On Point Hair by Sherri/Cutting with Confidence
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Cutting with Confidence

From second-guessing every cut… to knowing exactly what you’re doing

“If you’ve ever felt like this—frustrated, second-guessing every cut, wishing it would just ‘click’—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. And that’s exactly why I created this course.”


“So you can stop guessing, start creating, and finally feel confident behind the chair.”


Because when you understand the “why” behind the cut, you can deliver beautiful results again and again.

This course gives you the foundations

to succeed—here’s what you’ll learn:

When and why to use specific cutting techniques

How to create haircuts that are consistent, professional, and uniquely tailored to each client

How to consult with confidence so clients trust you from the start

Take a peek inside The Cutting with Confidence Course:

You’ll see the full breakdown of lessons and modules, along with a few you can preview for FREE.

These hand-selected previews give you a chance to experience the teaching style, quality, and clarity before diving into the full course.


Click on any lesson marked Preview to get started!

Welcome to Cutting with Confidence

Mastering The Consultation

Mastering the Consultation: The Key to Happy Clients and a Fully Booked Chair

A great haircut starts with a great conversation. Mastering the Consultation teaches hairstylists how to confidently lead client consultations that build trust, set clear expectations, and ensure the best results

In this course, you’ll learn how to ask the right questions, assess face shape and hair texture, and make expert recommendations based on your client’s lifestyle and needs.

You’ll also gain skills to guide indecisive clients toward the right choice and ensure both you and your client are on the same page before the haircut begins.

Whether you’re new to the industry or an experienced stylist looking to improve your communication, this course will help you create stronger client relationships, deliver better results, and keep your chair consistently full.


Mastering The Consultation
Reading the Head Shape: The First Step to Confident, Consistent Results
The Mastering The Consultation Workbook

The Classics of Haircutting

The Classics of Haircutting is a comprehensive course designed to teach you all the artistic disciplines and techniques you need to confidently create any haircut your client's request.

Whether it’s a timeless bob or cutting graduation or mastering how to cut precision layers, this course provides the foundation to execute each technique with consistency and ease, not just once, but every single time.

Each module is thoughtfully structured to simplify precision haircutting, making it easy for you to learn, master, and apply.

From mastering core techniques to advanced layering, you’ll gain the skills that will elevate your confidence behind the chair and set you apart as a stylist who delivers impeccable results.

To enhance your learning, I’ve also included downloadable, hand-drawn head sheets as well.

The Classics of Haircutting Workbook
Mastering The Classics : The Theory Behind the Techniques

Module 1: One Length Bob

This module dives deep into the artistic disciplines required to craft a flawless One Length Bob - a timeless haircut that never goes out of style.

In this lesson, you'll learn the foundational techniques and precise skills needed to deliver a haircut that not only turns heads but commands premium prices in the salon.

1:1 One Length Bob Intro
1.2 One Length Bob: Sectioning & Parting
1.3 One Length Bob - Cut from the Nape up to the Occipital
1.4 One Length Bob -Blending the Panels Together
1.5 One Length Bob - Blow Dry Prep for Dry Detailing & Refining
1.6 One Length Bob -Dry Detailing & Final Refinement
Preview
1.7 One Length Bob - Overview Recap
One Length Bob: Key Points of One length Bob

Module 2: Long Graduated Bob

In this module, we focus on the discipline and precision needed to create a stunning long graduation haircut. This versatile style is perfect for clients who love the elegance of a one length bob in the front but crave the modern sophistication of a beautifully stacked look in the back.

Graduation can be one of the most challenging techniques to master but this lesson simplifies the process with an easy-to-follow method designed for success behind the chair. You'll learn how to approach this haircut with confidence using a consistent technique that ensures flawless results every time.

2.1 Long Graduated Bob Intro
2.2 Long Graduated Bob - Sectioning & Parting
2.3 Long Graduated Bob - Cut Nape & Occipital
2.4 Long Graduated Bob - Joining the Panels
2.5 Long Graduated Bob - Blow Dry & Style
2.6 Long Graduated Bob - Finish Style & Refine
Long Graduated Bob: Key Points & Recap

Module 3: Face Frame (Forward Graduation)

In this module, you'll learn the art of creating a beautiful face frame using the forward graduation technique, a vital skill for mastering curtain bangs and enhancing your long-haired clients' overall style. This method combines the elegance of a soft face frame with the precision of graduation, giving you a foolproof way to deliver a perfectly blended customized look every time.

Mastering this skill not only elevates your cutting game but also ensures your clients keep coming back for a look they can't get anywhere else. With this module, you'll gain confidence to deliver consistent, head-turning results that will set you apart as a stylist they trust for their signature style.

3.1 Face Frame (Forward Graduation)- Intro
3.2 Face frame (Forward Graduation) - Cut
3.3 Face Frame (Forward Graduation) - Overview
Face Frame (Forward Graduation): Key Points

Module 4: Concave Layers

In this module, you'll learn the essential technique for mastering concave layers - a must have skill for any stylist. This layering technique is perfect for clients who want plenty of movement and texture around their face while keeping the back of their hair full and with minimal layering.

I'll walk you through a simplified approach to this often requested style showing you how to execute it with precision and consistency, By mastering this technique, you'll be able to confidently deliver a look that your clients will love and return for again and again.

Consistency is key to building trust with your clientele, and this module ensures you can create these layers flawlessly every time.

4.1 Concave Layers - Intro
4.2 Concave Layers - Sectioning & Parting
4.3 Concave Layers - Cut
4.4 Concave Layers - Wrapping it Up
Concave Layers: Key Points Recap

Module 5: Square Layers

In this module, you’ll learn the essential square layer technique, a vital skill for any successful hairstylist. This versatile method is perfect for clients who want the movement and texture of layers while maintaining the thickness and density in their hair’s perimeter.

Square layers are also ideal for clients with fine hair as this technique creates the fullness they desire without leaving their ends looking stringy or see-through. With this approach, you’ll be able to deliver beautifully blended layers that enhance your clients’ natural hair while achieving their styling goals.

Through clear instruction and practical tips, I’ll teach you how to execute this technique with precision and consistency ensuring you can recreate it flawlessly every time. Mastering square layers will not only boost your confidence but also help you stand out as a stylist who delivers stunning results tailored to each client’s needs.

5.1 Square Layers - Intro
5.2 Square Layers - Sectioning, Parting & Cut
5.3 Square Layers - Wrapping it Up
Square Layers: Key Points Recap

Module 6: Round Layers

This module teaches you the essential round layer technique - a game-changing skill for creating haircuts with maximum movement and texture. Whether you’re crafting a trendy shag haircut, designing a short pixie, or adding layers to a staple client’s style, this technique is a must-have for today’s hairstylist.

Even if you primarily work with long hair, mastering round layers is vital. It’s the go-to technique for clients who love short, layered styles that are both modern and long-lasting. If you’ve ever felt lost in a haircut, whether it’s tackling thick hair, managing short layers, or losing your guide, this lesson will give you the clarity and control you need to succeed.

Through this module, you’ll learn how to cut with precision and confidence, ensuring flawless results every time. Mastering round layers will elevate your skills, simplify your process, and make you the stylist your clients trust for even the most intricate haircuts.

6.1 Round Layers - Intro
6.2 Round Layers - Sectioning & Parting
6.3 Round Layers - Cut Right Side
6.4 Round Layers - Cut Left Side
6.5 Round Layers -Cross-Checking & Detailing the Cut
6.6 Round Layers - Wrapping it Up
Round Layers: Key Points Recap

Module 7: Short Graduated Bob

This module is the ultimate culmination of everything you’ve learned in the Classics of Haircutting course. Here, you’ll put all the techniques together to create a stunning short graduated bob haircut, a style that is both timeless and in high demand.

This technique is designed to give you the confidence and artistic discipline to map out and execute beautiful short haircuts with precision and consistency. While many stylists focus solely on long hair, color, or extensions, mastering short haircuts opens up a world of opportunities. These are your bread-and-butter clients, the ones who return every four weeks for consistent upkeep, providing a steady stream of income and loyalty.

Intro: Short Graduated Bob
7.2 Tool Talk- What We're Using & Why
7.3 Mapping It Out
Preview
7.4 Cutting the Nape
7.5 Cutting Graduation
7.6 Join Back to Front
7.7 Cutting the Top
7.8 Cutting the Front
7.9 Cutting Layers
7.10 Fine Tuning

Congratulations on Completing the Classics of Haircutting!


You did it! You’ve completed The Classics of Haircutting and taken a huge step in mastering precision haircutting with confidence and consistency. This course was designed to give you the foundational skills needed to map out any haircut, execute it with precision, and build a fully booked chair with loyal clients who trust your expertise.

Your dedication to learning and growing as a hairstylist is what sets you apart, and I couldn’t be more proud of you for investing in yourself and your career.

To celebrate your achievement, you can download your official certificate below. Display it proudly—it’s a testament to your commitment to excellence behind the chair!

Keep practicing, keep perfecting your craft, and most importantly, keep showing up with confidence. This is just the beginning of your journey to becoming the stylist you’re meant to be.

You Did It! Congratulations👏👏👏

From One Stylist to Another: Why This Matters

I created this course because I know how it feels to stand behind the chair and second-guess every move.
I’ve worked with so many stylists who felt the same way—unsure if they were doing it right, and frustrated trying to get consistent results. That’s why I built Cutting with Confidence: to simplify precision cutting and help you finally feel in control of your tools, your techniques, and your career.

This is the course I wish I had early on—and now I’m sharing it with you.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓1. What makes Cutting with Confidence different from other haircutting courses?

You’re learning from someone who’s been there—behind the chair, building a clientele from scratch, and training countless stylists along the way. I’ve taken everything I’ve learned over decades of teaching and made it simple. This course breaks down precision cutting in a way that’s clear, repeatable, and easy to apply in real life—so you can stop guessing and start cutting with confidence. And success in your hairstyling career.

❓2. Is this course right for me if I’m already a working stylist?

Yes! Cutting with Confidence is perfect for stylists who feel like they’ve hit a wall or are tired of winging it. Whether you're early in your career or you've been behind the chair for years, this course helps you strengthen your foundation and start cutting with purpose—not guesswork.

❓3. How long do I have access to the course?

Once you enroll, you get lifetime access to the course content—including any future updates. You can go at your own pace, revisit the modules anytime, and keep learning as you grow. Referrals.

❓4. Will I get support if I have questions?

Yes! Every lesson includes a comment section where you can ask questions, share thoughts, or get feedback from me directly. Plus, there’s a dedicated course discussion page where you can connect with other stylists who are going through the course too. You’re not doing this alone—this is a learning community designed to support you every step of the way.

❓5. I’m a new stylist (or still in cosmetology school). Is this course right for me?

Absolutely! Cutting with Confidence is perfect for students and new stylists who want to build a strong foundation. I break everything down in a way that’s simple, clear, and easy to understand—no fluff or overwhelm. You’ll learn step-by-step how to approach a haircut with purpose, which will give you the confidence most stylists don’t develop until years into their career.

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