Hair Cutting
Texture
All Levels
Dry Cut vs Wet Cut for Curls with Ouidad educator Stephanie Hinkle
Understand the why when choosing a wet cutting technique verses a dry technique in this live demo class focused on cutting tight and coily curls.
Educator Stephanie Hinkle breaks down the key differences between a dry cut and a wet cut for curls, highlighting how each approach affects shape, definition, and overall curl behavior. The session focuses on understanding curl pattern, shrinkage, and density to determine when a dry cut offers the most accuracy and when a wet cut provides the control needed for balanced results. Stephanie demonstrates how cutting curls in their natural, dry state can reveal true length and movement, while wet cutting allows for precision in creating overall structure. She also explains how Ouidad’s signature curl methodology supports both techniques by preserving hydration, minimizing disruption, and enhancing curl integrity. This session empowers stylists to confidently choose the right cutting method for each client, ensuring curls fall naturally, evenly, and beautifully.