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We're diving deep into 3 key tips that separate good haircuts from great ones— A crispy lineup. The challenge? Almost every client has asymmetrical features—Weird growth patterns, irregular hairlines, balding, or one side of their head is flatter than the other. Regardless, barbers are expected to create balanced, symmetrical results every time.

The most crucial step happens before you make a single cut—the symmetry assessment. Most barbers skip this and immediately regret it. Here's my three-point check system:

Eyebrow to Vertical Bar Alignment: I'm checking how far his vertical bars are relative to the highest point in his eyebrow. Is it the same on both sides? And will I have to adjust one side to match the other. This let’s me know how much hair I have to work with. Remember the goal is to get a sharp hairline, but also find the sweet spot in how much hair you take off.

Side Arches: This is arguably the most difficult part to assess because arches almost never grow the same on both sides. Look at which side is the strong side and which side is the weak side. Start with the weaker side since you will have less hair to work with. Use the corners of the blade to etch out the curve.

Density Mapping: I'm analyzing where hair growth is the most and least dense. This affects how the hairline will set. This is why Taper the hairline in certain areas to balance out the density. It also helps me see how much wiggle room I have to take off hair.

The process comes down to three critical elements:

Thorough assessment before cutting
Intentional compensation for natural asymmetries
Using your mirror to verify balance

Having precision tools like the Switch 1.0 makes these adjustments significantly easier, allowing you to maintain flow while making the micro-adjustments that perfect symmetry requires.


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