“A trim is a cut . It’s called shaping. Hair shaping, or hair cutting.”
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Master Hairstylist Angie Kerr of Luxe Kutz Studio.
Luxe Kutz Studio is located in East Flatbush , Brooklyn, NY.
She specializes in short cuts, pixies, and bobs.
“Not all short cuts are pixies.” she says.
She warms up the conversation with some tips about hair care, and hair styling.
Beauty Salon terminology :
Hair Scissors are called Shears .
“I clean up the ends with my shears” says Angie
Tip 1: The hair needs to be completely dry to achieve desired results. Especially for pixie cuts .
Tip # 2: Semi Permanent black, or blue black color for a healthy salon desired look.
Angie strongly believes in technique over product. But, still have some faves that will make your hairstyle come out looking lovely.
Angie says, “If you don’t have the right technique, the hair may not perform well”.
“The hair cut is the foundation of the style, and what sets everything apart .”
The cut needs to be right to achieve a good mold . The mold should be nice and flat .
Angie believes in always taking classes, and continual learning throughout your career as a stylist.
She also does short hair cuts on natural hair as well. First, she leads with a consultation to see if the desired look can be achieved.
Tamara O: Is the hair scissors just for trims? or do you use them for more styles?
Angie Kerr: Hair scissors are called shears in the beauty world.
I use shears for cleaning up the ends . A trim is a cut . It’s call it shaping, Hair shaping or hair cutting
I utilize clippers , shears, feather razor, and thinning shears. Every client is different, and depends on what their hair needs.
T.O:Can you walk me through a day in your life as a hairstylist?
A.K: Start off with a consultation to analyze hair and scalp. If you see any area that may need to be camouflaged because of thinning.
A day in my life starts off with a client coming in. They may need a pre-cut, relaxer and shampoo , mold the hair when it’s dry. Chin down under the dryer so back and sides can be nicely laid . Shape (cut) the hair properly, and style after.
T.O:. What are some of your favorite products ?
A.K.: Dudleys! For relaxers, I like Affirm relaxers , and P Element Soft So relaxer by Patrick Bradley.
Ju Poppin foaming lotion created by Master Stylist Gillian Garcia.
I use Pixie Glam Palm curling irons which are specifically tailored for pixie styling .
I use Patrick Bradley products for lighter and fluffy hair.
Clients with very thick dense hair. I use Gillian’s Ju Poppin foaming lotion to sculpt.
Thank you for your time and expertise Angie, Until Next time!
Signing out, Tamara O.