C-shaped shading

The C-shaped layering technique is a method for cutting long hair that solves a classic problem: how to add volume and lightness to a hairstyle without losing density at the ends. The course demonstrates how to transform hair of a single length—often heavy and flat at the roots—into a dynamic, voluminous style that works for the client every day. It’s the perfect method for women who like to toss their hair from side to side and expect their hairstyle to look good regardless of how they part it.

Tymoteusz Pięta guides you step by step through the entire process: from the consultation and diagnosis of a flat crown, through his proprietary method of dividing the hair into wider side sections, all the way to creating a rounded shape using the wet technique. A key element of the course is working on dry hair—C-shaped layering, where, by strongly redirecting the strand to the opposite side and cutting the middle section of the hair with a semi-sliding motion, internal volume is created while fully preserving weight at the ends.

In this course, you'll learn:

• A step-by-step guide to the C-shaped layering technique on dry hair – how to add volume at the crown without thinning out or weakening the ends
• Dividing the head into wider side sections – why connecting the crown to the lowest point of the hairline makes it easier to control the shape and eliminates steps behind the ear
• Styling bangs: how to blend them with the rest of your hair and direct them away from your face by trimming the center section
• Solving the "flat side" problem – how to cut hair with different partings so that the hairstyle retains its volume when you switch to the other side
• Building a thick, rounded wet line as a solid foundation for later dry shading
• The complete final style: curling the hair forward with a curling iron, securing it with clips, and styling it into an elegant, polished look with a side part

After this course, you’ll begin to consciously use layering as a tool for building volume—not just reducing bulk—addressing the most common concerns of clients with long hair. You’ll learn to create hairstyles that are light and full of movement at the top, while maintaining a solid, dense line at the ends. This workshop will allow you to offer real change and styling versatility without compromising on length.