Middle Part and Blending Projections by Section

Middle part is a technique for cutting long, wavy hair that solves the problem of uneven curl and uncontrolled weight - especially around the nape and behind the ears. This course shows you how to work with intention when balancing different projections across separate sections, turning "difficult", flat-at-the-root hair into a cohesive, light form that naturally falls back or parts down the middle, without relying on excess product.

Kacper Trzaskowski guides you through the entire process, starting with an analysis of the uneven curl and head shape that dictates the sectioning. You'll see why the nape needs a high projection (around 160 degrees) for lightness, why the mid-back is cut in a circle for a smooth blend into the sides, and why the sides themselves are cut in a square layer (90 degrees) as the sweet spot between weight and lightness. This is a craft in blending different geometries into one cohesive haircut.

In this course you'll see

• A deliberate split of the back of the head into 5 separate sections - when and why a problematic nape needs to be treated on its own.
• Working with a high projection (around 160 degrees) at the nape to add lightness and lift the curl where the hair is heaviest.
• Building a square layer (90 degrees) on the sides as the "sweet spot" - a technique that lets you comb the hair back without building up weight behind the ear.
• Creating a circle shape on the mid-back to smoothly connect it to the square form of the sides without creating unwanted corners.
• Cutting the top into a triangle shape (from the longest fringe to the shortest back) for maximum styling versatility.
• Blending the top with the sides without adding weight - why continuing the square layer works better here than the classic "pull everything up" approach.
• The full diffuser styling process, which draws out and defines the natural curl rather than forcing it.

After this course, you'll start treating every section of the head as its own task, choosing the right projection and shape for each one. You'll stop fighting the natural curl and instead learn to control and enhance it through proper form-building. This course is for barbers and hairdressers who want to create light, wearable, versatile haircuts for their clients on long hair - haircuts that look great long after they leave the salon.