Cutting
Hair Cutting Tutorials
Learn sectioning, straight cutting, texturizing, short-hair structure, clipper basics and simple home maintenance.
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From your first French braid to trimming a child's hair, creating waves or understanding professional cutting technique, this is the Boys & Girls Hairstyles learning center. Start with the skill you want, follow the written steps and then watch RaDona perform the technique on real hair.
Learn the technique — not just the finished look
Cutting · styling · braiding · family hair
Real techniques taught by a working stylist.
Written guidance plus RaDona's real salon and family-hair video library.
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Choose what you want to learn
Six paths through the tutorial library.
You do not need to work through everything in order. Start with the technique that solves the problem you have today.
Braiding
Braid Tutorials
Start with French, move to Dutch, then branch into double braids, fishtails, sport styles and braid-to-bun combinations.
Braid tutorial hub
Texture
Curls & Waves
Learn hot-tool curls, waves, natural-curl styling, diffusing and how to finish texture without immediately brushing it out.
Curly hair tutorials
Everyday styling
Styling & Finishing
Blow-drying, crown lift, smoothing, short-hair texture and finishing techniques that make the haircut work at home.
Styling techniques
Parents
Kids' Hair & Home Cuts
Boys' haircuts, toddler trims, bangs, school hair and practical techniques parents actually use between salon visits.
Kids & family
Before you begin
Tools & Technique
Understand which tools matter, how sectioning affects the result and why good technique usually matters more than owning more products.
See the essentials
The learning library
23 hair tutorials and techniques to learn.
Start with beginner-friendly skills and move toward precision cutting or more complicated styling only when the basic motion feels comfortable.
01 · Beginner5–7 min
French Braid
Learn the foundational over-crossing braid technique.
02 · Intermediate8–12 min
Dutch Braid
Cross underneath to create the raised braid effect.
03 · Intermediate10–15 min
Double Dutch Braids
Two secure raised braids for school and sports.
04 · Intermediate10 min
Fishtail Braid
Two-section weaving for a more intricate finish.
05 · Beginner3–5 min
Messy Bun
Fast everyday updo with controlled looseness.
06 · Intermediate10–15 min
Competition Bun
A secure slicked bun for dance, gymnastics and performance.
07 · Beginner10 min
Basic Waves
Create soft movement with controlled section size.
08 · Beginner10–15 min
Curling-Iron Curls
Consistent curls with better sectioning and cooling.
09 · IntermediateVaries
Natural Curl Styling
Work with curl pattern, moisture and shrinkage.
10 · Beginner10 min
Blow-Dry Volume
Direct roots and use a brush to support the haircut shape.
11 · Beginner5 min
Short-Hair Texture
Add piecey definition without overloading the hair.
12 · Beginner5–10 min
Trim Bangs
Simple fringe maintenance between salon appointments.
13 · Beginner15–25 min
Boys' Haircut
Clipper sides, blend the transition and trim the top.
14 · Beginner10–15 min
Toddler Trim
Simple shaping while keeping the appointment manageable.
15 · Intermediate15–20 min
Men's Medium Cut
Scissor and clipper work for additional top length.
16 · IntermediateTechnique
Cut Straight Hair
Section cleanly and maintain a consistent cutting guide.
17 · AdvancedTechnique
Texturize Hair
Remove or redistribute weight without destroying the perimeter.
18 · AdvancedTechnique
Stacked Bob Cutting
Use graduation to create shape and crown volume.
19 · AdvancedTechnique
Pixie Cutting
Build short structure through neckline, sides and crown.
20 · Intermediate8–10 min
French Braid to Bun
Turn a foundational braid into a secure finished updo.
21 · Beginner5–10 min
School Hairstyles
Fast styles designed for busy mornings and all-day wear.
22 · Intermediate10–15 min
Sports Hairstyles
Secure braids and ponytails that stay out of the face.
23 · IntermediateVaries
Formal Updos
Build polished styles from braids, buns and controlled texture.
Hair cutting fundamentals
Good cutting starts with sections, guides and restraint.
Most haircut mistakes happen before the scissors close: inconsistent sections, losing the cutting guide or removing weight without understanding where the new shape will sit.
Section first:
clean sections make the guide easier to see and repeat.
Keep a guide:
every new section should connect logically to the section before it.
Cut less first:
you can always remove more hair; you cannot put it back.
Respect growth patterns:
cowlicks and natural direction can change dramatically once length is removed.
Texturize last:
build the shape before deciding whether additional weight really needs removal.
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Cutting fundamentals · 550K+
Cut Straight Hair Correctly
A useful technical foundation before attempting more complex shapes.
Watch the tutorial
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Technique · 500K+
How to Texturize Hair
Learn why weight removal should be deliberate rather than automatic.
Watch texturizing
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Short haircut · 1M+
Pixie Cutting Technique
See how short-hair structure is built through the crown, sides and neckline.
Watch the pixie cut
Braid tutorials
Learn one crossing motion, then build an entire hairstyle library.
French and Dutch braids use the same basic three-strand structure. The critical difference is direction: French crosses over; Dutch crosses under.
French braid:
best first braid for understanding how added sections work.
Dutch braid:
creates a raised result and works especially well for sports.
Double braids:
divide cleanly down the center before starting.
Fishtail:
uses two main sections and smaller woven pieces.
Better braids:
come from consistent section size and tension, not pulling harder.
Beautiful braids start with clean sectioning
Technique first · style second
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Foundation
French Braid Tutorial
Learn the over-crossing motion and how to add matching sections from each side.
Full written guide
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Dutch braid · 350K+
The Raised Braid Technique
Switch from crossing over to crossing under and the visual result changes completely.
Dutch braid guide
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Thick hair · 600K+
Double French Braids
A useful next skill once a single French braid feels comfortable.
Watch the tutorial
Controlled sections create more consistent curls
Heat protection · sectioning · cooling
Curls & waves
The styling result depends as much on what happens after the curl as before it.
Whether you are working with a hot tool or natural texture, the goal is to preserve movement without creating unnecessary frizz or stiffness.
Use heat protection:
before curling irons, flat irons or repeated hot blow-drying.
Work in sections:
oversized sections heat unevenly and usually fall sooner.
Let curls cool:
before brushing or separating them.
Natural curls:
should be shaped around shrinkage and growth pattern.
Use less manipulation:
repeatedly touching curls while they dry often increases frizz.
Blow-drying & everyday styling
Let the haircut create the shape. Styling should refine it.
Good home styling is easier when you understand which direction the roots need to move and where the finished haircut is supposed to have volume.
Crown volume:
lift the roots away from the scalp while drying.
Bob shape:
direct the perimeter without over-rounding every section.
Pixie texture:
dry the structure first, then add a small amount of finishing product.
Fine hair:
lightweight products usually preserve root movement better.
Use the dryer to support the haircut
Root direction matters
Simple technique + calm experience
Parents · kids · family hair
Kids & family DIY
Parents don't need to become stylists. They need a few reliable skills.
A basic boys' haircut, a toddler trim, fringe maintenance and a few dependable school hairstyles can cover a surprising amount of everyday family hair care.
Boys' cuts:
work upward with consistent guard lengths and blend transitions.
Toddlers:
prioritize comfort and speed over achieving perfection in one pass.
Bangs:
trim conservatively and remember that wet hair may shorten as it dries.
School hair:
French and Dutch braids are worth learning because they stay secure.
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Toddler hair · 440K+
Quick Toddler Trim
A practical example of keeping a young child's haircut simple and manageable.
Watch the tutorial
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French braid pigtails · 375K+
Secure Toddler Braids
A useful school and play style for controlling shorter loose pieces.
Watch the braids
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Fast hairstyle · 530K+
Braided Ponytail
A fast option when you want hair controlled without creating a full updo.
Watch the style
Learn in the right order
Beginner, intermediate or advanced?
The fastest way to improve is to build one repeatable technique before adding complexity.
Build Hand Control
Start with three-strand braids, French braids, messy buns, blow-drying, bangs and simple maintenance trims.
Combine Techniques
Move into Dutch braids, fishtails, curls, boys' cuts, short-hair styling and more precise sectioning.
Control the Shape
Graduation, texturizing, asymmetry, pixies, stacked bobs and corrective cuts require a clearer understanding of haircut geometry.
You need fewer tools than you think
Sharp · clean · appropriate for the technique
Essential tools
Start with good basics, not a drawer full of gadgets.
Technique matters more than owning dozens of tools. The right basic equipment simply makes consistent technique easier.
Haircutting shears
Use real haircutting shears rather than household or craft scissors.
Cutting / tail comb
Useful for clean sections, guides, parts and precise control.
Sectioning clips
Keep uncut hair away from the working section.
Spray bottle
Helps maintain consistent dampness when the technique calls for it.
Clippers + guards
Needed for straightforward short boys' and men's cuts.
Heat protection
Use before hot-tool styling when appropriate for the product directions.
Know your DIY boundary
Some skills are worth learning at home. Some haircuts are worth handing to a stylist.
DIY is most successful when the risk of a mistake is low and the technique is easy to see, measure and correct.
Great Skills to Learn at Home
French and Dutch braids
Messy buns and ponytails
Waves and basic curling
Simple boys' clipper cuts
Toddler maintenance trims
Conservative bang trims
Everyday blow-drying and styling
Better Reasons to Call the Salon
Long hair to pixie transformations
Precision stacked or graduated bobs
Major asymmetrical cuts
Correcting an uneven home haircut
Difficult cowlick or growth-pattern problems
Complex color corrections
Any cut where you are unsure how the shape is constructed
Frequently asked
Before you start practicing.
Learning hair is mostly repetition: smaller sections, slower motions and fewer changes at once.
What hair tutorial should a beginner learn first?
For styling, start with a basic braid, French braid, simple bun or basic waves. For haircutting, begin with conservative trims or straightforward clipper work rather than major transformations.
What is the difference between French and Dutch braids?
The setup is similar. French braid strands cross over the middle, causing the braid to sit flatter. Dutch braid strands cross underneath, causing the braid to sit raised on top.
Can I cut hair at home?
Basic trims and simple family haircuts can be learned. Precision cuts, corrective work and dramatic transformations carry more risk and generally benefit from professional experience.
What tools do I need to begin cutting hair?
Start with haircutting shears, a good comb, sectioning clips, spray bottle and cape. Add clippers and guards when you are learning short clipper cuts.
How do I make curls last longer?
Work in smaller sections, use appropriate heat protection, avoid excessively high heat and allow curls to cool before brushing or separating them.
What do you want to learn next?
Pick one skill. Practice it until your hands understand it.
If you are completely new, begin with the French braid or a simple styling technique. If you want to learn family haircuts, start with the Boys' Haircut guide. If your goal is natural texture, move into the Curly Hair library.