
Circular Curly Cut
A course on cutting thick, curly hair using the Circular Curly Cut technique. Learn how to control volume and create modern, three-dimensional shapes through circular cutting and disconnection.
Result and process
About the course
Circular Curly Cut is a cutting technique dedicated to thick, tightly curled hair that's difficult to control. The course shows how, through circular cutting and intentional disconnection, you can transform excess weight into a three-dimensional, modern shape that highlights the natural curl while also opening up the client's face. It's a comprehensive process from wet work to the final dry deconstruction.
Michał Lewiński guides you through the entire cutting process step by step, starting with head sectioning and establishing the disconnection line. He shows how to work strands without redirection, mirroring the head's natural curvature so every strand ends up the same length - this is the key to building a clean, circular shape. You'll see how to transfer length from the back to the sides and top, working methodically through vertical and horizontal sections.
In this course you'll see
- The circular cutting technique, where the key is mirroring the head's curvature without any redirection
- Intentionally building disconnection at the back as a tool to add lightness to the style while preserving length
- How to use the comb as a diagnostic tool to read the angle and direction for combing strands over the head's curves
- Working in vertical (top) and horizontal (sides) sections to transfer length and maintain shape consistency
- A styling method using clips and a diffuser to keep the top flat and bring out maximum curl in the lengths
- The final deconstruction of the shape on dry hair - scissor work on the outer contour to open up the client's face
After watching this course, you'll stop treating thick, curly hair as a problem and start seeing its potential for building modern, three-dimensional shapes. You'll gain the craft to work with intention when controlling volume, bring out natural curl, and personalize the style on dry hair - giving your client a result that holds up day-to-day without complicated styling.
What you will learn
- 01How to cut in a circular shape, mirroring the head's curvature without redirection.
- 02How to intentionally apply disconnection to add lightness to the style at the back.
- 03How to use the comb as a tool for reading the head's shape.
- 04How to transfer length by working in vertical and horizontal sections.
- 05How to style curls using clips and a diffuser for volume control.
- 06How to deconstruct the shape on dry hair to finally open up the client's face.
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1:3901Active comb work during separation
I pressed the end of the comb firmly with my finger, and the comb guided me right to the marked point.
8:2402Using the comb to mirror the head shape
If you hold the comb against the client's head, this angle mirrors the shape of the head for me.
14:1403A critical point in circular cutting
We're in a very critical spot here, so you need to rely especially on the comb's guidance.
26:3204Head shape versus skull direction
Pay attention to whether pulling out the strand reflects the shape more than the direction of the skull.
32:2005Change in strand pulling direction
The strand is now being pulled in a completely different direction than at the top of the strand.
41:1306Styling with clips before drying
I'll use clips because I want the top to be flatter, with the curls released at the bottom.
51:3407Deconstructing the circular shape on dry hair
Now we can say that we're gently deconstructing our circle a little.
1:00:0308The effect of disconnection at the back of the head
The disconnection really pulls out the back nicely, without creating a rounded, feminine shape.
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Educator

Michał Lewiński
Educator · 4 courses
Michał Lewiński, creator of the Łódź-based brand Męski, is a barber with six years of experience. In his educational work, he focuses on people starting their journey in men's hairdressing. He shares methods based on his own experience, correcting the mistakes he encountered himself at the start of his path. He approaches his career like a marathon, focusing on continuous development and becoming a better version of himself.
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