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Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair
Michał Lewiński1h 30minShort

Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair

A course on the square technique for longer men's hair. Learn to build a light, symmetrical shape while preserving length, working with intention on body posture and strand redirection.

Result and process

  • Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - photo 1
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  • Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - photo 3

About the course

The Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair is a fundamental method for building a men's shape that allows you to preserve length while removing weight and correcting flat areas of the head. The course shows how to build a light, dynamic haircut with clear structure and natural movement on hair that falls flat and creates unwanted weight - meeting the needs of clients who want to grow their hair out.

Michał Lewiński guides you through the entire layered haircutting process step by step: from precise sectioning of the head, through building the shape on the back section by redirecting each section into the previous one, to a seamless blend between the back and the sides and adding lightness on top. The course emphasizes working with intention on body posture - how holding one position and checking yourself in the mirror become the key to symmetry on both sides of the head.

In this course, you'll see

  • Building the square shape step by step by redirecting each section into the previous one - the foundation of symmetrical cutting on longer hair.
  • Precise sectioning of the head into three key sections (back, sides, top) based on skull anatomy and the mastoid process.
  • Working with body posture as a tool - why standing in one spot and checking yourself in the mirror are key to maintaining symmetry.
  • Seamlessly carrying length from the back to the sides and deliberately building the corner that defines the square shape of the haircut.
  • Personalizing and texturizing with a razor to add lightness and remove weight without shortening the hair.
  • Styling for a natural, loose look using a diffuser and clips to lift the hair at the root, avoiding a stiff, overly combed-out finish.
  • Cross-checking - how to check your work by combing the hair in the opposite direction (vertical cutting, horizontal checking).

After this course, you'll start working with intention on longer men's hair, turning the classic square technique into a tool for sculpting shape and adding volume. You'll understand how body posture affects cutting precision, and you'll learn to create light, naturally falling haircuts for clients who want to keep their length but get rid of flat, heavy hair.

What you will learn

  1. 01How to precisely section the head based on anatomy.
  2. 02How to build the square shape by redirecting each section into the previous one.
  3. 03Why a consistent body posture is key to symmetrical cutting.
  4. 04How to seamlessly blend the back with the sides, creating a defined corner.
  5. 05How to add lightness and lift to the hair on top and in the fringe area.
  6. 06How to check the accuracy of your cutting using the cross-checking method in the opposite direction.

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  1. Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - Diagnosis and the cutting plan0:19

    01Diagnosis and the cutting plan

    We have areas here that are very flat - we'd like to get that head shape back.

  2. Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - The key role of body posture14:59

    02The key role of body posture

    If I stand up straight, I'm able to hold the section out completely straight.

  3. Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - Redirecting sections for the square shape22:43

    03Redirecting sections for the square shape

    I redirect the second section into the first. This is necessary to build a straight line.

  4. Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - Working on the curve of the head29:57

    04Working on the curve of the head

    We're currently in a fairly tricky spot. We're on the curve of the head here.

  5. Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - Verifying the cut with the cross-check method44:16

    05Verifying the cut with the cross-check method

    We always do this check using the opposite direction.

  6. Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - Creating the corner when blending the sides46:52

    06Creating the corner when blending the sides

    We need to remember that once we've cut this, we should have a corner right here.

  7. Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - Avoiding a mistake when blending the top57:09

    07Avoiding a mistake when blending the top

    Your stationary guide will be the longest hair, not the shortest.

  8. Square Technique for Longer Men's Hair - Personalizing - deconstructing the shape1:04:07

    08Personalizing - deconstructing the shape

    It's important to first learn to construct, and only later to deconstruct.

FAQ

Is this course for beginners or advanced hairdressers?
This course is perfect for hairdressers at every level. Beginners will master fundamental techniques such as precise sectioning and working with posture, while advanced stylists will refine building a symmetrical, square shape.
Will this technique work on wavy men's hair?
Yes, the technique is demonstrated on a model whose hair waves strongly on the sides. The educator explains how to control the length so the haircut falls well, without cutting the hair too short.
My client has a flat occipital area. Will this course help me correct that?
Yes, the course shows how to use the square technique and proper layering to correct flat areas of the head. The goal of the haircut is to restore the desired shape and eliminate unflattering volume.
Why does the course put so much emphasis on body posture?
Correct body posture is key to maintaining symmetry on both sides of the head. Michał Lewiński shows how standing in one spot and checking yourself in the mirror prevent mistakes when redirecting sections.
What tools do I need for this haircut?
To perform this haircut, you'll need standard tools: scissors, a comb, and clips. For personalizing, the educator uses a razor, and for finishing the haircut, a trimmer and a hair dryer with a diffuser.
How long is this video course?
The course runs 89 minutes and shows the entire cutting process step by step, from sectioning all the way to the final styling.

Details

Duration
1h 30min
Season
Season 2
Hair length
Short

Educator

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Michał Lewiński

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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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