FAQs

What level of stylist should take Curl and Texture Cutting?

A great seminar for any stylist with scissor and razor cutting experience who would like to make curly hair cutting a specialty feature of their own work.  This class is also perfect for practitioners of our American Wave permanent texture service, as the custom haircuts we teach are perfectly suited to permanent texture services. Stylists with little experience of curly hair cutting and stylists looking to master new techniques will also benefit from Curl and Texture Cutting.

Are the techniques taught on this class salon-friendly?

Yes. The seminar focuses on modern techniques to improve your work when cutting wavy and curly hair, so that you can create every kind of custom-shape for the clients in your chair. You’ll learn new cutting styles and hairdressing trends to add to your repertoire, so you become a more complete hairdresser. 

What is the difference between scissor cutting and razor cutting?

A good way to visualize it, is to think of scissor cutting as like architecture and razor cutting as like sculpture. With a scissor you construct the shape; with a razor you sketch the shape.

What tools do I need to bring?

Razor, blades, scissors, clips, combs, spray bottle, diffuser, and blow-dryer 

Is the class hands-on?

Yes. It’s a fully hands-on seminar with a series of lessons throughout the day. Each attendee is allocated a mannequin and practices a variety of techniques under our interactive instruction.

INSTRUCTOR

Long before picking up the razor, Nick Arrojo became the youngest-ever Vidal Sassoon Creative Director and a master of classic scissor cutting technique. A revered hairdresser, educator, and leading light in the business Nick can boast exposure in the world’s best magazines, work with the world’s top fashion designers, and seven years as hairdressing host for TLC’s ‘What Not to Wear. He is an author and mentor, and he shares his insights and inspirations with tens of thousands of fellow professionals each year.

TESTIMONIALS

“So happy I took this class. I love performing the American Wave Service, but my curly haircutting wasn’t the best. Now I know how to shape the hair to create space for curls to be their best.” –– Andrea G

“Superb seminar. The instruction was easy to follow and there was lots of time to practice the techniques hands-on with Nick there to support you.” –– Jessica B

“Great class. I learned lots of new techniques. It was great to take away the fear from cutting curls with a razor. –– Lucy D

 “Top-notch seminar. Nick knows his stuff! –– John F

“I was always a bit afraid to cut curly textures. I was never confident how they would turn out. Now I have a variety of techniques I can employ to get the results I want.” –– Kenny M

 “Great people, great space, great class!” –– Kelley L

Seminar Policies:

*This seminar is for licensed hairdressers only. Attendees will receive by email a tools list and class info two weeks before class commences.