Start with clean, detangled, dry or slightly damp hair
Part the hair down the center and section it into four quadrants
Decide where you want the shortest layer to fall
Bring the hair to the front and comb it smooth
Hold the hair between your fingers at the desired length
Cut a small amount first to avoid removing too much
Use sharp haircutting scissors only
Cut vertically or point-cut for a softer layer edge
Repeat on the other side, matching the first section
Release the top sections and take small subsections
Elevate each subsection to the same guide length
Cut following the guide to create even layers
Check both sides in the mirror for balance
Trim any uneven pieces carefully
Blend the layers by point-cutting the ends
Style the hair to inspect the final shape
Make small adjustments if needed