Want to trim your bangs at home between salon visits? Cutting your own fringe can be daunting, but with a few pro tips you can avoid a haircutting disaster. Follow this simple tutorial for DIY bangs without any botched results.
Start by letting your bangs lay naturally so you can see the proper length. Section off the rest of your hair. Resist holding the hair taut, as this can make bangs spring up after cutting. Allow your fringe to drape freely.
Arm yourself with hair-clipping scissors and a comb. Brush through your bangs, stopping a few centimeters from the ends. Begin with point cutting – holding scissors perpendicular to add texture. For blunt bangs, position scissors straight across. Use the comb as a guide and cut little by little.
Make small snips incrementally, checking length often. You can always trim more, but you can’t replace overcut hair. Once desired length is reached, add a few deeper point cuts throughout for extra layering.
If unsure, hide too-long bangs by sweeping them sideways and spraying lightly. Clip fringe up, spritz underneath, then blast with a hairdryer to create lift until your next salon visit. Follow these simple steps for DIY bangs done right.