Side Part

The Side Part is a classic men’s haircut that takes on a modern versatility in Miłosz Mikołajczak’s interpretation. The course demonstrates how to create a hairstyle on straight and thick hair based on precise layering, allowing the client to style it any way they like—from a classic side part, through a middle part, to a casual slicked-back look. This is a lesson in consciously combining fundamental shapes—the circle and the triangle—into a single, cohesive, and commercially viable whole.

Miłosz Mikołajczak guides you through the entire process step by step: from consultation and identifying issues (such as excess volume at the nape of the neck), through the deliberate division of the head into sections, all the way to blending all sections into a cohesive style without any disconnects. You’ll see how kinetics—that is, working with the client’s head position—becomes a key tool for building layers without constantly checking angles, and how wet scissoring creates the perfect canvas for the final clipper shading.

In this course, you'll learn:

• A systematic T-shaped hairline classification and its modifications based on the client's specific concerns (e.g., receding hairline).
• Creating shading at the back of the head using kinetics – how tilting the model’s head replaces the need to find angles with your fingers.
• Creating a circle at the top by working toward the axis of symmetry of each section—a technique that ensures even weight distribution.
• Two approaches to side shading: the overcomb technique (using a comb over the clippers) for speed, and the classic method using attachments in a descending pattern.
• A precise neckline with an unconventional fade—graded in the center and sharply trimmed on the sides with a trimmer.
• The technique of pointing on dry hair to soften the transitions and add lightness to the hairstyle without losing its shape.
• A step-by-step guide to the final styling, including how to find the client’s natural part using their hair.

After this course, you’ll be able to consciously shape a hairstyle by combining layering, circular, and triangular cutting techniques. You’ll understand how scissor work simplifies and speeds up the subsequent thinning with clippers, and your clients will receive a timeless yet modern cut that they can style in many ways depending on the occasion.