With the high price of visiting a hair stylist, cutting your own hair at home is a great way to save some cash. But before you dive in and cut your own locks at home, you should first find out more about what you want to accomplish with your hair.
Whether you want to remove your split ends, give yourself a slight trim, or even attempt something more substantial like doing your own pixie cut, you can use the videos below to learn more. That way, you can cut your hair with confidence and not have to worry about giving yourself a bad haircut.
Here are some haircutting tips to use if you decide to cut your own hair at home.
Easy Hair Layering Technique
While you might have some reservations about layering your own hair, the task is simple if you follow some simple tips. For the most part, taking your time and following the instructions in the video can give your hair beautiful layers using nothing more than a pair of scissors, a brush and comb, some hair ties, and a spray bottle filled with water.
How to Cut Bangs
Bangs are another area where you might have some hesitation about cutting. Luckily, you can easily cut your own bangs, as the video above shows. The video also gives tips on how to cut a variety of different bang styles, including side-swept, straight, and curtain style bangs.
Trimming Short Hair
One of the trickiest parts of trimming your hair if it is short is getting the back of your hair the way that you want it. You can use tips from the above video to ensure that you cut your short hair so that it is not uneven. For the back of your hair, use a small handheld mirror to make sure that it is straight after cutting.
Trimming Curly Hair
If you have thick, curly hair, trimming it can be difficult. This video talks about how to cut curly hair by sectioning it into its various layers and only making small cuts to the end of your hair. The video stresses how even though you might trim your hair if it gets too long, it is important to visit a professional hair salon to keep your curly hair healthy and vibrant.
Trimming Natural Hair
If you have natural hair, cutting it can be difficult. The key, according to this video, is to first make sure to detangle your hair first before trimming. Once detangled, you can use your fingers for a more precise cut. In addition, as you trim, work layer by layer until you are done.
Cutting Longer Hair
If you have longer hair, you can easily cut it using a simple technique. The above video shows how to cut your hair if it is long, even if you are a novice at cutting your own hair. To set the length you want to cut your hair, cut a small section first, and then use an elastic hair tie to bunch additional sections with the cut hair before cutting.
DIY Pixie Cut
It’s scary enough cutting your own hair, but attempting an extreme style, such as a pixie cut, can be downright terrifying. Fortunately, the video above gives plenty of tips if you want to try this hairstyle yourself. The video also gives tips on steps to take to make sure that cutting your hair goes as smoothly as possible.
How to Cut Your Own Blunt Bob
You can follow the above video to learn how to easily cut your own blunt bob hairstyle. The video talks about how to ensure that you get the best cut by making sure to straighten your hair before you begin to cut. Like many hairstyles, it is best to cut your hair in sections to ensure a straight cut.
DIY Asymmetrical Bob Cut
Check out the above video for some great tips on giving yourself an asymmetrical bob cut. One technique that the YouTuber uses is to cut her hair while it is greasy to simulate her hair being wet. The reason this is important is that she wanted to use clippers on her hair, and you are not supposed to use clippers on wet hair.
Removing Split Ends
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This video gives an easy way to do a four-point haircut to remove split ends and keep your hair healthy. Using a comb, her fingers, and some shears, this YouTuber shows you how to remove damaged hair. The key is to focus on making small cuts to preserve the length of your hair while keeping it looking great.
