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Layered Middle Part
Kacper Trzaskowski1h 4minLong

Layered Middle Part

A men's haircutting course on the Layered Middle Part. Learn to combine light layers at the back with heavy graduation on the sides to create a versatile, face-slimming hairstyle for your clients.

Result and process

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  • Layered Middle Part - photo 2
  • Layered Middle Part - photo 3

About the course

The Layered Middle Part is a modern men's hairstyle with a center part that combines the lightness of layers at the back with the weight of graduation on the sides. The course shows how to transform a classic form into a dynamic, versatile look that the client can wear naturally tousled or smoothly combed behind the ear. This technique is ideal for optically slimming the face and giving the hair movement that works with the client every day.

Kacper Trzaskowski guides you through the entire process, starting with an analysis of head anatomy and natural hair fall, which dictates the choice of techniques. You'll see how he divides the head into four simple sections - back, two sides, and top - and then builds the shape with intention, using high-projection layers at the back, graduation that accumulates weight behind the ear on the sides, and a triangular cut on top that creates a naturally falling part.

In this course, you'll see

  • The high-projection layer technique (130-150 degrees) and inverted triangle shape - how to create lightness and shape without thinning out the nape
  • The high graduation technique on the sides that intentionally accumulates weight behind the ear, so the hair naturally wants to sit there
  • Building a triangle on top from the part - how to make the weight naturally fall to the sides, creating a heavy, smooth wave
  • Separating and cutting the fringe with a slight lengthening, to give the client styling versatility - from a smooth comb-over to a loose fall
  • Visually trimming the longer sideburn to balance it with the nape line and give the haircut a loose, modern character
  • A simple four-section division (top, back, two sides) and the logic behind placing the section lines relative to the mastoid bone
  • Full styling from scratch - from wet product application, through brush drying, to final setting with a diffuser and hairspray for natural movement

After this course, you'll start consciously managing weight distribution in parted hairstyles, combining layer and graduation techniques into one cohesive form. You'll understand how simple geometric shapes - circle, triangle - translate into movement and natural hair fall. This course is for barbers who want to offer clients modern, longer forms with multiple styling options - from everyday nonchalance to more classic elegance.

What you will learn

  1. 01How to create lightness at the back using the high-projection layering technique.
  2. 02How to use high graduation so hair naturally falls behind the ear.
  3. 03How to build a triangle shape on top to achieve a natural part.
  4. 04How to separate and cut the fringe with lengthening for versatile styling.
  5. 05How to analyze head anatomy and hair to choose the right techniques.
  6. 06How to seamlessly blend the back, sides, and top sections into a cohesive form.

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  1. Layered Middle Part - Analyzing the nape and potential risks1:51

    01Analyzing the nape and potential risks

    I'm worried I could thin out the nape if I get too carried away.

  2. Layered Middle Part - Correct posture behind the chair12:35

    02Correct posture behind the chair

    Our posture needs to be very neutral, so we're not standing there all tense.

  3. Layered Middle Part - Applications and benefits of the layering technique17:47

    03Applications and benefits of the layering technique

    It's perfect when we don't want to eat up much length, but we want to add shape and texture.

  4. Layered Middle Part - Tilting the head for the graduation technique22:26

    04Tilting the head for the graduation technique

    I tilt the client's head away from me, pulling the hair out at a ninety-degree projection.

  5. Layered Middle Part - Visually trimming the sideburn26:35

    05Visually trimming the sideburn

    Only now will I purely visually trim this protruding sideburn slightly with the scissors.

  6. Layered Middle Part - Advice for cutting the awkward side30:15

    06Advice for cutting the awkward side

    My golden rule for doing this correctly is to start by wetting the hair down really well.

  7. Layered Middle Part - Creating the triangle on top of the head39:22

    07Creating the triangle on top of the head

    I'll be pulling all the partings to the first one, because that's how we'll create the triangle shape.

  8. Layered Middle Part - The logic of applying styling product48:24

    08The logic of applying styling product

    I always apply product proportionally, meaning more where I want more of it.

FAQ

Is this course suitable for beginner barbers?
Kacper Trzaskowski explains his work process in simple language so it's easy to understand and apply in your daily work. The course focuses on choosing techniques with intention based on analysis, which is valuable for barbers at every skill level.
What hair type does this cutting technique work best on?
The technique is demonstrated on a model with hair that isn't very dense, with a nape prone to thinning. The course shows how to work with this hair type to give it shape and lightness without risking further thinning.
Does Kacper Trzaskowski explain why he chooses specific techniques?
Yes, this is a key element of the course. The educator starts with a detailed analysis of head anatomy and hair structure, and every technique decision (layers, graduation) is thoroughly explained so you understand the purpose behind every move.
What technique is used to cut the back to avoid thinning the nape?
The back is cut using the high-projection layering technique (approx. 130-150 degrees) in an inverted triangle shape. This gives the hair lightness and shape while preserving density at the nape.
How is a natural part created in this haircut?
The center part is created by cutting the top into a triangle shape. This technique makes the hair's weight naturally fall to the sides, creating a durable part that's easy for the client to maintain.
What effect can be achieved with this haircut?
The main goal is to create a versatile hairstyle that optically slims the face. By combining techniques, the client can wear their hair naturally tousled or smoothly combed behind the ear, giving them multiple styling options.
How long is the full video?
The video course is 63 minutes long. You'll see the entire process, from consultation and analysis, through cutting each section, to the final styling.

Details

Duration
1h 4min
Season
Season 2
Hair length
Long

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Kacper Trzaskowski

Kacper Trzaskowski

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Co-founder of the CUT HOUSE salon in Toruń and speaker at Barbernight and BarberFest. In his teaching, he rejects learning specific hairstyles in favor of universal work frameworks built on analysis. He teaches how to work with intention when choosing fundamental techniques and shapes to match the client's head anatomy and hair structure. Over the past year, through courses and live demos, he has trained close to 100 people.

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