How To Trim Your Hair At Home Without Regrets

Trimming your hair at home saves your time and money, while maintaining your haircut. Most people avoid trimming, because they always ruin their haircuts and end up regretting it.

In this article, you will find out how to trim your hair at home with a pair of scissors. Successfully maintain your haircut within 10 minutes of haircutting.

The past year saw fewer visits to the barbershop or salon. Many people have taken to cutting their hair at home to avoid having it too long, shaggy or incontinence. We have some tips to help you cut your hair at home without crying if you're one of them!

Do not use kitchen scissors to cut your hair this is the first and most important tip. When people are fed up with their messy, untrimmed hair, they instinctively reach for the kitchen scissors. Even if you only need to trim a few inches from your bangs the type of scissors that you choose is crucial. The blades of hair cutting scissors are specifically designed for cutting hair. They are shorter and thinner, so it is possible to achieve a precise cut.

Prep...What You Should Do

Before you start cutting your hair with the scissors from your kitchen drawer, here are some things you can do to prepare for a great home haircut.

1. Grab a pair high-quality hair cutting scissors. You don't need to buy anything fancy for home trimmings. To get the best cut, you will need a pair fine point shears. You should pay attention to the blades. Choose something that is smaller than you can handle.
2. A comb with large teeth is also a good choice. A comb with wider teeth will give you a more delicate cut.
3. You should always have a towel on hand to catch your hair. This will prevent you from making a huge mess. For a quick and easy clean-up, let the hair fall on the towel and not onto the floor.
4. Use hair mist spray, or water bottled with water. To keep your hair clean, you will need to spray the area where you are cutting it with water. You can section the hair better by using a hair misting spray or water bottle.
5. Make sure to use hair clips, clips, or scrunchies to secure your hair. Then cut the desired sections. This step is important even though it seems easy and straightforward. To avoid accidentally cutting hair that you don't want, use clippers to separate the sections you need.

Now that you have all the necessary preparations, it is time to get started with the actual cutting. Once you are ready for cutting your hair, wash and dry it well.

Next, use your comb and pull small pieces of hair from the front. Keep the same amount of hair on your left and right. Then, pull the hair back to where you want your layers. Once you're ready to cut, twist your hair and then cut with the scissors. Continue to do so.

You may need to cut gear

• Hair cutting scissors: A sharp edge prevents your hair from moving too much or fluttering at the ends while you trim. You might consider precision scissors. Or you could order hair-cutting tools from an online store. These are razor-sharp so they should be treated with care.
• Short hair clippers: It's been difficult to find hair clippers since early 2020. This is an excellent alternative . If you are a solo pilot, this beginner-friendly trimmer may be helpful.

These are some tips to keep in mind

• Get help It can be difficult to cut your hair in the mirror. If possible, have someone help you trim your hair evenly and decide when you are done. You can use multiple mirrors if you don't have a partner and stop to look at your work.
• Take into consideration texture and length. It's easier to spot mistakes if your hair is curly, short, dry or textured.
• Start small. Have your ever used a magnifying glass to tweeze eyebrows only to realize that you have gone too far? The same principle applies for your hair. There's no way to cut off too much hair. You might be able to take a break for a while and then reassess your situation.
• Avoid horizontal cuts: While it might have looked badass in Disney's Mulan, you don't want your hair cut in a large horizontal line. You should hold your scissors straight up, not across your hair. Take a small amount at a time. This is particularly important when you are slicing bangs. Sometimes, horizontal lines are necessary to remove length. However, snipping vertically prevents your hair becoming too blunt--a sign of home-cutting. To make your cut appear more natural, make sure you do a vertical cut if you have cut horizontally. You can also hold your scissorsdiagonally if you don't feel confident enough to cut vertically.

Take your time

Remember that less is always more. When you are cutting, be conservative. You can always cut more, but it is not possible to replace what you have already cut. Although trimming your hair at home can seem daunting and a bit expensive, it is possible. You can do it with a set of good home-use hair cutting scissors and patience. You might never go to the salon again.

How to trim your hair

Be conservative. Don't be afraid to trim your hair. If you are unsure, you can always book an appointment with your stylist. Here is our top trimming advice and a few tutorials to help you get started.

1. After conditioning your hair, wash it and let it dry completely. Hair shrinks when it dries. This will prevent you from over-drying your hair. Before you start, get rid of any tangles with a brush. You can spray your hair with water if it is not straight.
2. You should have your shears, clippers, and a combing with you. Clips can be used to cut your hair into manageable sections. Instead of cutting the entire length of the blade, snip the ends with the shears.
3. Over your shoulders, wrap a cape or an old towel.
4. The following advice is best for your hair.

For Long Hair

Divide your hair into sections and cut it. One section at a time, bring it forward. Then decide how much you want to cut. We recommend a quarter to half of an inch. Cut a little less than what you think is necessary. To add texture, trim the length.

For Short Hair

A damp hairstyle can help with short hair. It is a good idea to have someone else do it. It's better to do less than you think. If you are using shears, your assistant should start from the sides and work their way around your head. A comb can be used to guide the shears and help determine where to cut. Trimming around the ears should be done with care. This video shows you how to cut a classic, short haircut with shears.

Curly hair

Your curl type will determine the type of trim you choose. For looser curls 2A-3B, you can use this tutorial . This instructs you to dry your hair and then to trim the curls at an angle for voluminous results.

You can achieve tighter curls by sectioning your hair and gently detangling it. Use firm pressure as you trim to prevent your hair from moving too much.

You may find it helpful to adjust the video to suit your curl pattern or hair shape. YouTube is your friend. Curly hair is a complex beast, so take your time and only work on small sections.

For Kids' Hair

A haircut isn't too difficult if you can get your kids to sit still. This guide will help you blend short haircuts and deal with cowlicks. Here's a tutorial for classic, shaggy toddler haircuts. If in doubt, you can always use either a bowl or a headband. This method should not be used if they are older. A bowl cut will not help your social standing by high school. Although the nineties are back in fashion, it is not to the extent.

 

Trimming bangs

Stylists won't recommend you doing your own bangs if you don't have them already. Don't do bangs yourself. These are difficult to do correctly and can take forever for a fringe to grow out. Clip-ins are a better option. You might consider buying some clip-ins.