Shag Cut
The Shag Cut is a men’s hairstyle for wavy and curly hair that combines a commercial look with an artistic touch, offering clients a wide range of styling options. This course demonstrates how to create a strong, square shape that emphasizes masculine features while remaining easy to style on a daily basis and making the most of the hair’s natural texture without excessive thinning.
Kamil Cesarski guides you through the entire process of creating a shag cut, starting with his proprietary method of planning the cut using “safety buffers”—sections of hair that are intentionally left longer as a reserve. He demonstrates how to precisely section the hair, determine the length on the memory strand, and then cut the entire head horizontally and vertically in a square pattern, redirecting successive strands in a controlled manner. The process concludes with finishing the outline using a Chinese razor and styling with a diffuser.
In this course, you'll learn:
- A proprietary method of working with "safety buffers" as a deliberate reserve of length above the ears and at the back of the head
- Horizontal and vertical cutting within a square, with precise redirection of successive strands to the memory section
- Use a Chinese knife to shape the outline of the hairstyle—make short strokes with the blade to trim the length without creating excessive texture
- Using a grooming spray to control hair separation and tension during a wet haircut
- Finish styling with a diffuser on low speed and medium heat to bring out the natural curl as much as possible without touching it with your hands
- Why does curly hair respond well to a straight, clean cut, while split ends disrupt its natural structure?
After this course, you’ll be able to confidently plan haircuts for curly and wavy hair, using safety margins to ensure full control over the final shape. You’ll learn how to create a masculine, square silhouette that’s both commercially viable and easy for the client to style, basing the entire cut on natural texture and a strong, clean cut.