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Form, Disconnection and Texture
Marek Krzyminski1h 30minShort

Form, Disconnection and Texture

A course for hairdressers who want to transform flat, straight hair into a dynamic, texture-rich form. You'll learn how to use disconnection and a razor to build movement and lightness.

About the course

Form, Disconnection and Texture is a record of the thought process behind turning flat, straight hair and a heavily shaved nape from a limitation into the foundation of the entire haircut. The course shows how to transform a "pancake effect" into a dynamic, movement-filled form, where every element - from graduation to razor work - comes from a conscious decision, not from copying a ready-made template.

Marek Krzymiński guides you through the full behind-the-chair decision-making process: from analyzing the hair and existing limitations, through building the form at the nape using the graduation technique, to working with layers on the sides. In the course, you'll see how to use disconnection as a structural tool rather than just a visual effect, how to combine it with graduation and layers, and how to build texture with a razor and the double fringe technique to give the haircut movement and lightness.

In this course, you'll see

  • How to use disconnection as a structural tool to blend the graduation at the back with the layers on the sides, then visually hide it.
  • Working in the graduation technique with a round shape at the nape - when to comb up from below, and when to direct sections back into the previous one, to build volume.
  • Building texture with a razor on the fringe and sides to avoid a "bowl" effect and achieve an irregular, choppy finish.
  • The double fringe technique - how to intentionally leave longer strands that create "teeth" and give character to the entire hairstyle.
  • A custom approach to prepping the taper at the nape - working with thinning shears over a wide-tooth comb to soften the weight line before going in with the clippers.
  • Combining shapes: a round shape on the horizontal plane with a triangular shape on the vertical plane, to achieve lightness and a slim silhouette.

This isn't a tutorial for recreating a single hairstyle. It's a course for hairdressers who want to understand form on a deeper level, consciously control texture, and make decisions based on what they actually see on the client's head. After watching the material, you'll start treating limitations as a creative starting point, and disconnection and texture as precise tools for building dynamic, personalized haircuts.

What you will learn

  1. 01How to use disconnection as a tool to blend graduation with layers.
  2. 02When to comb sections up from below, and when to direct them into the previous one.
  3. 03How to build texture with a razor to achieve an irregular, choppy finish.
  4. 04How to create a double fringe effect with its signature "teeth."
  5. 05How to turn limitations, like flat hair, into an asset for the haircut.
  6. 06How to blend a shaved nape with a longer form using graduation and clippers.

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  1. Form, Disconnection and Texture - The Model's Shaved Nape Problem2:28

    01The Model's Shaved Nape Problem

    My model had a shaved nape, and that shaved section isn't connected to what's above it in any way.

  2. Form, Disconnection and Texture - The Principle of Building Volume with Graduation7:02

    02The Principle of Building Volume with Graduation

    Where the head starts to round off, I want to build volume.

  3. Form, Disconnection and Texture - The Technical Secret of Hidden Disconnection26:52

    03The Technical Secret of Hidden Disconnection

    Technically, if I pull this section out with a comb, you'll see the disconnection.

  4. Form, Disconnection and Texture - The Decision for a Triangular Shape on Top40:56

    04The Decision for a Triangular Shape on Top

    Look at the shape that comes out in my haircut. It's going to be a triangular shape.

  5. Form, Disconnection and Texture - Avoiding the Pancake Effect with the Razor45:01

    05Avoiding the Pancake Effect with the Razor

    I don't want to cut this to a set rhythm with scissors, because it'll create a flattening effect.

  6. Form, Disconnection and Texture - Reviewing the Result Before the Taper1:00:34

    06Reviewing the Result Before the Taper

    We can already see what I wanted to achieve with this cut - a very high amount of texture.

  7. Form, Disconnection and Texture - The First Taper Step After Thinning Shears1:04:04

    07The First Taper Step After Thinning Shears

    With the weight line prepped like this, I go in with the first guard and the clippers.

  8. Form, Disconnection and Texture - Final Dry Texture Personalization1:15:22

    08Final Dry Texture Personalization

    Time for a bit of personalizing - we'll notch it with scissors on dry hair.

FAQ

Who is this course for - beginners or advanced hairdressers?
This course is designed for intermediate and advanced hairdressers. The techniques covered - such as disconnection as a structural tool, razor work, and the double fringe technique - require solid fundamentals and are aimed at those looking to develop a creative thought process.
Will this technique work on curly hair?
The course focuses on working with very straight, flat hair. The entire thought process and choice of techniques, like building texture with a razor, are aimed at adding dynamics and movement to exactly this type of hair.
What non-standard tools are needed for this haircut?
Besides a standard set of scissors and combs, a razor used for building texture plays a key role in the course. You'll also need clippers with guards, a trimmer, and thinning shears to finish the nape.
Does the course show how to deal with a growing-out, shaved nape?
Yes, this is one of the key problems solved in this material. The model has a heavily shaved nape, and Marek Krzymiński shows step by step how to blend and connect this short area with the longer form on top using graduation and clipper work.
Is the disconnection visible in this haircut?
No, in this course disconnection is a structural tool, not a visual effect. It's used to technically connect the graduation at the back with the layers on the sides, but in the final hairstyle it's hidden and invisible.
How long is the entire course?
The total runtime of the video material is 89 minutes.

Details

Duration
1h 30min
Season
Season 3
Hair length
Short

Educator

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Marek Krzyminski

Marek Krzyminski

Educator · 8 courses

Barber and men's hairdresser, creator of the FUTURE MEN'S HAIR project and author of the book "MODERN x OLDSQL HAIRCUTS MIXTAPE." His analytical approach to cutting is built on geometry and kinetics, allowing for precise breakdown of every form. As an educator, he emphasizes building a hairstyle with intention and understanding the fundamental techniques. Silver medalist at the WELLA NATIONAL TREND VISION AWARD 2021 in the Men's Hair category.

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