If you're on a tight budget, getting your own hair cut at home instead of going to the salon can help you save money. Armed with the right equipment and a lot of patience, you can cut your own hair well. This article contains a number of methods for cutting your own hair. The method you choose will depend on the hairstyle you want, whether it's a bold cut or with layers. In general, most hair cutting methods at home recommend layers because bold and elegant cuts are more difficult to achieve at home.
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Method 1 of 9: Preparing Equipment for Haircut
Step 1. Buy a high quality hair clipper
You can find them at your local drugstore or beauty supply store. The price of scissors ranges from IDR 50,000 to IDR 220,000. Try to choose small scissors with a blade about 5-7.5 cm long. The shorter the blade of the scissors, the easier it is for you to control what is being cut.
Step 2. Choose the desired haircut
Knowing what kind of hairstyle you want before starting your preparation will keep you focused and make mistakes less likely.
- For references to hairstyles, look at celebrity photos on the internet, or just flip through hairstyle magazines (you can buy them at newsstands or bookstores); experiment with hair in front of a mirror to see what it would look like at different lengths; Print yourself a photo and sketch different hairstyles on your face.
- It's best not to rush into making a decision. If you decide to cut your long hair really short, take at least a few days to think about it before making a decision. It's possible that you're just not happy, and once those emotions pass, you may feel like you're missing out on that long hair.
Step 3. Decide whether to cut your hair wet or dry
Many professionals recommend cutting your hair wet because it's easier to handle and control. Some professionals also recommend cutting your hair dry as it allows you to see the cut in real time and correct any oddities such as cowclicks or curls.
- If you cut your hair wet, cut it at least a few inches longer than your target, as the hair will shrink and look shorter as it dries. (Some people report that their hair shrinks by about 10 cm from wet to dry).
- Cutting your hair dry may result in an uneven cut.
Step 4. Prepare hair for cutting
If you cut your hair wet, wash it with shampoo and apply conditioner to the hair, remove excess water by wrapping the hair in a towel and squeezing it, then comb the wet hair straight. If you want to cut your hair dry, wash and dry your hair, part your hair as you normally would, then style it as closely as possible to your usual style.
- If you normally straighten your hair, straighten it before cutting it.
- Do not apply any product to dry hair before cutting it as it will make it difficult for you to evaluate the actual haircut.
Method 2 of 9: Cutting Hair in a Low Ponytail Method
Step 1. Start with clean, damp hair
If you just shampooed your hair, there's no need to wash it again. You can wet it by spraying a little clean water.
Step 2. Part the hair in the middle
Make the cleavage as straight as possible. Use a fine-toothed comb to comb the hair on each side of the hair.
Step 3. Pull your hair back and tie it into a low ponytail at the nape of the neck
Use a fine-toothed comb, making sure the hair is pulled tight and flat against the head as you pull it to tie it into a tight ponytail.
- Comb through all sections of your hair to make sure that nothing sticks out before you pull it into a ponytail.
- Make sure that the ponytail is in the center of the back of the head, and is very low at the nape of the neck.
Step 4. Tie one more piece of rubber in the hair, just above where you want to cut it
If you cut the whole pigtail, there is no need to make another pigtail.
Step 5. Slowly pull the ponytail toward the ceiling
When pulling make sure the position of the ponytail at the nape of the neck does not become loose.
Step 6. Trim the excess hair from under the pigtails
When cutting it, do it little by little. Don't try to cut all of your hair at once. Make sure the end of the ponytail is as flat as possible.
Step 7. Untie the ponytail and toss your hair
Step 8. Assess and improve
If the cut isn't as flat as you'd like it to be, you can try trimming it and trimming it again. Don't cut it any shorter, you can simply braid it, hold it tightly with one hand, and smooth out any hair that isn't the same length as the other.
Method 3 of 9: Using the Twist Method
Step 1. Comb all the hair together at the top of your head and twist it tightly
Step 2. Cut as much hair as you want
Hold the hair tightly above your head, then clip it (make sure the scissors are inward).
Step 3. Release
Let the hair fall loose again and comb it.
Step 4. Twist the hair in the opposite direction
While pulling the hair up again, twist it in the opposite direction.
Step 5. Trim the messy hair
While holding the twisted hair over your head once more, recheck the ends and clip off any hairs that are sticking out.
Step 6. Remove the hair and comb it
Let the hair fall loose and comb it. You can arrange it however you like.
Method 4 of 9: Using the Twisted Method for a Pixie Cut
Step 1. Separate the bangs at the front of the hair
If you want longer bangs, separate some of your hair from the top of your head before starting to cut more hair. If you're not interested in bangs, move on to the next step.
- How you cut your bangs will depend on the style of the pixie cut you want. If you want thin bangs that blend into the pixie cut, trim the bangs inward at a 75-degree angle while sliding diagonally across the face.
- For more defined bangs, cut the hair straight from the left ear to the right ear, doing it a little at a time.
Step 2. Comb all the hair to the top of your head and twist it tightly
Step 3. Cut your hair
Place your fingers near the bottom of your desired length of hair, and cut right where it is.
Step 4. Comb your new short hair
Step 5. Take a thin vertical row of hair, and cut it vertically up, or down
While doing so, trim as many times as you want to get the length you want.
Step 6. Continue cutting all the hair
Cut the entire hair, do it little by little until all the hair looks balanced.
Method 5 of 9: Haircut with High Ponytail Method
Step 1. Wash your hair until it is clean and wet
If you've just washed your hair, don't do it again. You simply wet the hair with a spray bottle and clean water.
Step 2. Bend over with your head down
If you don't feel comfortable having to turn your head over to cut your hair, you can apply the high pigtail method while standing straight. You can simply hold the ponytail high above your head with one hand while following all the steps below.
Step 3. Comb or brush your hair into a ponytail near the top of your head
Do this while you are still in a bent position, with your head down.
For an even cut as possible, try to make the ponytail right in the middle of the crown of the head
Step 4. Tie the ponytail tightly with an elastic band
Tie the first rubber band as close to the scalp as possible so the hair can't slip out.
Step 5. Tie one more rubber band some distance away from the first rubber band
This second rubber band will be just below the position where you will make the cut.
Step 6. Cut the hair just above the second rubber band
While holding the bottom of the hair firmly in one hand, hold the scissors in the other and use them to cut the hair.
It's best not to try to trim the entire ponytail at once. Trim little by little until you have cut the entire pigtail
Step 7. Remove the ponytail
Remove the first rubber band and toss the hair. Comb your hair and run your fingers through the hair.
Step 8. Do the final touches
If the cut looks too firm or uneven, flip your hair one more time and tie it at the top of your head, right in the middle. Then, holding the ponytail in one hand, trim the strands of hair that stick out from the ends of the ponytail.
- There shouldn't be a lot of hair sticking out. If you notice a lot of hair sticking out, move the ponytail around your head until you find most of the hair is trimmed evenly when held in your hand.
- For a natural look, you can make a small cut upward on the bangs. This cut will soften the ends of the hair so that the haircut is not too firm. Plus, this cutout will also give it a shaggy look, blending any uneven parts into a stylish piece.
Method 6 of 9: Cutting Hair in Front Ponytails
Step 1. Make sure your hair is clean, tangle free and dry
This is especially important before you start cutting, especially if your hair is very curly. This method is applied to dry hair. So, there's no need to wash your hair, unless it's dirty//oily.
Step 2. Turn your head down
Step 3. Brush your hair and tie it into a ponytail in the middle of your forehead
With your head still upside down, brush your hair forward and gather it together, then tie it into a ponytail starting right at your hairline, in the middle of your forehead.
Imagine a unicorn horn
Step 4. Determine the length of the first hair layer
Would you like to have thin bangs that are at the brow level or layers that start at the chin? Measure the distance between the ends of the bangs on the forehead to where the first layer of hair begins.
Use a comb to measure this distance
Step 5. Hold the ponytail firmly in one hand and cut the hair with the other
Take scissors and cut the ponytail to the length measured with a comb.
Step 6. Trim the rough end of the ponytail
Change the grip on the scissors now and, pointing the scissors straight at the hair, trim the rough ends of the ponytail until it looks like a shaving brush (the ends of the hair look graded and soft), without any stiff looking lines.
Be careful and lean forward when cutting so that the tip of the scissors doesn't go into the eye or the piece of hair doesn't get into the eye
Step 7. Remove the rubber band and flick your head so that the hair falls loose into their respective positions
Step 8. Style your hair as you wish
Method 7 of 9: Haircut in Two Pigtails
Step 1. Start with clean, dry, combed hair
If your hair is wavy, it's best to straighten it first.
Step 2. Part the hair right down the middle
Using fine toothed teeth, part the hair into two equal parts. To ensure that the cleavage line is perfectly straight, and that both sides of the cleavage are equal, use glass.
Step 3. Make a low pigtail
Tie the two sections of hair into two separate pigtails (also known as pigtails). Make sure to position the two pigtails at the bottom of the head, behind and under the ears (close to where the hairline meets the neck on each side of the head.
Step 4. Fasten the two pigtails
To secure each pigtail, reach a section of hair a few inches below the rubber band, and divide it in half and hold each section in one hand. Then gently pull the two halves away from each other so that the rubber band moves up, closer to the base of the head.
Step 5. Pull the rubber band around the pigtail down slowly, and evenly
After reaching the desired length, STOP!
Step 6. Cut the hair just below the rubber band
Do the same for both pigtails. If you cut your hair straight across, it will look uneven. For a more natural result, hold the scissors at a 45-degree angle and clip them up, toward the hair.
Step 7. Remove the pigtail fasteners
After cutting each pigtail, you'll notice the hairs will meet at a point at the back of the head.
If you like the V shape at the back of your hair, move on to the next step. If you don't like it, you can remove the V end by tying your hair into a single ponytail at the nape of the neck, and then trimming the point
Step 8. Trim the cut
Flatten the ends of your hair and trim the sections of hair that look longer than the rest. If you want a more natural, less messy style, change the angle of the scissors as you cut. For example, choose between an angle of 75 to 125 degrees.
Method 8 of 9: Haircut with the Somersault Method
Step 1. Wash your hair and dry it with a towel
There is no need to use a hairdryer as the hair must be slightly damp to apply this method.
Step 2. Place a towel on the floor in front of you
Towels serve to accommodate the cut hair pieces.
Step 3. Turn your head upside down and brush your hair toward the floor
Step 4. Do the cutting little by little, moving from left to right
After cutting a section of hair, run your fingers through the hair to ensure an even cut.
Trim less than desired as the hair will be slightly shorter when dry. Remember, you can always cut it shorter if you need to. Go slowly and apply conservative methods when cutting
Step 5. Straighten the body and examine the cut
When you're done cutting, you'll get an even haircut with several longer layers.
Method 9 of 9: Cutting Hair Back to Front Method
Step 1. Make sure your hair is clean and damp
If your hair has just been washed, you don't need to wash it again, just spray it with clean water.
Step 2. Stand in front of the mirror
If possible, stand in front of a large mirror (like the one in the bathroom), with the other mirror at the back so you can see what is being done from both sides.
Step 3. Comb the hair according to the desired part
Do this while placing your head in a neutral position (don't tilt it to one side or too forward or backward).
Step 4. Divide the hair into eight sections
Divide the hair into the following sections: bangs, top front (left and right), top back (left and right), sides (left and right), and a section at the nape of the neck. Wrap each section of hair around your fingers before pinning them up so they don't interfere. Leave the hair at the nape of the neck. You'll start with this section because cutting hair from the back to the front is easier than the other way around.
If your hair is thick, you may need to divide it again into sections, especially at the top of the front and top of the back of the head, and the nape of the neck
Step 5. Hold the comb properly
You'll need to hold the scissors in different ways, depending on the type of haircut you want.
- If you want a firm (straight) cut, you should hold the scissors horizontally while cutting your hair.
- If you want a softer, more natural and layered look, you'll need to reposition the scissors to a 45 degree angle and cut upwards, toward the hair, doing small diagonal cuts.
- For thinner ends (like for bangs), first cut the hair to the desired length, then, making a near-vertical angle with the scissors, cut upwards in one quick motion toward the hair. Do only a few cuts like this for each section of hair, otherwise the result will look too thin and sparse.
Step 6. Start cutting hair at the nape of the neck
Comb the hair in that section, holding it tightly with your index and middle fingers (as if the two fingers were scissors cutting a strand of hair), then pull the hair loose, and slide your finger down until it is above the section to be cut, then use scissors to cut just below the finger.
Step 7. Continue cutting the rest of the hair in the same way
Once you are satisfied with the results of the cut at the nape of the neck, remove the top right back and cut that part. Then lower the top of the left back and cut it so that it is the same length as the top of the right back and neck.
- Work from back to front, section at a time, until all the hair has been trimmed evenly.
- Don't forget to comb each section before cutting it.
- If sections of hair start to dry before cutting, spray them with water before combing or cutting them.
Step 8. Add layers
When you're done cutting all your hair to the same length, you can add layers. To get a natural look, you can cut a small section of hair randomly.
When layering on longer hair, it's important to create a variety of layers of medium length for a professional, graded look
Step 9. Wash and dry hair
Wash with shampoo, then apply conditioner and rinse hair thoroughly. Then dry your hair with a towel or with a hairdryer, it's up to you.
Step 10. Trim untidy parts
Once your hair is clean and dry, double-check to make sure all sections are trimmed evenly and the layers you created are blending together perfectly.
You may find uneven sections over time. Don't be upset, just fix it when you find it
Tips
- Consider your hair type before choosing a haircut method. If your hair is curly, the twist or pigtail method may not produce satisfactory results. If your hair is straight, it may be better to use a ponytail or back-to-front method.
- Remember to cut your hair slowly and make changes little by little. Maybe you should try cutting just a few sections of your hair before trying a whole new hairstyle. That way, you can get used to your own hair type and get used to cutting your hair. You will gain experience and become more confident with your growing abilities.
- Don't be stubborn. If your piece looks messy and messy, it's probably best not to try fixing it yourself. Go to the hairdresser!
- Always cut less than the actual target so you don't go too short. You can always cut it back if necessary.
- Make sure you cut your hair in a bright room. Poor lighting will increase the chances of making mistakes. If the room you're going to use isn't bright enough, consider moving to another room or bringing an extra light.
- If you're trimming your bangs, consider tackling your hair tightly to your head and running a line across it with colored eyeliner to mark where you're going to cut it.
Warning
- Be careful when using scissors, especially if you're cutting your hair behind your head and don't see the whole hand.
- If you don't have much experience, don't cut your hair before an important event (wedding, birthday) or meeting (job interview, presentation). That way, if something goes wrong, there's still time to go to the salon and have a professional stylist fix it.
- If you are under 18 and live with your parents, let them know you want to cut your own hair. Just make sure they don't mind, they might even be willing to help.
