01. The Volume of the Head

1. What’s more important than executing a great hairstyle is identifying the base that you’re working with. In this lesson, we will discuss how to create a balanced hairstyle by considering a person’s head shape, overall volume, and volume in each section.

02. The Basic Elements of Hairstyling

1. Interestingly, men’s hair differs from women’s hair in several ways. In this lesson, we will dig deeper into the basics of men’s hair styling by identifying the point, line, and zone in a new way.

03. A Haircut’s Big Picture

1. Before starting a haircut, it is important to take a good look at the areas that need to be trimmed and start to get an idea of the big picture. A haircut can be divided into eight steps. In this lesson, we will learn how to systematically draft the big picture before getting started with the cut.

04. Creating a Rough Sketch

1. After drafting the big picture of the haircut, it’s time to sketch it out. There’s a saying that goes, “A haircut is not about what you cut. It’s about what you leave.” In this lesson, we will explore the importance of filling, weighting, parting, and sectioning.

05. Adding the Finishing Details

1. After drafting the big picture and creating a rough sketch of the haircut, it’s time to add the finishing details. This lesson will walk you through the details of the base, length, texture, and styling of the hair.

06. The Basics of the Down Perm

1. In this lesson, we will learn the principles and purpose of the down perm as well as how to make zone divisions based on head shape. Through this, we will dig deeper into identifying the ideal way to style each head shape.

07. Hair Condition and Practical Application

1. The down perm is not simply used to press down the hair but rather for creating an ideal balance. We will examine how to apply the theory of the down perm in practice.

08. The Three Principles of Style Perms

1. Style perms are all about three essential conditions: volume to complement facial contours, curl to define the overall image, and direction to give a finished look to the hairstyle. We will take a closer look at these three principles.

09. The Spin Swallow Perm

1. In this lesson, we will take a detailed look at how to wind the hair to successfully execute the spin swallow perm. The spin swallow perm is characterized by waves that are rough but still voluminous. We will learn through real practice what to keep in mind when performing this type of perm.

10. The Spring Perm

1. The spring perm maximizes volume for hair that is thin and flat. Its name comes from being wound in the shape of a spring on the rod. This lesson digs deep into the spring perm technique.

11. The Dandy Volume Perm

1. You could say that the dandy volume perm is the most basic perm of all, but it is also most difficult because you have to bring out the best of a person’s head shape without many curls to work with. In this lesson, we will learn how to execute the dandy volume perm.

12. Parted Perms

1. With parted perms, the hair is moved to the side. That’s what makes controlling the direction of where the hair falls is so important. In this lesson, we will discuss the essentials of the parted perm through practical application.

13. The Regent Perm

1. The regent perm is a style that confidently lifts up the bangs. In this lesson, we will take a look at how to perform a regent perm. We will learn useful techniques, including the three points to consider when winding up the hair.

14. The Concealing Perm’s Secret Weapon

1. We will take a look at the concealing perm, the fruit of Director L’s tireless research. The concealing perm adds volume to thin hair through four key points that we’ll tackle one by one.

15. M-Shaped Hair Loss

1. Many Korean men suffer from an M-shaped hairline, with only slight differences in how far the hairline has receded. If you learn how to work with an M-shaped hairline, you will be able to satisfy a great deal of clients.

16. O-Shaped Hair Loss

1. In this lesson, we will discuss using the concealing perm to cover up O-shaped hair loss. With O-shaped hair loss, the balding starts from the highest point of the head. Let’s learn how to cover up O-shaped hair loss through real application.

17. U-Shaped Hair Loss

1. Many Korean men suffer from an M-shaped hairline, with only slight differences in how far the hairline has receded. If you learn how to work with an M-shaped hairline, you will be able to satisfy a great deal of clients.

18. Combination Hair Loss

1. In this lesson, we will learn how to style combination hair loss. Combination hair loss is especially hard to style, because it is a combination of the M, O, and U-shaped hair loss types. Let’s try our hands at this technique and apply what we have learned.

19. Sideburns / The Back of the Neck

1. Although not common, you may see cases where a person does not grow sideburns or hair on the back of the neck. In these cases, we need to effectively cover the sideburns and the back of the neck with a special cutting technique.

20. Outro: Seeing the World with a Different Perspective

1. Reflecting on her journey as a hairstylist, Director L shares a few thoughts for hairstylists in the field. Get acquainted with her mindset and insight as a professional hairstylist.