The diagram shows a horizontal horseshoe section at the very bottom of the nape. You cut this first. The diagram notes: "Cut to the desired length, keeping scissors parallel to the floor."

In the world of hairdressing, few techniques are as fundamental—or as misunderstood—as the One Length Haircut . Also known as a blunt cut or a 0-degree elevation cut , this style is the foundation of precision haircutting. Contrary to popular belief, a one-length cut is not simply "straight across the bottom." When executed correctly, it creates a solid, weighty line that follows the contour of the body.

The diagram divides the head into vertical subsections (usually 1-inch thick). Arrows show you to release a new slice of hair from the top, comb it down over the previous cut (which acts as your guide), and cut directly on top of the guide.

One Length Haircut Diagram -

The diagram shows a horizontal horseshoe section at the very bottom of the nape. You cut this first. The diagram notes: "Cut to the desired length, keeping scissors parallel to the floor."

In the world of hairdressing, few techniques are as fundamental—or as misunderstood—as the One Length Haircut . Also known as a blunt cut or a 0-degree elevation cut , this style is the foundation of precision haircutting. Contrary to popular belief, a one-length cut is not simply "straight across the bottom." When executed correctly, it creates a solid, weighty line that follows the contour of the body. One Length Haircut Diagram

The diagram divides the head into vertical subsections (usually 1-inch thick). Arrows show you to release a new slice of hair from the top, comb it down over the previous cut (which acts as your guide), and cut directly on top of the guide. The diagram shows a horizontal horseshoe section at