Using upside down triangles when cutting layers will create density at the base of each triangle section and lightness at the ends.

How to cut layers in long hair professional. A long uniform layer has all the hair cut to the same equal lengths throughout. Layers are designed to remove weight add volume and shape in the hair. Those initial layers are important as they are your length guide throughout this process.

Placing long uniform layers near the nape of the neck. Trim that section to match the layer you have already cut. In this haircut tutorial video.

Grasp the ends of the hair between your index and middle fingers. Jen Atlkin hairstylist to the stars and co-founder of OUAI Haircare says its best to trim long layers at an angle if you insist on trimming in between professional cuts. If you plan on doing it.

Please enjoy my haircut tutorial on how to cut layers. The triangle sections you are going to use for this long hair layering technique are upside down triangles wide at the topbase point at the bottom. Slide your fingers up the length of the hair until you reach the point where you want to make a cut.

With your hand that is not holding the scissors use your first 2 fingers to grab the section of hair at its base closest to your scalp. Starting on the right side take a one-inch piece of hair and comb upwards at a 90-degree angle. YouTuber Carli Bybel shows how to cut graduated layers into super-long locks by sectioning hair pulling it to the front and making angled cuts into the length using professional shears.

This designated length is chosen when beginning the cutting process.