Wash and towel-dry the hair
Detangle the hair completely
Decide the desired length for the top, sides, and back
Section the hair into top, sides, and back
Cut the top to the chosen length
Trim the sides shorter than the top
Leave the back longer than the sides
Blend the transition between the top, sides, and back
Check both sides for evenness
Trim the neckline and edges
Refine the shape with small snips
Dry the hair and make final adjustments