Anyone who does “do it yourself” wants to know how to cut their hair on their own! Whether for lack of money, lack of time or having had unpleasant experiences with a professional, it is always good to know how to get by, even if it is just to appeal in some emergency time or to be able to test different cuts at different times in life .
So, here are some tutorials for you to learn possible and simple cuts to make yourself. Just have the material indicated and follow the guidelines correctly! But, it is always worth remembering that the first few times it is possible that the result is not perfect. So it is important that you are open to this and only take a risk when you feel confident about it.
Before starting any of the options, wash your hair and untangle the strands while they are still damp. With a fine comb, divide the hair in half and comb until it is all uniform. Ready! Now choose the cut that you like, fill yourself with courage and go ahead!
How to cut hair yourself – only the ends
- After straightening the strands, hold the strand on one side of the hair between your fingers, with your head straight and without pulling the hair in front of your face.
- With the help of your other hand, slide your fingers to the height you intend to take.
- Twist your fingers so that you can see in the mirror and cut close to them.
- Do the same thing on the other side, but remember to cut exactly the same amount so that it does not become bent.
- Then comb your hair well and make sure the length is the same on both sides.
- If not, repeat the operation on the side that was bigger, but do not overdo it. Better to go slowly than to cut too much and then have a shorter result than I was looking for.
How to cut hair alone – in V
- For this cut, after correctly dividing and combing the strands well, bring each side to the front of the shoulder.
- Secure each part with an elastic band, below the ears.
- The further down you are looking, the more pronounced the V.
- Position your hand just above the height you want to maintain.
- Make a straight cut. Ready! When you loosen the wires you will see the V effect at the ends.
How to cut hair yourself – layered
- For this cut, after dividing the hair, look down, with your head at ninety degrees.
- Throw your hair in front of your face, combed from the roots to the ends.
- Then, without lifting your head, go holding each stir and cutting in a straight line.
- When you lift your head the layers will be well marked.
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How to cut hair alone – straight
- After dividing and combing the damp strands, separate the hair in half and secure each half with an elastic below the ears, at the height you want to cut.
- Check that the elastics on both sides are at the same height.
- Cut below where you marked in a very straight way, without leaving points.
- Then let go of the hair and check with the help of a second mirror how the hair is on the back.
- If necessary, hit any remaining bits.
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How to cut hair yourself – peaked
- This is easy! Attach a ponytail to the top of the head, very firm and untangled.
- Align from the forehead, marking with the fingers the length that you leave your hair.
- Make a straight cut and loosen your hair. It will gain a natural peak and with a lot of movement.
- Tip: start without taking a lot of hair and evaluate the length when you release. So, if you want even shorter, just repeat the operation.
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How to cut hair alone – short
- This option is a little more complex, but it is possible to get a good result.
- Divide the hair into four parts, like a cross, and hold it firmly at the base right in the middle of each quadrant.
- Start by cutting the two parts closest to the nape of the neck. Define exactly the length you want to leave and pass the scissors in a straight cut.
- Then, repeat the operation on the two upper parts.
- If you want to make your hair more smooth, cut one to two fingers longer than the strands below. If you want to make your hair longer, cut one to two fingers less than you cut the first strands.
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How to cut the bangs alone
- Separate the entire part of the fringe with the help of a fine comb. You will start to cut in the middle and then go to the ends.
- Use your fingers to define the height at which you want to leave the bangs and hold exactly the part that will be cut.
- Run the scissors under your fingers, very close to them.
- When you’re done, check to see if there are any tips left and go for it with the help of a fine comb.
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The material is critical to the success of the cut!
Pay attention to what you will need to cut your hair properly. The first thing is a hairdressing scissors. You can find it in specialized hair stores. It does not let the hair stick, it is over-sharpened and keeps the hair straight. This is fundamental! If you use stationery scissors, the hair will escape and the result will be crooked.
In addition to the scissors, you will need a fine comb, hair clips and a large mirror, it could be your bathroom, even if the place is well lit. Ready! You are equipped to start cutting your own hair.
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Brazilian journalist, specialized in producing entertainment content for the digital market. He was a reporter for Jornal do Brasil where he signed a fashion and beauty column in Barra, worked for 5 years in the entertainment of TV Globo.
