Trimming Your Own Hair: Tips for Haircutting Learn How To Cut Hair and Look Like You’ve Had It Done in a Salon By Jacquie Generraspoi

With the economic crush many are feeling, you may be tempted to cut corners by saving on personal maintenance and learn how to trim your own hair. Although it’s possible to save by trimming your own hair, you will need tips for haircutting. If you want to self style, these instructions provide the basics. These are the fundamentals for how to cut hair. If you want all the tricks of the trade so that you can cut hair like a pro and never deal with another bad haircut, check

1. Shampoo and condition your hair. It is easier to cut hair that is clean and wet. Using conditioner will also help you comb the hair into sections when you get to that step.
2. Remove excess water with a towel. When preparing for cutting hair, do not rub or try to dry the hair. You want it wet but not dripping. If your hair dries quickly you may need to rewet it during the process. If you cut some sections when wet and others when dry you are more likely to have an uneven cut.
3. Comb hair to separate into sections. Try for smaller sections so you won’t be overwhelmed by the task of trimming the hair. The basic sections should be at minimum front top, each side, back top and back bottom. If your hair is layered then you need to divide sections for each of the layers.
4. Secure sections not being cut with the clips. You will need to focus on your hair one section at a time so get the hair not being cut out of your way.
5. Start small. Start on one side of your face. Use the comb to separate an amount of hair that when flattened between your fingers, is less than 2” wide and thin enough to see the spaces between the hair.
6. Follow the current style. You want to use your present style and cut as your template. Try to trim the same length off of each area – whether you want a short trim of ¼” or shooting for a ½” or more – be consistent throughout the style. This means watching for layers as well.
7. Pull the hair between your first and middle finger until you near the end of the strands. If you are trimming ¼” then pull the hair through until that much hair is visible on the cutting side of your hand.
8. Cut hair using your fingers as a guide. Slowly trim the hair being sure that you have a firm hold on the hair between your fingers. If you slip or angle the hold on your hair, you will have an uneven trim.
9. Repeat cuts throughout all the sections. Try to be patient. Trimming your own hair is time consuming. Work your way around your style.
10. Dry and style your hair as normal. Once dry any stragglers or uneven sections will become visible.
11. Enjoy your freshened style. Trimming the dead weight off the ends of your hair can leave your style refreshed and lighter. Let your hair swing and go out to enjoy your trimmed ‘do.

It is possible to learn how to trim your own hair but it takes patience and practice along with some tips for haircutting. Cutting hair is not difficult if you have a steady hand with the scissors and are willing to work at it, you can give yourself a trim with ease.

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