Hair Cuts

If you follow my methods throughout this channel then you will know how to maintain your hair until the time comes for you to cut it.
If you're already satisfied with your wave pattern as far as depth and connection, then you can cut and trim as you see fit pretty much. If you're at that point then you obviously got there because you have the basics down packed.
Now for you out there that are still enduring the process of training your hair and sculpting your wave pattern, pay attention please.
You are going to be going through several stages of wave building on your road to head turning wave patterns. You know what I'm talking about because you wouldn't even be reading blogs such as this if you didn't care about your waves.
At first you have to let your hair grow out for as long as possible while religiously applying your methods. 6 to 8 weeks at a time if possible. The more you brush and COMB. Your hair during that time the better your hair will look after its cut. This process needs to be repeated as many times as it takes for you to be satisfied enough with your waves to enter a maintenance phase.
Depending on hair texture hair cuts should be as low as 1.5 with the grain (WTG). You can cut your hair against the grain. (Please read my advanced techniques blog to see when).
You have to find a barber who knows how to cut YOUR hair...I say that in all sincerity. Everyones hair is different, and you are training your hair. Its hard work and your barber is a player on your team. You have to tell him/her exactly what you want and what your goal is. For example, "I want a #2 with the grain...shape everything up. I'm workin hard on my right side because its givin me some issues so go easy with the blade there. Throw a hot rag on it when you're done please. That will let him know exactly what you're looking for and not have to assume.
Your haircuts should set you up with a solid start for your next phase of the building process. Follow my blogs for building and maintenace methods, hair care product reviews, and general information regarding the 360 wave nation.
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