How to Create Even Hair Sections for Styling
To create even hair sections, begin by parting your hair where you normally wear it, using jaw clips for better hold. Section from the top down to the side of each ear. For the back, use a hair clip as a comb to make a vertical section. Then, create a horizontal section slightly below the occipital bone, which is the bump at the back of your head.
Overview
This guide provides instructions on how to effectively section hair for styling. It emphasizes starting with the natural hair parting and using appropriate tools like jaw clips for secure hold. The process involves sectioning hair from the top down to the ears on both sides of the head. For the back of the head, the technique suggests using a hair clip as a comb to create a vertical section, followed by a horizontal section positioned just below the occipital bone. The occipital bone is identified as the prominent bump located at the back of the head, serving as a clear reference point for accurate sectioning.
Key takeaways
- Begin by parting your hair where you normally wear it.
- Use jaw clips because they hold more hair effectively.
- Section from the top of the head down to the side of the ear on both sides.
- Utilize a hair clip as a comb to section hair in the back.
- Create a vertical section in the lower back area.
- Form a horizontal section slightly below the occipital bone, which is the bump on the back of your head.
Full transcript
Let me show you how to do that. First, your parting should be where you normally wear it, and I'm using jaw clips because they hold more hair. Start from the top and part to the side of the ear. And we're going to do the same on the other side.
Now, we're going to get to the back. And you notice I'm using the hair clip as my comb to section. Do a vertical section down below here and take a horizontal section slightly below the occipital bone. That's the bump on the back of your head.
Common questions
›What are jaw clips used for in hair sectioning?
Jaw clips are used in hair sectioning because they can hold more hair, as stated in the video. The speaker uses them to manage sections of hair while parting and styling.
Source: video above
›Where is the occipital bone located on the head?
The occipital bone is located on the back of the head. It is described as the "bump on the back of your head" in the transcript.
Source: video above
›How do stylists typically part hair for styling?
Answered on another Mint Pro Tools knowledge page: How to Section Hair for Curling the Back Panel
Source: Mint Pro Tools knowledge page
›Can a hair clip be used as a comb for sectioning?
Yes, a hair clip can be used as a comb for sectioning. The speaker in the video explicitly states, "you notice I'm using the hair clip as my comb to section."
Source: video above
›Why is even sectioning important for hair styling?
Answered on another Mint Pro Tools knowledge page: How to Section Hair for Curling the Back Panel
Source: Mint Pro Tools knowledge page
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