Matthew Sutcliffe – Cutting Short Hair

MATTHEW SUTCLIFFE – CUTTING SHORT HAIR

Duration: 1 Day

Course Description:

Do you want to feel more confident with cutting shorter shapes? Or to practice cutting short hair with guidance? This is the course for you. Matthew is an expert in short hair; from short shags to pixies and adapting to what your clients are currently asking for. You will learn texturizing techniques, including when and why to use them. How to utilise your clippers, including scissor over comb, personalisation techniques and distribution of weight. Matthew will also cover utilising your tools and understanding the shapes you want to make is crucial to short hair. Once you understand these skills you can apply them to any client.

Matthew’s teaching style is grounded in supporting you in the area you are looking at developing. You can expect coaching circles and a space where you can freely ask questions. You will see demonstrations and then have the chance to put in practice using techniques that work on a variation of hair lengths. Plus, expect from styling tips along that way.

During this course you will also explore what kind of stylist are you. Do you want to create precision or soft styles? What work are you profiling yourself with? You will leave with some seeds planted on not just how to do the hair you want but how to grow your column with the clients you want. You will also have the chance to make social content with guidance.

This course isn’t driven by learning set haircuts, it is about understanding the key framework and techniques you can apply several different ways. Matthew can also tailor the course to areas you are wishing to feel more confident in.

Note: This course isn’t suited for beginnings. For introduction to short hair and clippers Foundation Barbering is suggested.

Learning Objective:

Feel more confident in techniques for cutting short hair

Skills Covered:

• Texturising techniques
• Personalisation techniques
• Distribution of weight
• Creating the right social content
• Building your brand

Learning Style:

• Step-by-step demonstrations
• Interactive theory
• Hands-on training on tuition head

Level: Intermediate-Advanced

Number of Attendants: 12

Who is the ideal student?

Experienced hairdressers looking for new ideas and inspiration

Pre-requisites:

Experienced in hair cutting or some experience with short hair. If you are new to cutting short hair we suggest Foundation Barbering.

What do I need to bring with me?

Important to bring all the equipment listed below:

Basic hairdressing kit: scissors, combs, brushes, paddle/vent brush, pin tail combs, styling combs, plastic clips and any other hair tools of choice (hairdyer provided in London & Dublin Academies only)

Co-owner of TINT Leeds @tintleeds, Matthew has over 17 years of hairdressing experience. During this time he has pushed his career to its limits, achieving awards such as the prestigious L'Oréal Colour Trophy, Creative It Guy and most recently North Eastern Hairdresser of the Year finalist at the British Hairdressing Awards. Matthew regularly works at national and international fashion shows such as Milan, Paris and London. He understands how important it is to keep evolving in the hair world to stay ahead of the trends. Matthew surrounds himself with creative energy and uses his experience to educate others, as knowledge and experience is paramount for progression.