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.

Coming soon, Ellen will be posting a series of diagrams and photos of one of the haircuts she demonstrated on stage in Las Vegas during the Redken Symposium last month, the Disconnected Bob. Her goal is to teach other stylists the techniques and designs that are current, fashionable, and client friendly. We hope you enjoy this new feature, so please give us feedback. Post comments either here.  

Redken Symposium kicked off January 2009, and we are fast tracking to NYC Fashion Week in February. Symposium was an awesome experience. As for Fashion Week, I will be there with my kit to do hair and with my camera to take pictures backstage.  I have been working in NYC during fashion week for 13 years and am glad to be there for another season.       

Here in New York our latest designs are focused on disconnection, deep point cutting, cutting the perimeter last, and asymmetry with balance.  Lets take fashion for instance. We can have a dress that has a symmetric top with an asymmetric  hemline or just the other way around.  Lets think of a hair cut that has the same principles we can have asymmetry as long as it balances the head and body.  Designing clothes and hair have the same principles balance is key and knowing the fabric your working with.