Circular cutting

Creating curl definition using circular cutting is a technique for cutting curly hair that deliberately divides the head into two zones: removing volume at the bottom and building it up at the top. The course demonstrates how to use simple sections and circular cutting on the lower sections, along with radial separations at the crown, to give the hairstyle a dynamic shape and character, while avoiding tools that cause frizz, such as thinning shears.

Aneta Dąbrowska walks you through the entire haircut process step by step, starting with a simplified division into three sections—the bottom, the top, and the bangs. She demonstrates how to work in a circular motion with vertical sections to precisely remove weight from the sides and back, and then, with the head tilted, build volume at the crown using radial sections. The key element is working with the inner and outer sides of the hand to consciously control the lightness of the hairstyle.

In this course, you'll learn:

• Full circular cutting process on the lower sections – working with vertical sections for even length and controlled volume reduction.
• Building volume at the crown using a radial parting (“mandarin” style) and working with the head tilted back, which automatically elongates the strands.
• Consciously using the inside of the hand to relieve pressure versus the outside of the hand to create lightness and rounded lines.
• The technique of cutting bangs in a square shape to create a deliberate disconnection and volume at the center of the hairstyle.
• Why should you avoid thinning shears on curly hair, and how can you replace them with a precise scissor cut to prevent frizz?
• Final dry shaping using precision cutting and styling that accentuates the natural curl without excessive scrunching.

After this course, you’ll feel confident working with curly hair, treating it as a canvas for sculpting shape rather than a problem to be tamed. You’ll learn to manage volume intentionally—removing it where it’s unnecessary and building it where it adds character. Your clients with curly hair will get a well-defined hairstyle that highlights their natural curl and is easy to style every day.