The Miami Trim

ROSIE

Join Tiarne Perkiss as she demonstrates the art of the Miami Trim on Rosie, a Standard Poodle. This elegant yet practical style combines classic poodle flair with easy maintenance, making it perfect for both pet owners and salon professionals. Throughout the tutorial, Tiarne shares her expert tips for precise clipping, scissoring techniques, and creating a balanced, polished look. From the body and bracelets to the top knot and tail, you’ll learn how to achieve a beautiful and functional groom tailored to your client's needs.

PART 1

Tiarne introduces the Miami Trim, emphasizing its elegance and practicality for pet owners. She begins by clipping Rosie's body using a #5F blade, ensuring a clean, even finish. Key points include grooming in sections, overlapping clipper strokes for thoroughness, and being mindful of sensitive areas like skin folds and the throat. Tiarne also demonstrates clipping Rosie's face with a #10 blade, focusing on safety, precision, and considerations for pet comfort, especially when transitioning from a teddy face to a poodle face.

PART 2

This section covers shaping Rosie's bracelets and trimming her tail. Tiarne explains setting the height and bevel of the bracelets using curved scissors, balancing symmetry and function. She shares tips for maintaining control and adapting to the dog's movements to avoid errors. For the tail, Tiarne trims it to a practical length, considering hygiene and owner preferences while ensuring a neat and natural look. She offers strategies for handling fidgety dogs during tail grooming.

PART 3

Tiarne sculpts Rosie's top knot, focusing on maintaining symmetry and ensuring the shape complements the dog's features. She demonstrates blending lines for a polished finish and offers solutions for managing ear grooming and uneven hair growth. The session concludes with trimming the ears for softness and balance. Tiarne highlights the Miami Trim's practicality and elegance, making it ideal for regular salon clients.