TRAINING MANUAL

M.O.D. SHAG BY RICHARD MANNAH

M.O.D. SHAG HAIRCUTIf you’re looking to create a modern look that’s original and can be designed to suit each person’s face shape, hair density, and hair texture, the M.O.D. Shag has it all. No matter the hair length, this cutting technique creates seamless disconnected layers that enhance hair’s natural texture, along with the perfect fringe—one that opens up the face and puts the focus squarely on your client’s best features.

RICHARD MANNAHJoico Global Artistic Director

BEFORE FRONT

BEFORE BACK

STEP 1Take a center part that runs from the front hairline to the crown. Section from the crown to the top of the ears on both sides. Section the fringe off the center parting, about 2 inches back from the hairline to the top of the brows. The fringe section will depend on the client con-sultation, hair density, and desired end result. From the top of the fringe triangle, section a diagonal-back parting that ends about 2 inches above the ears. You should have one section in the back and five sections in the front.

STEP 3Continue to cut the baseline in the back. All hair should be combed back into a straight line. Make sure the client is looking straight ahead. Use your comb and scissors to cut a square, straight line. Check for balance.

STEP 2Starting in the back, wet-comb hair straight down at 0 degrees and cut the baseline. This length is determined by the client consultation and desired end result. Use your comb to cut a straight line.

TIP: Stand your client up for stylist comfort and to see the natural fall of the hair.

SECTIONING FRONT SECTIONING BACK

SECTIONING TOP SECTIONING SIDE

STEP 4Begin layering the back section. Take a 1-inch center parting to create your guideline. Comb the hair to 90 degrees and cut from longer to shorter. Point cut to reduce weight and blend the layers.

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STEP 7Continue taking diagonal-back partings and overdirecting forward to your stationary guide. Slide cut the layers until the entire section is complete. Repeat on the opposite side and check for balance.

STEP 5Take diagonal partings off the top guideline, bring hair to your stationary center guide, and point cut. Continue to cut the back side, bringing the hair to the center guideline to create inverted layers. Repeat on the opposite side.

TIP: To establish a guide for the opposite side, take a piece of hair from the highest point that is equal on both sides. Cut your guide point.

STEP 8Connect the front and back baseline. Comb the hair down square and point cut at 0-degree elevation. Check for balance and precision.

TIP: Check for balance: Pull hair out at the same elevation from both sides of the area you just cut. Check for balance in multiple areas.

STEP 6To open up the face and frame the front area, take a diagonal-back parting in the front side section. Overdirect the hair to the front of the face. Holding the hair with medium tension, slide cut the layers inward. The layers should fall below the jaw or to the desired length.

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STEP 12Repeat on the opposite side. Check for balance: The section should be V-shaped. Dry the hair and style as desired using your favorite Joico products.

STEP 9Working in the fringe section, take a center parting and overdirect forward. Point cut the fringe longer to see the natural fall of the hair after you place your guideline.

STEP 10Subdivide the fringe down the center. Take horizontal partings, elevate and overdirect forward, and point cut to your center guideline. Cut the fringe from shorter to longer, from the center out. Repeat on the opposite side to complete the fringe. Check for balance, length, and suitability.

STEP 11Clip apart the remaining bottom sections for control. Work from shorter to longer in the top crown triangle sections to create a new guideline.

NOTE: This section is disconnected. Take a vertical parting, elevate straight up, and cut from short to long, from the center out. The amount of length you cut will determine the resulting volume, texture, and layering. Continue cutting until the entire section is complete. Cut all partings to a stationary guide. The triangular sections and subpartings should mimic the fall of the face framing, working into the previously cut layering.

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