How to cut soft wispy bangs tutorial #curtainbangs #bangs #wispybangs, by Katerina on YouTube. 2 min 4 s.
- Video length
- 2 min 4 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry hair. Comb it straight down over your forehead and decide where you want the bangs to sit: brow, cheekbone or jaw level.
Section a triangle at the front. Trace from the inner corner of each eyebrow up to the crown, clip the rest of your hair back, and comb the triangle flat.
Split the triangle into three parts: a centre piece about 2 cm wide and a side piece on each side. Work on one part at a time.
Cut the centre piece first. Hold it between two fingers, slide down to the length you want, and snip straight across, leaving 1 cm extra for the next step.
Point cut the ends. Hold the scissors vertically and make small snips into the edge to soften the line and stop it looking blunt.
Angle the side pieces down toward your cheekbones. Hold each one between your fingers and cut on a diagonal so it blends into the rest of your hair.
Check the result with dry hair. Comb through, look straight ahead in the mirror, and trim 3 to 5 mm at a time until it sits right.
Style the bangs. Blow dry them forward with a round brush, then bend the ends slightly with a straightener for a soft, wispy finish.
Tips and common mistakes
Cut less than you think you need, because you can always take more off but cannot put it back.
Keep the scissors pointing down and away from your eyes, and never cut toward your face.
Use proper hair scissors, not kitchen or paper scissors, which crush the ends and cause frizz.
Take a photo of your last good fringe so you know the length you are aiming for.
Questions
Should I cut bangs wet or dry?
Dry, if you can. Wet hair looks longer and springs up as it dries, which is how bangs end up too short.
How wide should the section be?
About 2 to 3 cm either side of your centre part for soft bangs. A wider section gives heavier curtain bangs.
What if my bangs end up uneven?
Comb them straight down and take tiny 2 mm snips at the longest points. Small trims blend in, big ones do not.
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