How to determine the control strand for a haircut?

Briefly and clearly

2021-02-10

Regardless of what kind of haircut the master will perform, you need to start with an idea and a control strand. In the material we will talk specifically about the second factor, as well as how to determine the control strand.

Evgeniy Pecheritsa , creative director of the HAIRDESIGN academy, international class master with 14 years of experience, creator of the HAIRDESIGN academy training system and the formation of the teaching structure

When the master begins to carry out the planned form of haircut, he is faced with the question “Where to start and how to determine the control length?” Before this, of course, you need to decide on the idea of a haircut and its shape.

If the master already has an idea for a haircut, then the next step will be to create a task/algorithm for executing the intended shape. And we start by identifying the control strand.

The control strand is the first strand of hair to be cut, based on which you can control the required length of subsequent strands in a separate part or for the entire haircut as a whole.

What factors need to be considered when determining a reference strand?

To determine the control strand, it is important to consider two factors: length and volume. If only the line technique is used in a haircut, then only the length is taken into account.

1. LENGTH. When creating the length, you need to understand what the density of the contour should be, that is, add hair to the contour until we get the required density.

2. VOLUME. When creating volume, you should understand the volume level, that is, we make a notch of the control strand according to the intended volume level.