0° Haircut Cosmetology I The 0° Haircut is also known as a blunt haircut or one-length haircut.

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Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Holding the Shears Place thumb in moving blade (bottom blade) Place ring finger in the top blade Rest index and middle finger on the shank Practice opening and closing the bottom blade Demonstrate the proper method for holding the implements: Holding the shears Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

Holding Two Implements Palm shears Pick up comb using thumb and forefinger Use thumb and first two fingers to rotate and manipulate the comb Demonstrate the proper method for holding the implements: Holding the comb Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. 0° Angle Head should be perpendicular to the floor Hair should be held straight down at 0° ANY elevation is no longer 0° Demonstrate the proper method for holding the implements: Rotating comb while holding shears Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Palming the Shears Close shear points Slide thumb out of ring Fold shears into palm Hold in place using ring and pinkie fingers Demonstrate the 0 degree angle on the head. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Sectioning Part straight from bang section to nape Part from ear to ear across top of head Make sure partings are even and neat Demonstrate parting and correct clamping: Demonstrate vertical sectioning in standard 4 section Point out the head angle MUST be perpendicular to the floor Demonstrate how to secure each section with clamps without ends sticking out Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

Proper Jaw Clamp Placement Twist hair until tight Fold hair ends underneath Make sure no stray ends are visible Clamp to cover hair Demonstrate parting and correct clamping: Demonstrate vertical sectioning in standard 4 sections Point out the head angle MUST be perpendicular to the floor Demonstrate how to secure each section with clamps without ends sticking out Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

Diagonal Sub-sections Use wide-tooth part of comb Section ½” diagonal partings Cut the hair straight across Hold at 0° at all times Continue in this manner until section is complete Demonstrate sub-sectioning: Demonstrate ½” diagonal partings for back Demonstrate ½” horizontal partings for sides Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

YouTube™ Video Demonstrations Zero Degree Haircut Part 1 of 3 Zero Degree Haircut Part 2 of 3 Zero Degree Haircut Part 3 of 3 Click on hyperlinks to view videos of a 0° Haircut. Zero Degree Haircut Part 1 of 3 This is a zero degree haircut by Mr. Don, a master haircutter. http://youtu.be/cnlaBmSMR4c Zero Degree Haircut Part 2 of 3 http://youtu.be/VHb3wZueDBc Zero Degree Haircut Part 3 of 3 http://youtu.be/N0w9yjqB0ZE Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved. Sanitation Be sure to sweep floor of hair Dispose properly Wash and sanitize tools Discuss sanitation upon completion of haircut: Explain when hair should be swept Describe where to deposit hair after being swept up Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.

Resources and References Images: T. Henson, Instructor Duncanville ISD Microsoft Office Clip Art: Used with permission from Microsoft. Textbooks: Frangle, C.M. (2012). Milady standard cosmetology. Clifton Park, NY: Cengage Learning. Texas Cosmetology Commission Practical Exam Guide YouTube™: Zero Degree Haircut Part 1 of 3 This is a zero degree haircut by Mr. Don, a master haircutter. http://youtu.be/cnlaBmSMR4c Zero Degree Haircut Part 2 of 3 http://youtu.be/VHb3wZueDBc Zero Degree Haircut Part 3 of 3 http://youtu.be/N0w9yjqB0ZE Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2013. All rights reserved.