To thin hair with a razor blade, according to the provided reference, the technique involves holding the razor "a little bit more like a pencil" and using "the point of the razor."
Thinning hair with a razor, often referred to as razor cutting or feathering, is a technique used to reduce bulk, create texture, and soften ends. The approach described in the reference focuses on a specific hand position and contact point for precise removal of hair strands.
The Basic Razor Thinning Technique
Based on the information provided from the reference (Part of a video titled Thinning Techniques using a Razor - YouTube, timestamp 5:14 - 6:26), the core steps involve:
- Preparation: Open up a razor blade.
- Grip: Hold the razor a little bit more like a pencil. This specific grip allows for fine control and precision.
- Application: Come in and use the point of the razor on the hair. This indicates that only the very tip or point of the blade is used to make contact with the hair to slice or glide through it, rather than using the full edge.
This method is typically used to remove weight from specific sections of hair, creating a softer, more textured look compared to thinning shears which might create a blunter reduction in density.
