A Study on the Change of Shape Line of Gradient Cut according to Division of Head Area, Angle and Slice Line

Purpose: This study aimed to understand the change in the shape line according to the division of the head area, angle, and slice line by the gradation cut. Furthermore, this study aimed to provide basic data on haircuts by demonstrating changes in the cut design. Methods: The head was divided into upper and lower parts based on the top point, top golden back point, and back point. The top and bottom of the head were 45° and 75°, respectively. The hair length was based on 5 cm at the nape point. In the slice line, only the top of the head was applied with A, parallel, and V lines. Results: When dividing the head, the volume and vitality increased when the division point was placed on the top. Conversely, when the division point was placed at the bottom, the weight, volume, and sense of expansion increased. Line A had longer hair as it went to the face line, resulting in calmness, thinness, and sharpness. Parallel lines indicated plainness, neatness, and straightness. The V line had shorter hair as it went to the face line, resulting in cuteness, volume, and liveliness. A weight line in common was observed between the gradation cut head angle of 45° and head angle of 75°. The higher the angle, the less smooth the texture was; the more layers, the coarser the texture was. Conclusion: At the time of cutting, combing from the hair root and body position must be accurate to subsequently make the cut line accurate. When selecting an angle, it is recommended to have a high angle where it protrudes and a low angle where it enters. Creating detailed sections during top point and golden point procedures is recommended. Moreover, flat areas including side corner points are expected to improve the completeness of natural cuts by textured by overlapping weight lines.