American Legacy Collection: Series 1 Cutting Guide

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American Legacy Collection
Series 1
Jason Potchen
Kenny Duncan
Jason Potchen of Indiana-based McFly’s
Gentlemen Shops is an expert educator
and platform artist whose clientele
has included professional athletes
and musicians. With over 13 years of
experience behind the chair, Jason is
known as a diverse professional with an
eye for not only modern, trendy styles
but also traditional, classic cuts.
Kenny Duncan is an expert educator
and celebrity barber who has worked
in television and the music industry,
where he has styled multiple Grammy
Award-winning artists. He works out
of his studio, Main Attraction Salon in
Philadelphia, when not conducting his
sought after mobile barbering services.
SlimLine® Pro (D-7)
ightweight, cordless trimmer
L
with close-cutting T-blade.
Charm™ (TC-1)
Powerful, compact, all-in-one
clipper/trimmer.
SlimLine® Pro (D-7)
Lightweight, cordless trimmer
with close-cutting T-blade.
Supra 120 Ion™ (RBC)
Five-position, adjustable/
detachable blade clipper.
Lithium-ion power and
cordless convenience.
Envy™ (US-1)
Balanced, ergonomic adjustable
blade clipper is ideal for all
around styling.
BGR®+
Powerful, rotary motor,
cordless detachable blade
clipper, with ceramic blade.
T-Outliner® (GTO)
Close-cutting T-blade trimmer for
outlining, dry shaving and fading.
May be zero gapped.
T-Outliner® (GTO)
Close-cutting T-blade trimmer for
outlining, dry shaving and fading.
May be zero gapped.
Master® (ML) Powerful, magnetic motor
clipper for all-around cutting
and tapering.
Envy™ (US-1)
Balanced, ergonomic adjustable
blade clipper is ideal for all
around styling.
SuperLiner™ (RT-1) Detachable T-blade trimmer
with bonus shaver head.
Perfect for outlining, dry
shaving and fading.
Excel Ultra™ (BGS)
Powerful detachable blade
clipper for heavy-duty use.
Cuts wet or dry hair.
GET THE LOOK! – The Classic Side Part
American Legacy Collection
Series 1
Before
Jonathon
Andis Associate
4 Years – Shipping
1
2
With the Supra 120 Ion in the
#1 position, cut clipper over
comb in a horseshoe section.
Start at the parietal ridge, work
to occipital and nape to the
opposite side.
Use back cowlick as starting
point and follow the natural part.
Adjust clipper to #0000, use the
free hand technique on top and
over direct from the far side
working toward the part to
ensure even cutting.
4
5
Use SlimLine Pro to edge.
Around the ears, use a
clockwise technique; cut
from 9 position to 12 and 3
position to 12 to ensure an
even cut.
For beard, use SlimLine Pro to
shape goatee. To create a crisp
line under the chin, use jawbone
as guide, start in the center and
move outward to sides.
3
Trim bangs at #1, chip in clipper
over comb to blend top to sides
and cowlick in back; use a C
stroke to taper the nape. Move
to #000 to shape and clean
neckline. Use clipper over comb
to fine-tune the taper.
Get the look!
Jonathon, Andis shipping associate, is sporting the
Classic Side Part for men, with complementing goatee.
From boardroom to the bar, this versatile cut is always in
style. “To my surprise, this cut is really easy to maintain –
it can be casual or formal,” says Jonathon.
SlimLine® Pro Supra 120 ion™
#32655
#68265
6
To trim goatee length, clipper
over comb with the Supra 120
Ion at #1. Edge lip line with the
SlimLine Pro.
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GET THE LOOK! – The Pixie
American Legacy Collection
Series 1
Before
1
2
Create 4 sections with a horseshoe
section on top and sides to right
behind the ear, isolating the
occipital and nape.
Start at nape with the Envy in the
open position, use comb
horizontally at 45 degrees. Clipper
over comb to the occipital and to
each side section creating a taper.
4
5
Detail side edges and nape with
the Charm trimmer.
Move to top section, work front to
back in ¾” subsections. Clipper in
the closed position, use the free
hand technique, cutting length to
5” for texturizing later.
3
At the side section beginning at
behind the ear, use the back
section as your length guide. Angle
comb toward the face to preserve
length in front and clipper over
comb. Repeat other side.
Jenny
Andis Associate
16 Years – Assembly
Get the look!
Jenny, a 16-year veteran at Andis is rocking one of the
latest trends in Hollywood, a Pixie cut with a longer top
for styling versatility. For a casual day finish, sweep bangs
to the side; for night elegance, style back and away from
face. “I love this hair cut, I can style it different ways and
feel like a new person,” says Jenny.
6
To blend top into the sides, work
from back to front and continue
the free hand technique in
vertical subsections pulled out
horizontally to cut.
7
Envy Combo™
#66585
Create texture on top with point
cutting. Style as desired.
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GET THE LOOK! – The South of France
American Legacy Collection
Series 1
1
Before
To start the star burst fade,
with #000 blade remove a 1”
section of hair in the shape of
a half circle around the ear
with a C stroking motion.
2
Continue with OA blade and C
stroke to enlarge the initial half
circle in half inch sections.
3
Position flattop comb horizontally
to blend hair shortest to longest,
while maintaining the same half
circle shape previously created.
Riko
Andis Associate
2 Years – Machine Shop
4
Get the look!
Andis machine operator, Riko, chose the South of
France cut first worn by Usher. In addition to the side
fades, hairline designs are incorporated along with a
stylized beard for a debonair flair. “Hands down, this
is the best cut I’ve ever had,” says Riko. “I love the
part design.”
Use the 1½ blade set with hair
growth direction to reduce the
length of hair at the crown, sides,
and back of head.
7
SlimLine® Pro
#32655
BGR®+
#64850
Outline the front line, sides, and
nape of the hairline with the
SlimLine Pro to enhance its
natural shape.
5
Apply mousse and use a boar
bristle brush and a hair dryer to
mold hair into a defined wave
pattern. Let it set.
8
Use the ends of the T-blade
to create stylized parts.
6
Use the SlimLine Pro trimmer
to outline facial hair, forming
sideburns into a point. Outline
the facial hair on the cheeks.
9
Use #00000 blade set to
freehand trim hair and beard
to remove strays.
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GET THE LOOK! – The Classic Taper
American Legacy Collection
Series 1
1
Before
Anel
Andis Associate
3 Years – Machine Shop
With the clipper in the closed
position, start on the side with a C
stroke and rotate the client for the
first revolution between the occipital
and nape to the other side.
4
Get the look!
Anel, one of the many skilled machinist at Andis,
wears a Classic Taper with an accentuated side
part. The vintage-inspired cut paired with a modern
chinstrap makes for a stylish look that’s just right.
“I love the cleaner look of the chinstrap – from 1-10,
this style is a 10!”, says Anel.
Fifth revolution, open clipper
and position comb diagonally to
blend using clipper over comb.
Use corner of clipper blade to
notch and blend the fade.
7
Black
T-Outliner®
#04775
Black
Master®
#01795
To trim length of beard, use
Master with #1 Nano Silver
Guard and go with the grain.
2
For the second rotation, follow the
traveling guideline, adjust clipper to
half open, C stroke to original side.
Third rotation, adjust clipper to
open and continue with C stroke.
5
Close the clipper and C stroke
the nape to guideline.
8
Create texture on top of
the hair by point cutting.
3
Forth rotation with a closed
clipper, clipper over horizontal
comb. Keep comb spine on the
scalp and angle out 45 degrees.
6
Use the T-Outliner to shape
and edge nape. Start at the
chin and work up the side to
the ear, establishing chinstrap
outline.
9
Use T-Outliner to carve in
accentuated side part.
Connect to cowlick in back.
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GET THE LOOK! – The Crop
American Legacy Collection
Series 1
1
Before
Separate hair into 3 sections.
Start with the natural part,
horseshoe from behind the
ear to the other side.
2
In back section at nape, establish
perimeter length with the Envy
clipper in a closed position.
3
Clipper over comb in horizontal
panels to the occipital. To finetune the taper, adjust Envy to
open position and clipper over
comb in diagonal panels.
Shirley
Andis Associate
16 Years – Assembly
4
Get the look!
A 16-year Andis associate, Shirley sports a playful
crop cut. A soft finish can be achieved with this style
by curling the hair and styling with fingers. “I didn’t
recognize myself when I first looked into the mirror,
but I love it!”, says Shirley.
Create texture at the occipital
by adjusting the Envy to closed
position and point cutting in
diagonal sections to blend into
the top.
7
Last section, start at the part line
and blunt cut across using the
first section as length guide.
Stylist Combo™
#66280
5
Moving to the smaller side section,
Keep clipper closed; use hair from
the occipital as your length guide
and cut clipper over comb.
8
Over direct to create texture,
working away from the part.
6
Point cut in diagonal panels to
texturize and blend into the top.
9
Style hair as desired with
curling iron. Fine-tune the nape
and edges with T-Outliner and
trim wayward strands.
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GET THE LOOK! – The Fauxhawk
American Legacy Collection
Series 1
1
Before
Start with a skip guard technique. Use
#3½ blade working from side to side,
removing hair below the occipital.
Repeat motion using a #1½ blade.
2
Switch to #2 blade to blend the line
of demarcation. Notch with the
corners of the blade for a seamless
blend. Remove hair at the nape.
3
Moving to the top of the head, use
the #000 blade and the free hand
technique front to back in .5” subsections. Keep hair in front longer.
Travis
Andis Social Media
4
Get the look!
Travis, a social media expert for Andis, has thick
hair styled into a Fauxhawk. To achieve this look he
received a full-service cut including brow, beard, and
ear grooms. “This style works well with my thick hair
and the short sides and back are low maintenance
– I look 10 years younger!”, says Travis.
Switch to the #1 blade and clipper
over comb to blend top to sides.
7
Use the SuperLiner Trimmer to
edge around temple, ears and nape.
SuperLiner™
#04890
Excel Ultra™
#63120
5
At the nape, start with the #1A
blade and C stroke to taper. Switch
to #1 blade and repeat C stroke,
then transition to #000 blade. Notch
with corners of blade to blend hair.
8
For the chinstrap, use the jawbone
under the chin as a guide, start at
the center and move side to side
to create a straight line. Shape
the mustache.
6
To remove beard length and bulk
start at the side burns with a #1½
blade. For the mustache, which
usually grows faster and is more
dense, use a #1A blade.
9
For full service groom, clipper over
comb eyebrows. Check ears and
nostrils, use the corner of the T-blade
to detail and trim. Disinfect trimmer
blade in between trimming areas.
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