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Everyday People Video Collection

Synopsis
A collection consisting of six videos of women’s hair styles and four of men’s. The cutting techniques for each are illustrated by individual videos, shot in front of al live audience at the London Excel Centre, Docklands.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of release
2002
Year of production
2002
Subjects
Cosmetic science
Keywords
further education; hairdressing

Distribution Formats

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£30.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
25-40 minutes each
Year
2002

Sections

Title
Angela: a short razor-cut textured look
Synopsis
A feathered exterior shape and strong spiky interior combine to make this ‘funky look’. The razor is used to blend the short interior into the wispy ends, and a short, asymmetrical frince completes the look.

Title
Laura: razor-cut layered haircut
Synopsis
A shoulder-length look is created using the razor. Simple sectioning helps to make this a usable technique and creates a very commercial look.

Title
Veronika: long layered A-frame shapt
Synopsis
A timeless, classic haircut. The razor and scissors are used to create long layers and movement at the front.

Title
Jenny: short feminine crop
Synopsis
A strong outline shape and soft, textured interior is created using point-cutting methods for a feminine ‘Mohican-style’ shape.

Title
Emily: razor-cut textured bob
Synopsis
The classic graduated bob is updated using only the razor to create softness and lots of movement.

Title
Lucy: ‘Farah Fawcett’ style, millennium update
Synopsis
This is an updated version of the classic hairstyle, achieved with the use of point-cutting methods.

Title
Jon: scissor-cut classic crop
Synopsis
A scissor-over comb classic crop u[dated to give two looks, smooth and clean or spiky and textured. Various texturising techniques are used to add as much movement as possible.

Title
Juan: mohican-style crop using scissor and razor
Synopsis
A short, clean cut using scissor-over-comb and a razor to create a strong outside edge and a textured top.

Title
Mark: textured haircut with Mohican shape
Synopsis
Complete scissor haircut in the famous ‘Beckham’ style. Short throughout the sides with a longer crest through the middle.

Title
Gary: clipper-cut crop
Synopsis
The use of clippers and scissors are demonstrated in this updated version of a classic, short haircut. The top is left slightly longer to create the ‘fin’ look.

Distributor

Name

Alan d School of Hairdressing

Email
enquiries@aland.co.uk
Web
http://www.aland.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 7580 1030
Fax
020 7580 1040
Address
61/62 Eastcastle Street
London
W1W 8NQ

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