ASIAN FUSION

Cavoodle

PRUE HAMMOND

POPPY

In this tutorial, Prue transforms Poppy into a little heart-stealing showstopper. With a poodle-style coat and plenty of overgrowth to work with, Prue shows you how to create an Asian Fusion-inspired look that’s full of character, including flared legs, a sculpted teddy face, and a hand-scissored love heart on the rear. This trim balances creativity with control, blending Asian Fusion flair with functional salon technique.

Part 1 Prue begins with body prep using a #4 blade to set the shape and carve in a soft outline around the love heart on the rear. She blends through the flanks and shoulders, blocking in structure while preserving coat for later styling. There's a focus on skimming technique and soft transitions to keep the outline light and cute.

Part 2 Working from the feet up, Prue sculpts the legs into exaggerated, flared columns using curved scissors and chunkers. She builds lift by layering and tapping out the coat, focusing on flow and lightness. Legs are blended into the body and underlines with care to maintain movement and softness, and the heart is etched in tighter to prep for final shaping.

Part 3 Prue defines the heart using curves and blenders, shaping it symmetrically and sculpting it into the base of the tail. She refines the tail to flow naturally into the heart and ensures the rear remains functional and clean while still playful. The heart becomes the visual anchor of the trim.

Part 4 The face is rounded and lifted for a soft, kissable Asian Fusion look. Prue uses curves, blenders, and thinning shears to build height and softness, chipping away in layers. She balances the face by lifting into the cheeks and ears, trimming the muzzle for neatness, and softly beveling the ears to frame the look. Cowlicks are worked with, not against, to create a finish that’s expressive and wearable.

KEY POINTS

  • This trim uses salon-friendly techniques inspired by Asian Fusion styles

  • Sculpted flared legs, a round teddy face, and creative elements like the love heart bring individuality to the groom

  • Poppy’s trim was built with a #4 body and a mix of curves, chunkers, and blenders for softness and lift

  • The focus is on flow, balance, and expression, not sharp lines or symmetry

  • Love heart shape is scissored, not shaved, and carved to complement movement

  • The tail is shaped to flow into the design while still remaining practical

  • The face is layered and softened for a playful expression that’s also easy to maintain

  • Tools are used deliberately - clippers to block, scissors to build shape, and blenders to soften transitions

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