What is the correct angle for holding shears for blunt cutting?

Blunt cutting requires the shears to be held at a 0-degree angle. This technique allows for a straight cut across the hair, resulting in a clean, even edge. Holding shears at this angle ensures that the blades meet directly without any angling, which is essential for creating the blunt effect. This method creates weight and density in the hair and is often used for styles that demand a solid, finished look.

The other angles, such as 15, 30, or 45 degrees, would introduce some level of layering or texturizing to the hair, which is not desired in blunt cutting. By maintaining the shears at 0 degrees, the stylist achieves the strength and depth characteristic of a blunt haircut.