guideline to cut a new ½
- inch subsection throughout the top section.
9. On the right front section, using ½-inch horizontal subsections, comb the hair
straight up and match to the previously cut hair (guideline) in the top section.
Continue working down the side, using ½-inch subsections until the hair no
longer reaches the guide.
10. Repeat on the left side.
11. Complete the back sections.
12. Continue cutting using ½-inch horizontal subsections and working from top to
bottom until the hair no longer reaches the guideline.
13. Check to be sure both sides are the same length.
14. Finished haircut: front, side, and back.
15. Confirm haircut result to the client.
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Health and Safety When Cutting

✓ Never carry cutting tools in pocket.
✓ Take care when replacing and using open-blade razors.
✓ Keep cutting tools in protective cases when not in use.
✓ Keep sharp tools out of the reach of children.
✓ Learn how to use each piece of cutting equipment correctly.
✓ Clean and sterilize tools and equipment after use.
✓ Store them safely in an allocated area.

Safety Precautions
✓ Tools and equipment should be sterilized before and after each use.
✓ Always protect the client with proper draping.
✓ Analyze client’s hair and scalp before shampooing.
✓ Keep the tools such as scissors, clippers and razors in safe storage.
✓ Sweep the floor immediately after every haircut preferably before blow drying the
hair.

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 Explore

LET US APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED

Performance Task: Perform Haircutting

Direction: Choose a haircut for your video demonstration. Practice your chosen haircut.
And then take a video of your final performance. The teacher, your client and
yourself will assess your performance and the haircutting result.

Criteria in Haircutting

Criteria Personal Teacher’s

Client’s Score
Score Score
1. Proper procedure used.
2. Safety precautions observed
3. Used of correct tools and
equipment
4. Time Management
5. Behavior
6. Quality of finished haircut

Rubrics for Scoring:

Description Points
Excellent 5
Very Satisfactory 4
Satisfactory 3
Fair 2
Poor 1

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 Gauge

ASSESSMENT:

Directions: Read and understand each question carefully. Use a separate sheet for
your answer.

I. Matching Type: Choose the letter of the correct answer from Column B.
Column A Column B
1. Tapering A. It gives a spiky, wild look to the
wearer and the hair has added texture
and mobility.
2. Layering B. This technique is used to create
choppy looks. It is also used to soften
a layered cut of a long or mid-length
hair. Cut the hair inward at a steep
angle.
3. Texturizing C. It is the process of removing excess
bulk without shortening the length. It
can also be used to cut for effect
within the hair length, causing wispy
or spiky results.
4. Point Cutting D. This technique cuts the hair at
different hair lengths from the top to
the bottom of the head.
5. Notching E. This technique follows the shape of
the head. The Hair is cut longer in the
crown and top part of the head and
shorter at the nape.

II. Identification: Identify what type of haircut is shown in each number.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

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References:
Hairdressing Volume I. Del Rosario-Patino, Basbas. 2016

Competency-Based Learning Material for Cosmetology-Hairdressing NC2

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Training Regulations for Hairdressing NC2

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Kto12 Most Essential Learning Competencies from Department of Education

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