Bringing Out the Curl with Circle Cutting

Bringing Out the Curl with Circle Cutting is a curly hair cutting technique that intentionally divides the head into two zones: removing volume at the bottom and building it at the top. The course shows how, using simple partings and circular work on the bottom sections along with radial sectioning at the crown, to give the haircut a dynamic shape and character - while avoiding tools that cause frizz, like thinning shears.

Aneta Dąbrowska guides you through the entire cutting process step by step, starting with a simplified division into three sections - bottom, top, and fringe. She shows how to work in a circle with vertical sections to precisely remove weight from the sides and back, then, with the head tilted forward, build volume at the crown using radial sectioning. A key element is working with the inside and outside of the hand to consciously control the lightness of the haircut.

In this course, you'll see

• The full process of circle cutting on the bottom sections - working with vertical sections for even length and controlled volume removal.
• Building volume at the crown through radial sectioning (a "pie-slice" pattern) and working with the head tilted forward, which automatically lengthens the sections.
• The intentional use of the inside of the hand to remove weight versus the outside of the hand to build lightness and round out the line.
• The technique for cutting the fringe in a square shape to create intentional disconnection and weight at the central point of the haircut.
• Why thinning shears should be avoided on curly hair, and how to replace them with precise scissor cutting to prevent frizz.
• Final shape-forming on dry hair using point cutting, and styling that highlights the natural curl without excessive scrunching.

After this course, you'll approach curly hair with confidence, treating it as material to sculpt into shape rather than a problem to manage. You'll learn to work with intention when managing volume - removing it where it's unnecessary and building it where it creates character. Your clients with curly hair will get a haircut with a defined shape that highlights their natural curl and is easy to style day to day.