Textured mullet with gradation

The textured mullet with layering is a modern take on a classic cut that addresses the issue of flat, straight hair. This course demonstrates how to use circular layering techniques to intentionally build volume at the back of the head while creating a light, dynamic texture on top and throughout the style using a Chinese razor.

Anastasiia Verbitskaya guides you through the entire process step by step: from precise sectioning with a triangular section at the crown, through building the shape with a circular gradient and a one-step redirect, all the way to working on the top in two planes—a circular one for movement and a square one in profile to maintain a voluminous fringe. Wet techniques with scissors smoothly transition into dry work with a clipper and a Chinese razor for the final texture refinement.

In this course, you'll learn:

• Creating volume at the back of the head using the circular layering technique with a one-section back-combing
• Using a Chinese razor to create light, textured bangs and a clean, natural contour at the nape of the neck
• A deliberate combination of two shapes at the top: a circle to create movement and a square in profile to maintain a voluminous fringe
• The key role of the triangular section at the crown of the head in the process of building up volume at the back
• Dry styling – how to create a light, natural taper at the temples using a clipper over a comb
• Finishing touches using a diffuser to bring out maximum texture in straight hair
• How to eliminate the disconnect between the top and the sides using the slicing technique

After this course, you’ll start consciously using circular cutting techniques to add volume where it’s lacking, and the Chinese razor will become your go-to tool for adding lightness and character to straight hair. You’ll be able to offer your clients a modern, textured mullet that’s both technically sophisticated and easy to style on a daily basis.