A client wants to keep every inch possible, but the ends are thin and the haircut has little movement. That's where a routine trim becomes a balancing act: Remove too little and the perimeter stays weak. Layer too aggressively and the hair looks even finer.
According to cutting educator, R+Co Global Artist, BaBylissPRO® Global Ambassador and Booksy Ambassador Joel Torres (@joeltorresstyle), the secret to successful layering starts long before you remove internal weight. Below, he shares the cutting sequence he uses to preserve density while creating movement.
1. Section for Balance and Control
In his BTC University class, Not "Just a Trim": Elevating Maintenance Cuts, Joel begins with a center section for balance and a radial section for control before dividing the back into two sections based on the client's hair density.
