Over-direction in haircutting (combing hair away from its natural fall toward a point) is used to:

Over-direction means combing a section of hair away from its natural falling position, usually toward a stationary point, before cutting. It is used to create length or weight increases in specific areas — for example, to make front pieces longer than back pieces, or to build a desired shape. Like elevation, over-direction is a tool for controlling the structure of a cut. Recognizing over-direction and the effect it produces is part of the more advanced haircutting theory the exam may include.