Ellen in NYC

Disconnection is a method for cutting hair without physically connecting the sections with the cut. It’s been around for a long time, but is recently making it’s way back into the salons. We are currently using this cutting method to reduce weight where needed, and add add interest to any haircut.

This haircut is a modern version of an old classic, the bob. It’s a great way to introduce disconnection to timid clients. In this article, I'll give you the diagrams, tips and techniques to reproduce this haircut.

There are many myths about the razor that I would like to dispel in this article.  Some of the types of comments I hear are "razors split the hair", "razors make my hair frizzy", and "I had a razor cut and it hurt."  Let's take the first two comments. Many times, people think that razors split the hair and make it frizzy. But typically, the real cause is when the stylist is using an old blade. I use a straight razor without a guard, and load a fresh Plier blade for every hair cut.