Edge up a Person's Hair
Many people say that "edging up" a person's hair is a very simple task, but it can be difficult if not done carefully. This how-to will teach a person the proper way to "edge up" a grown out haircut.
Steps
- Sit the person in a well lighted area in a chair that is lower than your chest (this will help with your perception of the person's hair line.
- Hold the sharp T-edge trimmer (preferable tool for "edging up") in your dominant hand and work from the center to either side instead of left to right. This will help prevent you from cutting a slanted line because you will always come back to the guideline in the center.
- When trimming the front hairline, only trim the hair that sticks out further from the rest of the hairline. This hair is usually distinguishable by its look of stubble.
- Once you make the hairline even continue down through the sideburn area and around the ears. When you get to the back hairline repeat step 2 by starting in the middle and cutting to either side.
- When you do behind the ear be careful not to cut into the shape of the haircut, only trim long hairs that fall outside the natural hairline.
- Whether cutting sideburns square or pointed, always double check that they are even.
Tips
- You should also have good depth perception.
- Make sure your blade is sharp and oiled.
- You should have steady hands
