How to DIY Style and Cut Your Own Hair

You can learn a lot about a person from the way they wear their hair. Many of us use the style and cut of our coiffe to express our personality from funky colored pixie cuts to long, blown out locks. However, the upkeep of these trendy ‘dos can lob a noticeable hit to the budget. After all, trips to a reputable salon aren’t cheap.

Perhaps you’ve wondered if it’s possible to achieve the same trendy look without the hefty salon price tag. After all, when money is tight, personal styling is often one of the first things to go. 

Before you style and cut your own hair there are a few things you should know. Keep reading to learn more. 

3 Haircuts to Try at Home

If you’re looking to make a drastic change to the length or shape of your hair, it’s probably best to leave it to the professionals unless you want to become one of those home haircut horror stories. However there are less dramatic, easier ways to style and cut your hair at home, like these three beginner cuts. 

Remove Split Ends

This at-home trim is a must – in fact many stylists recommend that women or men with medium to long hair trim split ends as soon as they see them. This will stop the hair from continuing to split up the shaft until you can get in for a full haircut. To trim your split ends, simply identify the broken stands and cut just above the damage; don’t get carried away, just trim the damaged strands! 

Trim Your Bangs

If bangs are a part of your look, trimming them can save you money in between trips to your stylist. First off, don’t cut your bangs wet, as they will be shorter when dry and you may not like the length when you’re finished! 

Start with dry bangs, styled as you would normally wear them and then slowly point cut into your bangs, taking off a little at a time. Remember, you can always cut more but you can never glue more hair back on. 

Add a Few Layers

If you’re looking to add texture and dimension to your hair cut with gradual layers, try these DIY style and cut tips. To layer your hair, start by gathering wet hair into a high ponytail at the front of your head, a unicorn pony tail if you will. Next, cut your hair straight across, taking off an inch, or however much you want to remove. When you take your hair out of the ponytail, you should have gentle, flattering layers.

Invest in the Right Tools

You don’t want to hack away at your hair with your craft or kitchen shears – they are too dull and won’t leave you with a quality cut. If you’re serious about at-home haircuts, you’ll want to invest in a pair of professional hair scissors from a local salon supply store. 

If you plan on additional styling, you’ll also want half a dozen hair clips to hold your hair out of place while you work on certain sections. To avoid excess damage, heat-style sparingly and brush your hair using a gentle brush or wide-tooth come to minimize dryness and splitting. You can also invest in a satin pillowcase to minimize damage while sleeping. 

How do you style and cut your own hair at home? What are your favorite tips and tools? Share what you know with us in the comments section below. 

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