Shear Haircutting Basics

On-Demand, 1-Hour Webinar | By Milady, Stylez, and Sensei Shear Systems

When it comes to the work of a cosmetologist, shears are an important tool, they are an extension of your hand. In this on-demand webinar designed for students and professionals, Wendy Mongiardo covers how to ensure you’re working with shears in a way that’s ergonomically healthy for your hands while showing how to execute a trendy shag haircut. Wendy demonstrates which technique to use with each shear, helping you execute cuts in an efficient, healthy manner.

Price: FREE
Duration: 1 hour (instant certificate of completion)
Presenter: Wendy Mongiardo
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What to Expect

This webinar will cover:

Slide cutting and texturizing

What main shears are needed to do most haircuts

A demonstration of the hottest current look

Learn correct cutting form, ensuring career-long health

About the Presenter

Wendy Mongiardo

Wendy Mongiardo is a cuban-born hairdresser based in Miami, She owns and operates one of Miami’s premiere salons, Studio Raūpo, where she specializes in haircutting and styling.

Wendy started cutting hair at 17 years old. She sees hair as a form of sculpture and uses her intuition to guide her. She believes it is more important to bring out peoples true self rather than fitting them into current trends, which gives her a distinct style that has made her one of Miami’s most sought after hairdressers. She has done work for film, editorial and styled for multiple years of NY Fashion week.

Follow Wendy on Instagram, @wendy.mongiardo and see her beautiful salon, Studio Raūpo.

Carlos Estrella

SENSEI Shear Systems designs and sells high-quality hair shears. Over the years they've perfected their product design, ergonomic excellence, and material build for remarkable results. Their shears are also made with a cutting-edge, zero gravity tension system, which prevents hair folding and inefficient cutting. 

Welcome to SENSEI Shear Systems, visit their website or follow them on Instagram, today!

Learn how to work with shears in a way that's ergonomically healthy for your hands.

FAQs

  • Why should I attend this on-demand webinar?

    You work with your hands everyday. It's important that you're working with your shears in a way thats ergonomically healthy for your hands. Plus, you'll get a demonstration of how to successfully execute a trendy shag haircut.

  • How is this webinar structured?

    Wendy Mongiardo covers a variety of topics, such as: how to use shears in a way that's ergonomically healthy, the main shears needed for most haircuts, a haircutting demonstration, and much more. Following the webinar there will be a brief quiz to test your knowledge, as well as a feedback form. Once you complete those, you can download your certificate of completion.

  • Will I get a certificate of completion?

    Yes. Immediately following the webinar, you’ll be able to download your certificate of completion.

  • Can I get a free Stylez account?

    Stylez is the leading industry digital app for all things pro education and career building, helping you take your career to the next level.

    Milady is happy to provide you with a Pro Stylez account for FREE (regularly $120). Claim your account, here.

Course Reviews

5 star rating

Interesting

Valentine Velasquez

The instructor was very informative. I gained more knowledge on her take on shears. thank you team!!

The instructor was very informative. I gained more knowledge on her take on shears. thank you team!!

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5 star rating

Very Informative!

Reina Lindsey

I am a Barber student. The indepth information on cutting techniques and shears was not only informative, but cohesive! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

I am a Barber student. The indepth information on cutting techniques and shears was not only informative, but cohesive! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

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4 star rating

Shears

Tabbatha Webb

This was an awesome video and helped soo much! I had no clue about what all options were out there for shears until now. Thank you for sharing!

This was an awesome video and helped soo much! I had no clue about what all options were out there for shears until now. Thank you for sharing!

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5 star rating

Phenomenal

Ebony Williams

The different types of ergonomically advanced shears utilized in this session will definitely enhance any hair cutting service.

The different types of ergonomically advanced shears utilized in this session will definitely enhance any hair cutting service.

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5 star rating

Awesomeness!

Tyhess Morris

I really enjoyed this class, you’re never too old to learn. I can’t wait to implement some of the things I learn today. Keep up the great work. #educationise...

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I really enjoyed this class, you’re never too old to learn. I can’t wait to implement some of the things I learn today. Keep up the great work. #educationiselevation 😊

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5 star rating

Great - Shear Haircutting Basics

Linda S. Miller

Loved it! So current and easy to understand for both the professional and the student! Thank you Milady, Sensei and Stylez!

Loved it! So current and easy to understand for both the professional and the student! Thank you Milady, Sensei and Stylez!

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