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Cosmetology. Hair Thinning with Thinning Shears. Define Thinning. The purpose of thinning is to remove bulk without shortening the length Thinning is done to create shorter pieces of hair within the strand to aid in styling
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Cosmetology Hair Thinning with Thinning Shears
Define Thinning • The purpose of thinning is to remove bulk without shortening the length • Thinning is done to create shorter pieces of hair within the strand to aid in styling • Thinning lightens the hair to create volume or change the texture of the hair Cosmetology I: Thinning the Hair with Thinning Shears
Rules for Thinning A.Fine hair can be thinned closer to the scalp than coarse hair B.The coarser the hair, the further from the scalp you began texturizing C.Places where it is not advisable to thin the hair 1.Around the visible portions of the hairline 2.Along the part D.Remember that you can always go back and remove more hair if necessary Cosmetology I: Thinning the Hair with Thinning Shears
Types of Thinning Shears A.Single Notched Thinning Shears – removes more hair B.Double Notched Thinning Shears – removes less hair Cosmetology I: Thinning the Hair with Thinning Shears
Steps for Thinning • Determine the sections of the head to be thinned • Use the same partings or subsections you used to cut the hair • Determine how much bulk you want to remove • Close the thinning shears ¾ through the strand while moving out from the head form • If the hair is long, repeat steps down the strand. Do not cut the same area in the strand Cosmetology I: Thinning the Hair with Thinning Shears