Disconnection and gradation techniques

Disconnection and layering techniques are used in this creative men’s haircut to reduce excess volume on the sides of the head and highlight the client’s strong facial features—cheekbones and jawline. The course demonstrates how to intentionally use two separated panels at the temples and nape to add modern accents and movement to the hairstyle while maintaining the overall shape’s cohesion. This technique is for the stylist who wants to transform a classic cut into a dynamic, character-filled style.

Marek Krzyminski guides you through the entire process, from analyzing the head and planning the sections to the final styling using a Chinese razor. Step by step, he demonstrates how to create a circular gradient on the sides and back of the head to control volume, and how to create a square layer on top to remove unwanted weight. The course focuses on a conscious approach to disconnection—so that it serves as a hidden tool that adds character, rather than a visible flaw.

In this course, you'll learn:

• Two cut-out sections at the temples and nape of the neck serve as a subtle detail that adds modern flair and movement to the hairstyle
• Creating a circular shape on the sides and back and a square layer on top – how to combine techniques that add and reduce volume in a single haircut
• Using a comb above and below the head’s contour—when to comb the hair from the top and when from the bottom to intentionally add or reduce volume
• Using a craft knife for dry-fitting and customization—how to create irregular, jagged edges that blend seamlessly with the whole
• Precise section planning, including a box section at the top with a triangular reinforcement at the fringe to maintain its width
• A complete styling routine from scratch: blow-drying with a narrow nozzle to create direction, and using a diffuser to achieve natural volume and movement

After this course, you’ll begin to consciously use disconnection as a tool for creating character, rather than just as a technique for separating sections. You’ll learn how to transform simple, heavy hair into a dynamic, modern hairstyle that has both avant-garde potential for a photo shoot and is fully practical for the client’s everyday life. This is a workshop that turns basic shapes into creative, personalized haircuts.