T-Level Hair and BeautyYears 12–13Hairdressing, Barbering and Beauty Therapy
Cutting techniques — scissor, clipper, razor
T-Level: Hair, Beauty and Aesthetics: Cutting techniques — scissor, clipper, razor
What you'll learn
- 1
Imagine you're holding a pair of scissors ✂️. You open and close the blades to cut straight lines or curves through hair.
- 2
Which tool uses two blades that slide past each other?
- 3
Here's a clipper — it buzzes! The blades move back and forth really fast to trim hair short.
- 4
What do you attach to clippers to control the hair length?
- 5
Let's see how a razor works on hair.
- 6
Drag the razor along this section of hair to create a feathered effect.
- 7
Which cutting technique is best for creating a feathered, soft finish?
Practise Cutting techniques — scissor, clipper, razor with Whizlo
Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 16–18. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.