In this grooming tutorial Mel will teach you how to scissor a poodle into a modern trim. You will learn how to set in front and rear angulation as well as scissoring and blending techniques.

**Skill Level**
Intermediate to advanced

**Time Stamps**
00:00 How to scissor a Poodle in a modern trim
00:25 Preparation for scissoring a poodle
01:43 How to Scissor the back and rear angulation on a poodle
06:01 How to Scissor the front angulation on a poodle
09:45 How to Scissor a Poodles Rib cage
11:15 How to Scissor the front profile of a Poodle
12:40 How to set in a Poodles front legs
13:31 How to Scissor the transition of a Poodles neck into the rib cage
14:02 How to use blenders on a Poodles rib cage to create shape
14:30 How to Scissor the underline of a Poodle
15:27 How to create a Poodles rib cage from the loin and tuck up
17:10 How to use Blenders to soften hard scissor lines
18:52 How to Scissor a Poodles Top line
19:04 How to Scissor the tuck up and turn of stifle in the back leg
22:24 How to Scissor the back legs from the rear profile
24:16 How to Clip and Scissor bevels on a Poodle
28:26 How to Scissor a Poodles front legs
31:47 How to finish shaping a Poodles back legs
34:13 How to Scissor a Poodle Top Knot
40:20 How to Scissor a Poodle Tail
42:20 How to Scissor a Poodles ears evenly
43:55 End finished trim

**Equipment used in this grooming tutorial**
Links and descriptions

Snoopy was bathed in the Purify collection
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The Purify Collection By Melanie Newman Salon Essentials has been formulated to exacting specifications for all breed and coat types, utilising natural plant derived ingredients Purify is for the ultimate deep cleanse and clarifying shampoo. Formulated to wash toxins and pollutions from the skin and coat using activated charcoal, Earth’s natural cleaner. Purify will remove build up in the coat while using natural antioxidants to keep coat healthy and strong. Purify is a natural whitener without any of the harsh bleaching agents.

• Deep Cleansing 
• Removes toxins and pollutions from the coat & skin
• Natural whitener
• Eliminates odour
• Adds Coat Volume 

Coat conditioning spray used
Relax Coat Conditioning Spray

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A lightweight leavein conditioner / detangling spray that hydrates without weighing the coat down, can be used with a wet or dry coat and in between brushing during the bathing process. Melanie Newman Salon Essentials Relax collection is formulated for Breeds with a curly and short to medium coat type, with odour fighting and calming properties through the blend of natural essential oils and Aloe Vera leaf juice, it’s also perfect for puppies and anxious pets.

•Natural whitener
•Fights odour using natural essential oils
•Calming and soothing
•Hydrates the skin naturally
•Strengthen the coat and skin
•Helps remove dead hair when brushing
•Detangles and repairs damaged coat

Melanie Newman Salon Essentials Conditioning Spray contains vitamin enriched moisturising oils and organic essential oils of Lavender, Geranium and Bergamot, providing naturally scented, tanglefree, healthy coat with a natural shine.

Comb
Artero Finishing comb
https://melanienewman.com.au/collecti...


Slicker
Artero Universal Slicker Brush
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Scissors

Straights
UTSUMI JYO S270 Shear
https://www.ozgroomingworld.com.au/ut...

Groomtech Serpenti Shear Straight 7.5" [Red Eye]
https://www.ozgroomingworld.com.au/gr...

Curved
P&W THE BLACKSMITH Level 3 Curved Scissors 8.5
https://www.dgsimports.net.au/pwthe...

Thinners
P&W SPARTAN 7.5in 65 Tooth Thinner Female design L3
https://www.dgsimports.net.au/pwspa...

Blenders
P&W SPARTAN 7.5in 16 Tooth Chunker Female design L3

https://www.dgsimports.net.au/pwspa...

Grooming Matt
Kissgrooming Silicone Mat for Grooming Table
57x40cm
https://www.ozgroomingworld.com.au/ki...

Clippers used on feet, face and tail
Wahl Creativa Cordless Clipper with 5 in 1 Blade
https://www.ozgroomingworld.com.au/wa...

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