Poodles are one of Taylan’s favorite breeds to groom. Tay demonstrates a longer Miami Trim on Electra, a 7 year old Standard Poodle. She demonstrates 4 different blade lengths, perfect shape and finish on bracelets using curves and chunkers.
The Body
Ever wondered what those wide blade extensions are like?
Tay uses a 16mm (yellow) wide comb, blocking out the body in half the time! Next she shows how to get a smooth flawless blend using 3 other extensions blades, brown/orange comb, dark blue comb and the dark red extension comb without needing to blend with scissors.
KEY POINTS
Smooth finishing using 4 different lengths
Shorter lengths to show off angulation, highlighting key areas you want to enhance
The Bracelets Part 1
Bracelets are a key feature for the Miami Trim. Tay demonstrates fast techniques to de-bulk the bracelet with a #30 blade. This method is commonly used in grooming competitions to achieve shape quickly. Tay creates the perfect “egg shape” with a pair of curved scissors.
KEY POINTS
Fluff dry and comb out Bracelets with a finishing comb
De-bulk and cut in Bracelet shape with a #30 blade
Sculp the egg shape with curved shears
Which angle to hold your scissors on for each side of the Bracelet
Go slow and remove small amounts at a time!
The Bracelets Part 2
Rear bracelets are set up differently to the front. Taylan demonstrates different angles and techniques as well as fixing any mistakes that might be made!
KEY POINTS
De-bulking ends of the bracelets with a pair of Heiniger 7” straight scissors
Achieving a 40 degree angle for the top of the rear bracelets.
Demonstrating the correct scissor motion for smoothing scissoring
STANDARD POODLE
Electra
Poodles are one of Taylan’s favorite breeds to groom. Tay demonstrates a longer Miami Trim on Electra, a 7 year old Standard Poodle. She demonstrates 4 different blade lengths, perfect shape and finish on bracelets using curves and chunkers.
The Body
Ever wondered what those wide blade extensions are like?
Tay uses a 16mm (yellow) wide comb, blocking out the body in half the time! Next she shows how to get a smooth flawless blend using 3 other extensions blades, brown/orange comb, dark blue comb and the dark red extension comb without needing to blend with scissors.
KEY POINTS
Smooth finishing using 4 different lengths
Shorter lengths to show off angulation, highlighting key areas you want to enhance
The Bracelets Part 1
Bracelets are a key feature for the Miami Trim. Tay demonstrates fast techniques to de-bulk the bracelet with a #30 blade. This method is commonly used in grooming competitions to achieve shape quickly. Tay creates the perfect “egg shape” with a pair of curved scissors.
KEY POINTS
Fluff dry and comb out Bracelets with a finishing comb
De-bulk and cut in Bracelet shape with a #30 blade
Sculp the egg shape with curved shears
Which angle to hold your scissors on for each side of the Bracelet
Go slow and remove small amounts at a time!
The Bracelets Part 2
Rear bracelets are set up differently to the front. Taylan demonstrates different angles and techniques as well as fixing any mistakes that might be made!
KEY POINTS
De-bulking ends of the bracelets with a pair of Heiniger 7” straight scissors
Achieving a 40 degree angle for the top of the rear bracelets.
Demonstrating the correct scissor motion for smoothing scissoring
Lifting the bracelet up off the ground.
How to fix a mistake with chunkers
Shaping with chunkers using a lighter hand
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