Equipment (03:38)

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View a demonstration of the correct comb and scissors to use while cutting a child's hair.

Dampening and Combing (04:23)

It's important to cut children's hair quickly; they have short attention spans. Start by wetting the hair and combing it back from the face. You can part it in any desired direction.

Cutting the Outline: Fringe and Side (04:27)

View a demonstration of how to cut the fringe and side hair sections using a crown to ear part.

Cutting the Outline: Back and Side (04:02)

View a demonstration of how to cut the side and back using a crown to ear part.

Layering along the Crown (03:29)

View a demonstration of how to layer a block section of hair along the crown.

Skin Mobility Testing (07:07)

Riehl demonstrates skin rolling. He states that a common mistake is to go too fast, which can be painful, he recommends retesting after every skin roll.

Arm Pulls (03:27)

There are five main positions that serve as release techniques. To perform the arm pull Riehl stands to the side of the table and assumes a holding position.

Anterior Fascial Line (04:26)

The anterior line starts at the toes;to release the anterior line, start with the client in the supine position. Reihl states that forward head posture is common.

Posterior Fascial Line (03:33)

The posterior line starts on the plantar surface of the toes. To start the release of this line, Riehl applies gentle pressure to the back of the leg.

Credit: Beginning Myofascial Release (00:12)

Credit: Beginning Myofascial Release