There are three methods for cutting hair. They are scissor cutting, clipper cutting and razor cutting. We will concentrate on scissor cutting and clipper cutting since shaving is a more sophisticated technique that requires significantly more practice time and it requires much more finger strength. However, the razor is great to add the appearance of. Whatever technique you pick, it'll require a particular set of tools. Some tools you may use are a cape, spray bottle, 7 inch and rat-tail combs, butterfly or similar type hair clips as well as hair cutting scissors, trimmers and clippers, clipper guards and thinning shears. You should be able to get all of these supplies at a beauty store near your home. It is important to call prior to time and discover if they offer products for sale to the general public since a majority of beauty supply stores are actually distributors for professional licenses only.
If you decide to purchase a cape, you'll notice that there are numerous types available. You will see capes for cutting hair and capes for chemical or color service, multipurpose capes etc. I would suggest looking for one that is lightweight and not overly large. For instance, color and chemical capes are made from an extremely thick plastic that ensures the clients clothes don't become stained by colors or be saturated by perm solutions. I've found these caps to be too bulky to cut hair with, so I prefer a cape which is light weight and made of cloth. If you're trying to reduce cost you can use the garbage bag that has been torn however, you should not use this method with a small child due to the risk of the possibility of suffocation. I would avoid using a towel as it is really hard to wrap around the person without the weight blocking the way.
The most commonly used comb when cutting hair is the 7 inch styling comb. It's an excellent tool due to a number of reasons. First of all, the spacing differs between the two sides of the comb. One side has teeth spaced extremely close together, while the other has teeth that are spaced a little further apart. This gives different levels of tension. When teeth are spaced more closely, you can comb the hair with more tension. This can help create precisely-cut lines for cutting. If the teeth are placed further apart, it allows you to work with larger amounts of hair. The comb is also marked on every inch, making it simple to decide the length of hair you need to cut or how much hair to leave on the head after cutting.
Another comb I like to use is the rat-tail comb. This comb is great for precisely sectioning hair because of its pointy Hair claws end. Also, the spacing of the teeth is close together so it works great for stretching small sections of hair to cut precisely defined lines.
When choosing clips, there's no need to pick and choose. The most important thing to consider when choosing clips is to ensure that it will hold a significant amount of hair since they will be utilized to clip large chunks of hair away from view.
Cutting scissors for hair are a must. You absolutely cannot do good hair without these scissors. Really sharp craft scissors are not the best choice. Additionally, as you wouldn't use scissors for crafting to cut hair, you shouldn't use your hair cutting scissors for cutting anything other than hair. Hair cutting scissors come in many different designs and functions. You don't need to get extravagant when picking a pair. I'd suggest the scissors to be at a minimum of 5 1/4 inches and a maximum of 5 3/4 inches in length.