Cool Men's Hairstyles & Styling Tips

Cool Men's Hairstyles & Styling Tips

Learn The Scissors-Over-Comb Haircutting Technique

Posted: 07 Jan 2013 06:40 AM PST

Photo of cutting hair using scissors-over-comb technique.The scissors-over-comb haircutting technique is a foundational skill for a competent barber. The technique uses two main tools: a comb as a guide for angle of a haircut and a pair of scissors as a trimmer. The scissors cut the hairs above the comb when the comb is moving up from the hairline to the top in an angle resulting in a close tapered haircut… more