
Messy Curly Hair
A men's cutting course for "Messy Curly Hair" designed for wavy hair. Learn to combine the square, triangle, and circle to create controlled volume, texture, and a light fringe.
Result and process
About the course
Messy Curly Hair is a modern men's cut for clients with wavy hair, which often looks shapeless and hard to style. This course shows how to work with intention, combining three fundamental shapes - a square at the crown, a triangle on the sides, and a circle at the back - to build a hairstyle with controlled volume, defined texture, and a light, relaxed fringe from naturally wavy hair.
Miłosz Mikołajczak guides you through the entire cutting process step by step, starting with a deliberate division of the head into working zones. You'll see how he builds the foundation of the cut in the sub-occipital area, working vertically in a triangle, then carries the lengths up to the occipital area, creating a square shape. The course covers in detail the work on the side panels in diagonal sections, as well as the seamless blend of the sideburns into the beard using the clipper-over-comb technique.
In this course you'll see
- Combining three shapes in one haircut: a triangle vertically, a square horizontally, and a circle at the crown
- Precise division of the head into panels - crown, temples, occipital and sub-occipital areas - as the key to organizing your work and gaining full control over the shape
- The redirection technique as a tool for building a clean square and controlling weight in the haircut
- Working with intention on the fringe - when to cut it in a square (up to the ceiling) and when in a circle (down to the head) to achieve lightness and avoid cutting it too short
- Seamlessly blending the sideburns into the beard with the clipper-over-comb technique to create a cohesive, complete look
- Full final styling using a diffuser and curl cream, including the technique of pinning the fringe with clips to control volume
- Correct posture and body mechanics - why working with bent knees, rather than from the spine, is key to both the barber's health and cutting precision
After watching this course, you'll start working confidently with wavy hair, turning it from a challenge into a client asset. You'll learn how to use fundamental geometric shapes to build a cohesive, modern form that highlights the natural wave while giving it structure and volume. This cut will let you expand your offering for men looking for a relaxed yet polished everyday hairstyle.
What you will learn
- 01How to work with intention when combining the square, triangle, and circle in a single haircut.
- 02How to precisely section the head to organize your work.
- 03How to use redirection to build a square shape and control weight.
- 04How to work with the fringe on wavy hair to avoid cutting it too short.
- 05How to seamlessly blend the sideburns into the beard with the clipper-over-comb technique.
- 06How to bring out and set the natural wave using a diffuser.
Before you start
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What's inside
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1:2501Cutting plan - building volume
I want to use the hair's volume to build up compensation for the flattening in the occipital area.
16:2302Redirection technique for a square shape
To achieve a square, I'll be redirecting to each previous section.
26:0703Correct posture while working
I bend my knees, I work on my knees, I don't work from my spine, I don't work from my head.
37:1604Blending the side panels without disconnection
We won't be creating a disconnection here, meaning the hair on this side, I'll try to connect it.
49:5105Pro tip - where to start a Quiff cut
A common mistake when cutting a Quiff is having the fringe shorter than the back.
59:3706Caution when trimming the curly fringe
Remember it will spring up - this hair has a nice wave to it, so I don't want to trim it too much.
1:12:2807Creating a natural contour with the trimmer
I try to guide the trimmer along where the contour naturally occurs, not deepen it.
1:25:3708A common mistake with the beard line
A common mistake is lowering it too much - after 3-4 days, the client ends up with two lines.
FAQ
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Educator

Miłosz Mikołajczak
Educator · 9 courses
Founder of MOVEMENT barbershop & academy and author of the MOVEMENT methodology. European Ambassador for The Corpsman Apotecary, finalist and judge at the Polish Wet Shaving Championships, and the first Pole to be published in the UK's Barber Magazine. In his teaching, he focuses on delivering foundational knowledge in a simple, easy-to-understand way. He emphasizes building form with intention and leaving nothing to chance, teaching practical, behind-the-chair techniques for barbers at every skill level.
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