Tippi Shorter's Secret to Cutting Curls

Beauty Launchpad spoke with Tippi Shorter, Mizani global artistic director, to get the scoop on how she uses the AirCut system to achieve the perfect curly haircut.

Beauty Launchpad: What is the AirCut?

Tippi Shorter: Mizani AirCut is a systematic approach to cutting waves, curls and coils based on the challenges each texture type has naturally. The benefit is that each client truly gets a customized cut, and you can re-create it every time she comes in to the salon.

BL: How was it developed? 

TS: I’ve worked on developing this method for five years to make sure it’s sustainable, re-creatable and easy to teach. Having a technical foundation was important to me as a stylist. 

BL: How does it differ from a traditional way of cutting textured hair?

TS: I’ve trained under many top texture cutters over the past 25 years, but oftentimes, the cuts that are taught are one-time cuts and are very hard to not only re-create, but don’t  allow the client the option of wearing her hair straight.

BL: Is the AirCut for all textured hair types?

TS: Yes! 

BL: Is there anything else you would like to share about this method?

TS: Stylists love that AirCut helps to take away the fear of cutting curly hair because of its systematic and technical approach.