Messy Curly Hair
The result and the process
What you'll learn
What you'll learn
How to skillfully combine squares, triangles, and circles in a single haircut.
How to divide your mind into sections to organize your work.
How to use redirection for building muscle and weight management.
How to style bangs on wavy hair to prevent them from getting shorter.
How to seamlessly blend your sideburns with your beard using the comb-over technique.
How to bring out and enhance your hair's natural curl using a diffuser.
Messy Curly Hair is a modern men’s haircut designed for clients with wavy hair, which often appears shapeless and difficult to style. The course demonstrates how to skillfully combine three fundamental shapes—a square at the crown, a triangle on the sides, and a circle at the back—to create a hairstyle from naturally wavy hair that features controlled volume, distinct texture, and light, loose bangs.
Miłosz Mikołajczak guides you step by step through the entire haircutting process, starting with the deliberate division of the head into working zones. You’ll see how he builds the foundation of the hairstyle in the suboccipital area, working vertically within a triangle, and then transitions the lengths to the occipital area, creating a square shape. The course discusses in detail how to work on the side panels in diagonal sections and how to seamlessly blend sideburns with facial hair using the clipper-on-comb technique.
In this course, you'll learn:
- A combination of three shapes in a single hairstyle: a vertical triangle, a horizontal square, and a circle at the crown
- Precise division of the head into sections—the crown, temples, occipital, and suboccipital areas—is key to organizing the work and ensuring full control over the shape
- The technique of redirecting hair to the previous section as a tool for creating a clean, square shape and controlling the volume of the hairstyle
- Working thoughtfully with bangs—knowing when to cut them in a square (to the ceiling) and when to cut them in a circle (to the head) to achieve a light, airy look and avoid cutting them too short
- Smoothly blending the sideburns into the beard using the comb-over technique to create a cohesive and complete look
- A complete final styling using a diffuser and curl cream, including the technique of pinning back the bangs with clips to control volume
- Proper posture and body mechanics – why working from the knees rather than the spine is crucial for a hairdresser’s health and the precision of the cut
After completing this course, you’ll feel confident working with wavy hair, turning it from a challenge into an asset for your client. You’ll learn how to use basic geometric shapes to create a cohesive, modern style that highlights the natural wave while adding structure and volume. This cut will allow you to expand your offerings for men looking for a casual yet polished everyday hairstyle.
What's inside
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What's inside
Haircut Plan - Building Volume
"I would like to use the hair's volume to add volume to the area above the occipital region."
Redirection technique for a square shape
"To make it square, I'll create a redirect to each previous section."
Proper posture while working
"I bend my knees, I work from my knees, I don't strain my back, and I don't strain my neck."
Joining side panels without gaps
"We won't be creating any gaps here—I'll try to blend in the hair that's already there."
Pro Tip: Where to Start When Cutting a Quiff
"A common mistake when cutting a quiff is that the bangs are shorter than the hair in the back."
Be careful when trimming curly bangs
"Let's remember that it'll grow out on its own—this hair has a nice curl to it, so I don't want to cut it."
Creating a natural contour with a trimmer
"I try to guide the trimmer along the natural contour of the hair, not to make it deeper."
Error creating the hairline
"A common mistake is cutting it too short; then, after 3–4 days, our client ends up with two layers."
Frequently Asked Questions