How to layer fine hair - tutorial for hairdressers 

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Then they probably aren't. So many of us cry as soon as we walk out the door.

@@chaoswitch1974 I’m sure I’ve had my fair share of mistakes with ultra fine hair, but in learning things like this and being new to the industry, it’s definitely brought about a notable change in the results I’ve been seeing with client satisfaction. I hope that you have/find a stylist who listens to your needs and goals for your hair.

Being able to cut fine hair and curly and wavy hair dry will definitely set you apart. As well as using square layers on fine and wavy and curly hair. Almost no one can do these. Its making people turn away from the industry and towards videos like this to do it themselves.

LOL... love that

No one knows how to cut super fine hair still. I refuse to pay money for the job I can do myself! I've been given an axe job on my baby fine hair way too many times.

R D This is so sweet! You’re a great spouse!

Just imagine all of that $$$ you'll save by doing this for her. For the hell of it get a "money jar" for each hair cut pay what you would usually pay for one.& as your doing that for 6 months or even a year & see how much $$$ you saved in that period of time! Time for that vacation.🕊🇨🇦🌷

Now I cut my own hair the way I want it.

Why is that I'm getting someone else's comments!?,

Shannon O'Rielly Because you commented above ^ so you will receive any comments that respond on this thread. Just as others will get this comment that I’m leaving for you. Hope this helps!

You want movement in the sides and no layers in the back right? They need to build graduation at your face frame, so when they cut for a face frame, the elevation is lower and the hair is combed forward and down, as opposed to high and angled. I section out the side perimeter and don't include it in any layering to avoid that cut away feeling. I visually blend very fine hair and cut it dry. A side swept fringe should not be an issue. I don't understand that problem.

@@rain3743 apparently you don't understand because you already know what needs to be done for a great result. What I see so often are stylists that are "stuck" in the way they were originally taught, their safety zone. Continuing education is a must. I contented to show my stylist two of these great tapes before she touches it again! I'm glad there are stylist like you that know and LISTEN!

IM GOING through this right now 😭😭😭 hair salon I went to cut the sides of my hair so weirdly it looks so bad I have to keep my hair up I hate it down i can’t even style it nothing works, think I may have to tackle this myself😩

@@ChloeeeSingzz I have been doing hair videos since my brother my hairstylist didn’t understand what a dusting was and he cut off ten inches of my waist long hair. The back isn’t too bad but he layered the sides and I miss having long hair . I’m so pissed off . No more haircuts for me….. I’m guessing your hair all grew long again

I've been here so often. I'll either end up with a mullet or with the weirdest drop between the bag and the front because they realize they ran out of hair. I'm just looking for a hairstylist that I won't need to trim myself after I get home 😆

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks David... miss you buddy!

Wow, thank you!

Thanks so much Shelley!

Thank you for sharing that! I have fine curly hair and was wondering if it would work on curly hair too. This haircut looks like just what I need!

My husband is going to have a go at cutting my hair. He's been watching videos. I honestly don't mind him doing it. I trust him and if he makes a mistake, no worries. I haven't been to a salon in over a year. I cut my own hair last time. I just am tired of salon prices and still not being fully happy.

Yes ! Several times already. But I have a tendency to cut my own hair anyway. I am never happy with hairdressers where I live. I am from France and I am use to really great quality cuts. no one seems to know how to cut hair around here. It’s all long hair or all chopped up or it just doesn’t fit the hair type. I have mostly given up on hairdressers. If someone followed this school I would definitely go to them.

Yeah, but if you don't know about haircutting I don't understand a $&%% word he says- it's all technical- the sections, the geometrrical terms, the arrogance.

YEP!! - But Not my hair- which is really thick, but family members whose hair is really fin and totally unfamiliar to me!

@@debra13 it's not arrogance. The video is intended for Professionals not for DIY at home...it's actually a very good video-I am Professional hairstylist (just stating facts, not trying to be arrogant:)

That is so true! I can't seem to ever get a decent cut and if I could find a real professional I would drive a hundred miles to get a good haircut!

Charles Hall always when you walk to a new salon ask the reception to put you with a master stylist or the most expert stylist that salon has. Be prepared to pay what that professional stylists weight in term of experience and education. I guarantee you you will be so happy you got what you asked for. Real educated stylists it’s hard to find .. you will only find them at very high end salons not the corners cheap ones ! Im s H stylist and I’ve attended high education classes with this company and those classes are very expensive - but only driven and real professionals know how to. And that’s why you will pay a lot of money for that haircut u really want . My hair cuts starts @ $150 + why?bc I’m well educated in my field and I know I’m worth it!

Amen!

mike byrd amen

@@silvermont331 I agree with you that a GOOD stylist is worth investing in developing a relationship..after all being pleased with your hair is crucial to maintaining a great sense of positivity about your appearance- that expertise is the reason we aren't in the bathroom w/ our cutting shears and trying to follow ourselves a RU-vid video.. Here's what I don't understand..often the great haircuts I remember getting as a teenager, when $16.50 - $22.00 was the going rate for a ' master stylist ' can't reliable be had, without getting lucky and being told you need to spend $150.00 before a 20% tip and to maintain at home..that much again in ' quality products '.. What's more I see stylist here confirm that when they were in school 40 years ago, this was the way they were taught to provide a haircut! I go into a salon looking for someone who received the basic education in learning these techniques to begin with-- The additional ' expertise ' should be the result of learning to apply these principles to a variety of different hair types and individual features, not learning to cut hair successfully. While it is a fact that everything costs more..my bill..your education.. we both have the responsibility to determine that we are making wise purchasing decisions.. A happy customer is a repeat customer..one who will provide you with a plethora of referrals from other customers who share that commitment to patronizing an establishment they trust and the resulting Faith to purchase both your up sell services for color or treatments and the product referrals that add to your bottom line.. Yes hair services are more than than were in the 80's and 90's but you guys have to recognize that most of us don't make 8-10 times what people did back then. Business success still comes from offering a quality service at a great price point- your ability to deliver this will provide the competitive advantage that allows you to have the financial security and working conditions that suit your desires.

Mine says the same thing. I don't get it.

Make sure you ask for a long enough consultation so your stylist has enough time or contact them before and just say hey I came across this Sam Villa video for layers on fine hair and I was wondering if this would be a technique we could try on my hair! If she truly cares about making you happy, she’ll watch the video and either try it out or explain to you why it may not be right for your hair. If she doesn’t want to watch the video then find a new stylist because we are here for YOU,we should always be learning, and personally, I love learning new techniques and Sam Villa has great educational videos.

@Heyyy Everybody! Change your Hairstylist !!! There are always better one you can search for.

I always used to end up having to show them a couple pictures for us to be on the same page-but DEFINITELY have them explain back to you what you want done once they say they understand, in as much detail as they can. That's helped me immensely---worse case scenario, at least you'll be able to tell how far off they may be.

Ask for concave layers. If they ask you what’s that then fine a different stylist.

John Roekoe - EXACTLY.

So true. Fine hair stylists should have a 'certification' so we can find them!

That's why I cut my own hair, I haven't visited a hairdresser for almost 3 years once again (yeah before that i did the same for more than 2 years but i was still a teenager who got a mess on her head lol)

Find an Eastern Europe trained stylist. List here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-nuwVCzOfIJs.html

Perfect Narrative

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you my friend 👊💜

Sounds like a new RU-vid channel waiting to happen :-)

kathie ellis, Me too! Glad to be his model any day!!!!!!

kathie ellis yes

Me too! No one ever knows how to cut my fine, thin hair. I end up looking scraggly. Even if I ask for no layers, they always layer.

kathie ellis true...most can't cut fine hair correctly...better off to do it yourself...that's how the Farrah design was made...by cutting it yourself...;-)

blueshoes915. One thing I just learned was to ponytail the lower half of my hair, and tell the stylist you just want thin layers with the top, then your hair isn't getting thinned out like they usually do.

It could be a hormonal issue. I had a lot of hair loss and acne and it ended up being a hormonal problem. The first time I went to a dermatologist he dismissed me but don’t give up my second dermatologist was able to see the problem.

Thanks Angela... Have a great time in school and welcome to the industry!

Make sure your stylist removes the plug from the sink. That little thing will tangle the hell into your fine hair (if it’s long).

SAME

Another annoying thing is they put a ton of shampoo in which we don't Need, so our hair is completely stripped of moisture.

Hello, I have been a stylist for over 30 years I am also an instructor. Fine hair will always knot it is just because it is easier to damage. Always use conditioner after you shampoo. Shampoo is alkaline to remove gels, hairspray and environmental dirt from the hair. Conditioner is acid based to bring the hair back to the correct pH. Be sure you use one for fine hair but always condition. A lot of my fine haired clients don't like conditioner until I explain why they need it. Also rinse longer so you remove the weight of the conditioner from the hair. A very light argan oil is also great for fine hair and will not weigh it down. Place your mousse or root lifter at the root only as using on the ends will only weigh your hair down. I hope I have helped.

This is helpful, thank you Stephanie! Should conditioner/mask be applied from root to tip on fine hair? As long as remember myself, I always cried after haircuts so at some point I grew it long and was getting just regular blunt trims. Now that I'm 43, the hair quality is changing (it's thinning, and straight hair became partially ;-) wavy) and overall look is not sophisticated. Is blunt bob with side swept bang or no bang at all is too "vintage" looking? Also, length to shoulder blades - where exactly it is? What is the ideal length for 40+ fine haired lady who is also Petite 5'3" Inverted Triangle (shoulders wider than hips, wide chest, small breasts - mini tennis players/swimmer )body type? What cut would make me look my best? Thank you.

Thank you Carmen

Glad you like it!

Most welcome 😊

Thats kind of a touchy thing isn't it Mary :-) You could always just say "I was looking at youtube videos for fine hair and this video popped up. Can I send it to you to see if you think it's something that might work for my hair? I trust your opinion." That way you are still leaving the professionalism in their hands.

@@samvillahair Great Tip! I was wondering how you could ask your stylist to watch the video without offending him/her.

How?

Thanks ✌️

Glad to hear you are continuing to educate yourself Kristina! And... awesome that you are passing that on to your apprentice.

Tara Pilos Thank you SO much for those kind words :-)

Andrew thanks you!

Danielle W c

@Awenda I agree, why don't they keep notes, or photos even. I have to describe what I want, every time I go & hope that they understand what I'm saying. It's always a risk.

I had that exact problem when I had my cut very short! First time it looked great, second time mediocre, from there on out, it was holy ____! Also I do convey my wants ahead, just as you make sure your inch and theirs are the same. I changed stylists and now I go with long hair and a perm that'll last a good six months because I take care of it. You can hide a multitude of sins in long hair that way! Lol

BTW the first stylist did keep notes, I suppose she should have been a Dr because she evidently didn't know how to read them!

This is so true! The last several $tylist$ I have had will ask me how I want it cut and I'll say "Cut it like you did last time - I loved it" and they have literally said, "I have no idea how I cut it last time" and then proceed to cut it completely differently. What to do in this situation??

My hairdresser uses the Razor cut technique. I really dont like the way that the ends of my hair feel thin and break off now. I dont want to offend her. Is using the Razor technique good for my hair? Please help me.

@@judyduersch6945 Ask her to point cut instead. You get the fineness without it being overfine that the razor gives.

@@judyduersch6945 Ask her to change the blade in front of you. I would not razor fine or hair that's too blonde. Or tell her you don't like the texture with the razor. Sone stylists only razor. It's just one tool, and it's nor for every hair type, in my opinion.

So true... the saying "you get what you pay for" can apply to hair too :-)

the hair salon stylists, generally cut your hair in a such a way that after one month you will have to go back because the hair looks untidy and damaged at the ends.. This is a trick they use to make more money. For ex, chopping your hair, would look bad after only one month which would mean you will have to go back and pay again for another haircut, and so on.. I am fed up with throwing away my money. I am going to start cutting my hair, by.myself. I may not doing it right initially but, I am sure I will improve over time.They don't deserve my money. Many of them ask a ridiculously price for a rubbish haircut.