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Modern Square Layer

Square Bob
Learn how to eliminate tension, over direction & lift to create beautiful & classic one length shapes. By Nick Berardi

9 Segments / Runtime 58:58
Long Graduated Layers

Long Graduated Layers
Essential for creating long graduated layers, over direction & working with pointing techniques. By Nick Berardi

8 Segments / Runtime 34:25
Flat Layers

Flat Layers
Learn to control elevation and cutting line for versatile flat layers with maximum movement & texture. By Nick Berardi

9 Segments / Runtime 44:50
Forward Lift

Forward Lift
Learn how to use the clients body positioning to create versatile lift for beautiful soft grad layers By Nick Berardi

9 Segments / Runtime 37:31
Layered Bob

Layered Bob
A salon essential, control vertical layering & over direction that maintains the outline bob shape. By Nick Berardi

7 Segments / 46:13

One Length Bob

One Length Bob
Learn to eliminate tension, over direction & lift to create beautiful classic one length shapes. By Nick Berardi

11 Segments / Runtime 55:11
Graduated Bob Classic

Graduated Bob Classic
Create a beautiful classic contemporary shape by combining an A-Line outline & over-directed square layers. By Nick Berardi

14 segments / Runtime 55:00
Short Graduation

Graduated Bob Doll-Head
Basics of essential classic, vertical pivoting graduation, rounded head shape & beautiful one length lines. By Nick Berardi

(8 Segments / Runtime 56:39
Mannequin Bob

Mannequin Bob
Learn to utilize the comb to cut the line with precision & maintain one length while managing the hair shape. By Diego Raviglione

9 Segments / Runtime 40:28
Modern Layered Bob

Modern Layered Bob
Learn a combination of one length techniques & square layering to create essential every day salon looks. By Nick Berardi

11 Segments / Runtime 48:00
Long Flat Layersr

Long Flat Layers
Long layering technique fills in the round areas of the head giving a balanced soft layered effect. By Diego Raviglione

9 Segments / 47:51

Horizontal Graduation

Horizontal Graduation
Learn the proper use of a mannequin head to acheive a beautiful classic shape. By Diego Raviglione

9 Segments / Runtime 50:27
Short To Long Layers

Short To Long Layers
Learn how to create beautiful flat layers and a soft outline with this very versatile cutting technique By Nick Berardi

9 Segments / Runtime 44:45
Short To Long Layer

Short To Long Layer
Learn how to maintain weight & face framing technique to detail the look. By Diego Raviglione

9 Segments / Runtime 42:28

Forward Graduation

Forward Graduation
Learn how to frame the face while maintaining length and weight in this classic yet simple technique. By Diego Raviglione

7 Segments / Runtime 35:08

Short Flat Layer

Short Flat Layer
Versatile technique ideal for balancing & filling in smaller head shapes, also used for men’s hair design. By Nick Berard)

11 Segments / Runtime 61:03
Short Graduation

Short Graduation
Learn how to control square & round graduation for a beautiful contemporary short shape with movement. By Nick Berardi.

12 Segments / Runtime 62:20
Short Square Layers

Short Square Layers
Learn how to control short square layers to maintain weight throughout the round of the head Nick Berard

10 Segments / Runtime 50:03

Razor Essential 2

Razor Essential 2
Mannequin demo learn how to control straight razor with open blade, closed blade, tipping techniques. By Nicole Obert

6 Segments / Runtime 49:45
Course Table
Short Flat Layer

Contour Layer
Learn rounded layers using pivoting sections for a beautiful shape with maximum movement. By Diego Raviglione

10 Segments / Runtime 52:38
Soft Graduation

Soft Graduation
Learn to create a subtle build up of weight that fills in the parietal area of the head with versatile longer fringe. By Diego Raviglione

10 Segments / Runtime 47:01