How to Wash Hair for Cutting

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: wet the client's hair.

   Make sure it is wet all the way through.
   
   After doing this, turn off all the water.
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   Step 2: squeeze some of the excess water out of the hair.

   This way the hair is not over-saturated with water, and the shampoo will coat the hair better because it cannot be diluted. ,,, Once again spread it over your hands.
   
   But this time, spread it through the ends of the hair.
   
   Be careful not to concentrate too much shampoo in one area, or you'll dry out the hair. ,, If you plan on giving your client a blow-dry or any sort of heat styling, it is very important that you use a heat styling conditioner (or shampoo and conditioner set).
   
   This will prevent most of the damage from the heat. ,, Colder is generally better.
   
   This will seal the cuticle (fortifying the effects of conditioning), cause the hair to shrink back to its natural length, and keep the hair damper longer. ,
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   Step 3: Now pour shampoo into your hand (the amount should be slightly larger than the size of a quarter) and spread it over both hands entirely.

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   Step 4: Massage your client's hair (only the top and sides) with the shampoo.

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   Step 5: pour out another amount of shampoo

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   Step 6: slightly less than the first one.

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   Step 7: Rinse out the shampoo.

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   Step 8: Now apply conditioner to the ends (see the step before last

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   Step 9: and do it in the same manner).

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    Step 10: Rinse out the conditioner.

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    Step 11: Rinse the hair for a few seconds with cold or cool water (depending on your clients sensitivity).

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    Step 12: Now squeeze as much water possible from your client's hair (without causing your client discomfort) so that it's damp.

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