The coronavirus crisis is spreading more and more and everyone's everyday life has changed completely. Governments are taking increasingly strict measures and, in addition to all restaurants and fitness studios, hair salons must also remain temporarily closed. Other beauty salons that are not legally required to do so do so voluntarily to protect their customers and employees. This means that many people are unable to keep their scheduled appointments. So what should you do if the...Bangs need to be cutor your hair needs a little freshening up? If your hairdressing appointment has been cancelled, then you have come to the right place! In this article we have many useful ones for youTips and detailed instructionsall about cutting hair yourself at home!
Since a lot of things can go wrong when cutting your hair yourself at home, it takes a lot of courage. If you can't make it to the salon at the moment, there are some important points you definitely need to keep in mind. It's not for nothing that training to become a hairdresser takes 3 years. Unfortunately, an uneven cut or bangs are not uncommon and if you are not sure that you can manage it, we would recommend that you wait for the next possible appointment with your trusted hairdresser.
Cutting your hair at home – what should you pay attention to?
Have you already decided to cut your hair yourself at home? Then you should definitely pay attention to the following things.
- The key is to start small with a few careful cuts. Right now is not the time to make big changes. Any woman can remove split ends, cut ends or shorten her bangs with the right tips. Complicated haircuts and new looks are better left to the hairdresser.
- It is better to cut your hair one millimeter at a time until you reach the desired length. Re-cutting is always possible, but you cannot undo what you have already cut. Extreme caution is required, especially with short haircuts such as the pixie, because then even the smallest mistakes are quickly visible.
- Use the right scissors – nail scissors or kitchen scissors cause split ends and can permanently damage hair. It is therefore better to invest in special hair scissors. This doesn't necessarily have to be professional - you can find suitable scissors in any well-stocked drugstore that don't cost a fortune. To get the best cut possible, you'll also need a small mirror, a comb, hair ties, or hair clips.
Should hair be wet or dry?
There is no right answer to the question of whether you should cut your hair wet or dry. It depends on your personal preferences and your hair structure. If this is your first time cutting your own hair at home and you're not sure what's best for you, think about your last visit to the hairdresser. Did the stylist cut the hair dry or wet? However, some professionals recommend the following:
- Straight hairIt is best to cut wet or slightly damp, as this is the only way to achieve the cleanest and straightest possible cut. But don't forget that wet hair looks longer. So it would be advisable to start small, then blow-dry briefly and check whether you have already achieved the desired length. It would also be helpful if you straightened your hair with a straightening iron after cutting and, if necessary, touched it up a bit.
- To have a better idea of how yourcurly hairwill fall after cutting, you should always cut them dry. Curls and waves when wet are actually much longer and it can happen that you misjudge the length and cut off too much.
Step by step instructions for the new hairstyle
The classic straight cut is easy to use at home with the right instructions. The hair is cut in the so-called U-shape or in other words - the front sections are a lot shorter than the back sections. And this is how it works:
- Wash your hair and dry it lightly with a towel.
- Comb thoroughly with a fine comb and then part the hair in the middle.
- Place the two halves of your hair forward over your shoulders. Start with one side.
- Take a narrow strand and comb it again. Hold the strand taut between your index and middle fingers and position it where you ultimately want to cut.
- Hold the tips upwards and the scissors at a slight angle and cut the hair below the fingers.
- Repeat the process with the remaining strands, always using the first section as a guide. After every 2-3 procedures, comb the ends of the hair to check whether all strands are of the same length.
- Repeat the technique with the other side. To make sure both sides are the same length, you can put on a striped t-shirt and use it as a guide. A fine comb can also help adjust the length.
Cutting split ends yourself is made easy with the twisting technique
To keep your mane healthy and prevent breakage, it is recommended to trim split ends every 4 to 6 weeks. The so-called twisting technique is ideal for cutting split ends yourself at home.
- First, slightly dampen your hair and comb it well.
- Divide the hair into strands about 2-3 centimeters wide using hair clips or hair ties.
- Now twist each strand together as tightly as possible from top to bottom.
- The broken ends stick out from the strand and are very easy to identify.
- Then carefully cut off the protruding tips with the appropriate scissors.
- Repeat the process with the remaining hair, making sure to section off the finished sections of hair.
Cut your own hair at home – make your own step cut instructions
No matter whether for short or long mane –a layered haircutmakes the hair look much more voluminous and lively. If you want a new, refreshing look, then follow our step-by-step instructions for cutting your hair in stages. This method works on both dry and slightly damp hair.
- If you want to cut your hair dry, we recommend that you first straighten it with a straightening iron.
- Comb your hair well and tie it into a tight ponytail at the highest point on the top of your head.
- Then pull your hair forward and hold the ponytail vertically upwards.
- Now hold the ends of the hair between your middle and index fingers and cut them straight to the desired length with scissors.
- This technique works so well because the top hair is essentially shorter than the lower ends and this automatically creates even, subtle layers.
This is how you can cut overgrown bangs yourself.
All women who wear bangs know how annoying it can be when they get too long and that regular trimming is an absolute must. However, this technique requires a bit of sensitivity and is rather unsuitable for people with clumsy or trembling hands. It is also advisable to cut your bangs dry - otherwise you run the risk of cutting off too much and making the forehead fringes too short.
- In the first step, separate the bangs from the remaining hair and tuck the side parts away with hair clips.
- Comb the bangs thoroughly and, if necessary, straighten them with a straightener.
- For a satisfactory result, it is better to work your way strand by strand.
- Now clamp a narrow strand between your index and middle fingers, angle the scissors slightly and cut off the lower section of hair.
- For slanted bangs, you should cut the sectioned hair in a slightly diagonal line, holding the scissors vertically. The tip of the scissors should point downwards.
Cut your own long bob
Whether short, long or asymmetrical - the trendy bob hairstyle has endless variations and is a timeless classic that will never go out of style. Are you already tired of your long hair and want a little change? Below we have something for the very brave among you and show you how to get a straight oneLong bob haircutcan cut yourself. All you need is a little skill and a hair tie. And it's that easy:
- Lightly moisten hair and comb through well.
- Tie into a low ponytail at the nape of your neck and then pull the hair tie down until it is the desired length.
- Then bend your head slightly downwards and cut the hair in a straight line below the hair tie.
Can you cut curly hair yourself at home?
All women who have naturally curly hair know that it needs special care to look beautiful and healthy. We therefore recommend that you wait for your hairdresser for a completely new cut. However, if you only want to cut the ends, we will explain how best to do this.
- In order to correctly assess the length, curly hair should always be cut dry and not brushed.
- Even if it takes a lot longer, it's better to work your way through strand by strand.
- Tuck away the top hair above the ears and start with the lower section of hair.
- Now take a small curl and cut it off where it looks undefined and broken.
- Check the result in the mirror after every 3-4 strands - this is the only way to guarantee an even cut.
- Once you're done with the bottom hair, repeat the process with the top hair.
