How to Cut Bangs at Home - TheSalonGuy, by TheSalonGuy on YouTube. 8 min 23 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 23 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Wash and dry your hair fully, then comb out all knots. Dry hair shows its true length, so you are less likely to cut too short.
Part your hair where you wear it and section a triangle from the inner corner of each eyebrow up to the crown. Clip the rest back.
Comb the triangle straight down and pinch it between your index and middle fingers. Keep the hair flat and the tension even.
Trim across the section in small snips, keeping the scissors level with your eyebrows. Cut about 1 cm below the brow to leave room for styling.
Point the scissors upward and snip into the ends in small vertical cuts. This softens the line and removes any heavy corners.
Release the section and check the length in a mirror. Trim any longer strands a few millimetres at a time.
Blend the outer edges into the rest of your hair with short vertical snips. Keep the scissors pointed away from your eyes and cut slowly.
Tips and common mistakes
Cut less than you think you need, because you can always take off more but you cannot put hair back.
Use sharp hairdressing scissors, not kitchen or craft scissors, which crush the ends and cause split tips.
Check the fringe with a hand mirror as you go so both sides stay level.
Avoid cutting when hair is wet, since wet hair stretches and can spring up shorter as it dries.
Questions
How much should I cut off on the first pass?
Start about 1 cm below your eyebrow and take off small amounts. Leave extra length until you see how the fringe sits.
Can I fix bangs that are already too short?
Let them grow for a few weeks and use a small amount of styling gel or clip them to one side. Trimming the sides can make short bangs look more intentional.
Do I need to wash my hair first?
Yes, clean hair is easier to comb and section. Dry it fully before cutting so the length is accurate.
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