How To Point Cut Like a Pro

As a hairdresser the easiest way to get hurt is when you are point cutting hair. With that in mind, it might be a good idea to take some time to practice the techniques and tips Education Director Andrew Carruthers shares in this video. Learn how the "Open, touch, and close on the way out" technique can help you have more control and save your fingers. Also why the depth and angle used can play a part in the results achieved.

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[Chahlie]

After 40 years of cutting my own hair, and along the way figuring out how to do this, I took myself off to a salon as a treat. Now waiting for the razor cut to grow out so I can cut my softness back in. For those who are in training, this is such an important technique.

[sunshinegalkw]

I’m not a hairdresser “ is that the right term? “ but I love these videos! I find them so relaxing! I really believe hair cutting is an art! It definitely is eye opening! It’s fascinating to me! Thanks!

[jessieslay]

Very informative. These men know their stuff...no Cosmo around my town or even close that cuts hair so perfect. Love your tutorials...

[kalimatayyeba]

Thank you. I love your lessons and way of teaching 🌹

[lawahewi]

Best how to on point cutting out there! Thank you.

[lindaswinney]

I liked your presentation Samm. Yes all that you said about point pivot with parallel and diagonal cutting is the ways I learned in cosmetology school.. Video was well explained and demonstrated thank you.

[beealexanders]

I did my hair and it turned out pretty ❤

[maimestas]

Thank you! The video was informative & understanding point cutting

[sharonmargaretstewart]

Great video thanks for explaining and showing us the correct way 🙏

[navymusician]

I'm going to beauty school next year after I leave the military, and am most nervous about this technique. Thanks for making the video it set me a lot more at ease about point-cutting.

[kiorasmommy]

very helpful for beginners i appreciate it!

[SungHaeHwang]

Great education directors video I like point cut pro cut

[kalimatayyeba]

Could you please do a lesson about the relationship of length and elevation with the density of Bob haircut.

[yanyan_ingayspace]

Thank you so much!!! This is SO helpful!! :)

[EliasPerez]

Omg I’m in love with guy he’s so beautiful 😍

[ingridgunby]

Hi! What type of blade for deep point-cutting for an amateur? :) micro-serration, beveled etc? really appreciate the reply - not easy to find an answer to this question online.

[Seca]

Hair dressers don’t know how to point-cut anymore, not in Denmark at least. All they know is blunt-cutting, even when you tell them to make a V-cut, like wth? I could make my sister blunt-cut my hair if I wanted, why pay $50?😤

[mickelfritz]

Does the direction of the notch (i.e. the direction the scissors is facing when making the notch) make a difference as to how the hair lays?

[beealexanders]

I CANT GET ANY HAIR DRESSER TO MAKE MY HAIR WHISPY AND FLIPED UP I GO IN DEEP AND I GOT THE LOOK IT FLIPS I FINALLY GOT THE HAIR I WANTED AND IT DIDN'T COST ME 50.00 DOLLARS

[StagnantMizu]

what angle is optimal for a messy textured middlepart? medium long?