Method For Cutting Curly Hair

Abstract

The methods disclosed herein are generally directed to method for cutting hair that create balance and volume. The methods include a C-, pinch-, and/or a rose-cut technique. Each technique includes separating the hair to be cut into a plurality of sections and further partitioning the section into subsections. The C-cut technique includes forming the hand of the stylist into a C-configuration around a subsection of hair and cutting the hair in a circular motion. The pinch-cut technique includes curling a plurality of fingers on the hand of the stylist in one direction, curling the thumb in the other direction, and overlapping the curled fingers and thumb. The hair held in the C-, pinch-configuration may then be cut in a circular motion such that hair positioned within a center of the subsection is cut shorter than hair positioned closer to an exterior of the portion of the hair.

1 . A method for cutting hair by a hairstylist in order to create balance and volume, comprising the steps of:
 separating hair of an individual into a plurality of sections of hair,   wherein the hair of the individual covers at least a portion of a head of the individual, the head having a top with a crown, a right side, a left side, and a back side extending along an occipital bone;   securing the plurality of sections with at least one fastener; and   cutting the hair within each of the plurality of sections using a C-cut technique, the C-cut technique comprising:
 removing the at least one fastener from one of the plurality of sections, thereby releasing the hair within the one of the plurality of sections; 
 holding, within a first hand of the hairstylist formed in a “C” shape, a portion of the hair within the one of the plurality of sections, such that ends of the portion of the hair extend through an opening created by the first hand; 
 cutting, by the hairstylist using a cutting implement held in a second hand, the ends of the portion of the hair extending through the opening in a circular motion such that hair positioned within a center of the portion of the hair is cut shorter than hair positioned closer to an exterior of the portion of the hair; and 
 repeating the removing, holding, and cutting steps until all of the hair within the one of the plurality of sections is cut. 
   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of sections are cut using the C-cut technique. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sections comprises four sections. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sections comprises six sections. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the hair is in a dry condition prior to cutting. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 3 , wherein a first section of the four sections is located on the crown, a second section of the four sections is located on the right side, a third section of the four sections is located on the left side, and a fourth section of the four sections is located on the back side extending along the occipital bone. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 6 , wherein a length of hair cut from the hair within the fourth section is greater than a length of hair cut from the hair within the first section. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 7 , wherein the hair from each of the four sections are cut to a respective length to create a layered effect between the sections. 
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising selecting an initial section of the plurality of sections, wherein the initial section is the fourth section. 
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the “C” shape of the first hand of the hairstylist comprises:
 holding the first hand away from a body associated with the hair and parallel to a horizontal axis; 
 grasping a portion of hair with the first hand; 
 slightly flexing a thumb of the first hand in an upward motion relevant to the horizontal axis; 
 slightly flexing an index finger of the first hand in a downward motion relevant to the horizontal axis, orienting the index finger towards the upturned thumb, such that the index finger does not make contact with the thumb and an opening is positioned between the index finger and the thumb; and 
 slightly flexing a plurality of remaining fingers in an orientation mimicking the position of the index finger. 
 
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein holding the portion of the hair includes holding the portion of hair such that the ends of the portion of the hair that extend through the opening are held without pressure being applied to the portion of hair by the first hand of the hairstylist. 
     
     
         12 . A method for cutting hair by a hairstylist in order to create balance and volume, comprising the steps of:
 separating hair of an individual into a plurality of sections of hair, wherein the hair of the individual covers a head of the individual, the head having a top with a crown, a right side, a left side, and a back side extending along an occipital bone;   securing the hair within each of the sections with at least one fastener; and   cutting the hair within each of the sections using a pinch method, the pinch method comprising:   (i) removing the fasteners from one of the sections, thereby releasing the hair within the one of the plurality of sections;   (ii) pinching, within a first hand of the hairstylist, a portion of hair within the one of the sections;   (iii) adjusting a position of the first hand so that it is located near ends of the hair;   (iv) cutting, by the hairstylist using a cutting implement held in a second hand, the ends of the hair extending through the first hand in a circular motion such that hair positioned within a center of the portion of the hair is cut shorter than hair positioned closer to an exterior of the portion of the hair; and   (v) repeating steps (ii)-(iv) until all of the hair within the one of the sections is cut.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein steps (i)-(v) are repeated until each of the plurality of sections have been cut. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the hair is in a dry condition prior to cutting. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the plurality of sections comprises four triangular sections. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the plurality of sections comprises six sections. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein a first section of the four triangular sections is located on the crown, a second section of the four triangular sections is located on the right side, a third section of the four triangular sections is located on the left side, and a fourth section of the four triangular sections is located on the back side extending along the occipital bone. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15 , wherein a length of hair cut from the hair within the fourth section is greater than a length of hair cut from the hair within the first section. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein the strands of hair from each of the four plurality of sections are cut to a respective length to create a layered effect between the sections. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising selecting an initial section of the plurality of sections, wherein the initial section is the fourth section.