Cutting curls requires you to check the curls individually rather than cutting them uniformly. Failure to use certain curly hair cutting techniques can result in pyramid-shaped hair or very frizzy hair. Using a different technique can give you the desired result, whether you want to cut someone else's hair or your own.
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Part 1 of 4: Starting the Hair Cutting Process
Step 1. Prepare the equipment
You need good scissors. The scissors must be very sharp, as blunt scissors will not produce a good cut. You'll also need tongs or a hair tie if you want to part your hair as well as a wide-toothed comb.
- Use special scissors to cut hair only. If used for cutting other things, the scissors will blunt, making it more difficult to cut hair.
- Do not use a razor as it can make curly hair more frizzy.
Step 2. Unravel the tangled hair
It is very easy to untangle hair if it is slightly wet. Use a wide-toothed comb instead of a regular hairbrush or comb. Start at the roots of your hair and work your way down, gently pulling out the tangled hair with a comb.
If a section of tangled hair is particularly difficult to untangle, see if it needs to be trimmed slightly to untangle it
Step 3. Handle dry or almost dry hair
Although hair can be washed first, you should handle frizzy hair dry. That way, it's easier to cut your hair the way you want, as the length of the hair changes between dry and wet hair.
- Some hair stylists also think that hair that is good for cutting is hair that is damp. Mainly because the drying time is not too long. Just make sure that most of the curls have been kneaded before cutting, so you can get a haircut idea.
- Another option is to spray dry hair with a light leave-in conditioner, so you get the benefits of both.
Part 2 of 4: Cutting Your Own Hair
Step 1. Try a bob haircut
If you're in the mood for a short bob, start by washing and drying your hair. You need to add a leave-in conditioner to your hair. Comb your hair and tie it in a low ponytail. The ponytail should not be too close to the head.
- Make sure all loose hair is combed and straightened as much as possible. Once your hair is tied in a ponytail, pull the rubber band down 2 or 5 cm. Cut the hair under the rubber in a straight position.
- Remove the lock. Comb your hair and tie a high ponytail at the very top of your head. After all the hair is combed straight, cut the hair at the top, about 5 cm from the ends of the hair.
- Comb your hair and you're done.
Step 2. Find and straighten your hair through the mirror
This method is best done in front of a magnifying mirror. That way, you can actually see what's been done. The purpose of finding and straightening hair is to cut the damaged hair.
- The "dusting" technique is lighter than the "trimming" technique, which means that the hair isn't cut too much.
- Work small sections of hair one at a time. Hold the hair in front of the mirror so you can see which part is damaged.
- Trim the curly ends of the damaged hair. Once all the damaged ends in one section have been treated, move on to the next section.
- Pinch back the sections of hair that have been cut ends.
Step 3. Find and trim the hair section by twisting the hair
Start with untangled hair. Twist the hair into small sections. That is, curl the hair around your fingers until the damaged ends are visible. Cut the ends of the hair that can be cut.
- Make sure your hair is dry or damp before starting this method.
- You can also do this with small braids. The sections of hair should be about 2.5 cm thick. Cut to 1/2 part of the thickness of the hair measuring 2.5 cm
- Pinch or tie back the parts that have been cut off.
Step 4. Use your fingers to find and smooth the hair
Another way to find damage is to use your fingers to feel it. As you move your fingers through the hair, feel for the damaged ends. If there is, cut it a little.
- This method is also best done with dry or damp hair.
- When you've finished working on a section, pinch it back.
Part 3 of 4: Cutting Other People's Hair with Trimming or Dusting Techniques
Step 1. Divide the hair into small sections
When dividing your hair, twist or braid your hair to keep it in small sections. You can also use small tongs if you prefer.
- Hair that is divided into smaller sections is perfect for this method, as it is easier to handle.
- Try to divide each hair as thick as 2.5 cm, so if your hair is thin, you can divide it slightly larger.
Step 2. Handle sections of hair one at a time
To work on each section, remove the braid or hair clip. Comb the hair, spreading it between the tips of the fingers. Stretch your hair straight so that the ends of your hair extend from your fingertips.
Make sure not to use a hairbrush, as this can tangle your hair. Use only a wide-toothed comb
Step 3. Trim your hair by trimming or dusting it as much as you want
The "dusting" technique simply cuts the ends of the damaged hair, while the "trimming" technique involves trimming the ends of the hair a little more. Any technique doesn't matter. It just depends on personal choice.
With the hair between your fingers, trim the ends. Cut in a straight position. The straight position works here as it only cuts very small sections of hair
Step 4. Switch to the head
When doing so, be sure to pin back the sections of hair that have been treated. The same part should not be handled twice.
- You can use a larger bobby pin to pin back the clipped hair.
- You can braid or twist sections of hair back so they don't interfere with the haircut.
Step 5. Perform a final check
When you're done trimming the ends, remove all the twisted hair. Straighten the hair to make sure there are no untidy hair. With curly hair, it will not create perfectly flat hair, but cut the sections of hair that look thick or long.
Part 4 of 4: Cutting Other People's Hair
Step 1. Ask the person who will be getting their hair cut to raise their head
The way you can deal with curly hair is to ask the person to tilt their head up. Take the top layer of hair and let the ends hang down.
- Alternatively, you can also ask the person to flip their hair.
- The goal of this technique is to create instant, graded layers of hair.
Step 2. Cut the hair
With the hair in hand, cut the hair obliquely, trimming the ends. You can't cut all the hair. With curly hair, you don't have to cut straight like you do with straight hair.
One way that you can use is to comb a section of hair. Use your fingers to grip the hair and move to the ends of the hair. Trim the hair from the outside of your hand and not between your fingers. Cut at an angle downward, moving on the fingers, and being careful not to cut the hand. This method can help create texture
Step 3. Thin the hair a little
If the hair looks large, take each curly hair cut. Cut in an inward, as you do when you flip your hair.
Basically, you have to keep picking up the curls to trim the ends a bit so the hair doesn't look too big
Step 4. Create hair layers
Layers of hair help shape curly hair. Long coats are often good to apply, with the shortest layers at chin length and the rest starting from there.
- However, you can also opt for very short layers of hair. Make sure the layer is at least 5 cm long for the entire hair. While cutting, shape the hair according to the shape of the person's head.
- Some people rely on a short layer of hair, with the top layer 12-15 cm long. You have to find what works best for each hair type.
- The flipping technique helps create a natural layer of hair, so if you like this method, you don't need to add any more layers. To add layers, do a downward cut along the length of the hair, shortening the hair from top to bottom.
- However, you can also use hair clips to create layers of hair. Pin most of the hair to cut the bottom layer of hair. Unscrew a section of hair and create a layer of hair. Continue until you have as many layers of hair as you want.
Step 5. Trim the split ends
While flipping your hair can help create layers of hair, it doesn't treat split ends in the lower layers. Pay attention to the lower part of the hair and pick up the hair that has split ends.
Take the hair and cut the ends
Step 6. Pay attention to the hair completely
When you're done, do a final check. Look for unkempt hair and haircuts that don't fit. Make sure to pay close attention to the person so you can tell if there's a problem and don't forget to check the back.
