1. 0° Haircut Cosmetology I
The 0° Haircut is also known as a blunt haircut or one-length haircut.

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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
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4. 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
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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
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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.
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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
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8. 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
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9. 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
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10. 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.
Zero Degree Haircut Part 2 of 3
Zero Degree Haircut Part 3 of 3
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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
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12. 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.
Zero Degree Haircut Part 2 of 3
Zero Degree Haircut Part 3 of 3
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