The square technique
The result and the process
What you'll learn
What you'll learn
How to accurately divide the head into sections based on anatomy.
How to create a square shape by routing each strand back to the previous one.
Why proper posture is key to a symmetrical haircut.
How to seamlessly connect the back to the sides to create a defined corner.
How to add volume and lift to the top of your hair and your bangs.
How to verify the accuracy of a cut using the cross-checking method in the opposite direction.
The square cut technique on longer men’s hair is a fundamental method for creating a masculine style that preserves length while removing weight and correcting flat areas of the head. The course demonstrates how to create a light, dynamic hairstyle with distinct structure and natural movement on hair that falls flat and creates unwanted weight, addressing the needs of clients who want to grow their hair out.
Michał Lewiński guides you step by step through the entire layered haircut process: from precisely dividing the head into sections, to building the shape at the back by directing each strand toward the one before it, all the way to seamlessly blending the back with the sides and creating volume on top. The course emphasizes conscious work with body posture—how maintaining a single position and checking the mirror become the key to symmetry on both sides of the head.
In this course, you'll learn:
- Building a square shape step by step, with each section layered over the one below—the foundation of a symmetrical cut on longer hair.
- A precise division of the head into three key sections (back, sides, top) based on the anatomy of the skull and the mastoid process.
- Using body posture as a tool – why standing still and checking your form in the mirror are key to maintaining symmetry.
- A smooth transition of length from the back to the sides and a deliberate shaping of the corner that defines the square shape of the hairstyle.
- Customization and texturizing using a thinning shears to add lightness and remove bulk without cutting the hair shorter.
- Style your hair for a natural, relaxed look using a diffuser and bobby pins to lift the hair at the roots, without the stiff, overly styled look.
- Cross-checking – how to check your work by combing the hair in the opposite direction (vertical cut, horizontal check).
After this course, you’ll be able to work confidently with longer men’s hair, transforming the classic square cut into a tool for sculpting shape and adding volume. You’ll understand how body posture affects cutting precision and learn to create light, naturally falling hairstyles for clients who want to keep their length but get rid of the problem of flat, heavy hair.
What's inside
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What's inside
Diagnosis and haircut plan
"There are places here that are very flat; we'd like to restore that shape."
The key role of posture
"If I stand up straight, I can pull the strand out perfectly straight."
Band redirect for a square shape
"I'm redirecting the second strand to the first. This is necessary to create a straight line."
Working on the curve of the head
"We're in a pretty tough spot right now. We're just barely hanging on."
Verification of the cut using the cross-check method
"We always perform this check using a counter-steer."
Creating a corner when joining sides
"We need to remember to leave a corner here after we trim it."
Avoiding mistakes when joining the top
"Your hair will be your longest memory, not your shortest."
Personalization - Deconstruction of Form
"It's important to learn how to construct first, and then deconstruct later."
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