The hair product will make it easier to comb and work through.
While it may seem a bit slow going, working in gradual chunks will help the haircut look more consistent and polished.
Each cut will only be a millimeter or 2 long. Keep in mind that you’re cutting into the hair instead of cutting across. Try to keep all of your cuts centered and evenly spaced. You’re not going to lose a ton of hair from these cuts—you’ll just thin it out a little bit to reduce the bulk. This is also known as a “bricklaying” pattern.
A wide-toothed comb makes it easier to smooth out their hair, as opposed to a fine-toothed comb.
Double-check that you’re grabbing a new section of hair, and not the one that you just trimmed. Some shorter hairs may slip out of your fingers, which is perfectly normal. You’ll want to progress in an upwards direction, moving closer to the forehead as you go.
Focus more on the center and top of the other person’s head instead of the bottom and front. This is where the majority of the bulk will be. You don’t need to thin out every section of hair along the back of someone’s head—just enough to thin out some of the bulk.
As you cut, the hair will center itself on their cheekbones. [12] X Research source
Thinning the bottom third of their hair is what will really help reduce bulk.
Try holding each section of hair at a 90-degree angle or so. [16] X Research source
Ask another person if they can look at the hair and make sure everything is consistent.
