Middle Part
The result and the process
What you'll learn
What you'll learn
How to use the gradation technique step by step while maintaining proper posture.
How to part your hair on the other side using only a comb.
How to smoothly connect a longer top section to the sides using diagonal separations.
How to create a taper fade at the back to give your hairstyle a fresh look.
How to reduce unwanted weight and flatness in straight hair.
How to quickly check the symmetry of a cut using the cross-checking method.
The Middle Part is a versatile, symmetrical men’s haircut that demonstrates how to manage straight hair, which is often difficult to style. The course focuses on layering techniques that reduce unwanted weight and add lightness to the style, creating a look that the client can style in many ways—from a classic slicked-back look to a modern center part.
Michał Lewiński guides you step by step through the entire haircutting process, from sectioning the hair and determining the initial length to working with layers around the head. The course demonstrates in detail how crucial the stylist’s posture and movement are for maintaining consistent length, how to transfer the dimension from one side to the other using a comb, and how to seamlessly blend the sides with the longer top using diagonal sections.
In this course, you'll learn:
- A step-by-step guide to shading techniques – how moving around the head and body position affect the final shape and weight reduction
- Creating a taper at the back to add a fresh look—from shaping with a No. 3 attachment to a smooth transition into the layers on the sides
- Smoothly blending the longer top with the shorter sides using diagonal layers, while maintaining the length at the fringe
- A method for transferring length from one side to the other using only the comb, to achieve perfect symmetry in the haircut
- A quick cross-check of your hairstyle – how to verify the accuracy of your layering using reverse sections
- The technique of resting your fingertips against the head to control the length in the lower sections and prepare for a smooth transition to clipping
- Trim dry hair with regular scissors to create a light, airy look without using thinning shears
After completing this course, you’ll master the technique of layering on straight hair, which doesn’t forgive mistakes. You’ll begin to consciously control the weight and shape of the hairstyle, offering clients a versatile cut that they can easily style both in a casual, parted look and in a more formal, slicked-back version. This is a foundation you’ll use in many everyday haircuts at the salon.
What's inside
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What's inside
A smooth transition to a taper fade
"The hair I trimmed with scissors blends very smoothly into this taper fade."
Identifying the problem: heavy hair
"They're very long, and that's what makes them so heavy."
The key role of posture
"As soon as you start balancing your body, this length will begin to increase significantly."
Preparing the length for tapering
"I have the blocks positioned where I'll be going with the router later."
Transferring lengths with a comb
"I actually only use a comb here."
Cross-checking - checking the gradation
"We can test all of this by setting up a separation like this going forward."
Connecting the top to the sides
"We'll sweep this hair to the side so that it looks like an extension of the side part."
Personalization - adding a touch of lightness
"I'm working on adding a little more volume to the straight hair here."
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