HOW TO CUT BANGS AT HOME trending wispy bang tutorial, by Mallory Brooke on YouTube. 6 min 45 s.
- Video length
- 6 min 45 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Wash and dry your hair completely, then comb it smooth. Cutting dry hair matters because wet hair springs up shorter once it dries.
Part your hair down the middle and comb the front section forward. Use clips to hold the rest of your hair back.
Take a small triangle of hair from the centre of your hairline, about the width of your two middle fingers.
Comb that section straight down and pinch it between two fingers at the length you want. Leave a little extra for shrinkage.
Point the scissors up into the hair and make small vertical snips along the ends. This softens the line and creates the wispy look.
Release the section and check it in the mirror. Trim tiny amounts at a time and compare both sides with your head straight.
Blend the outer edges by angling small cuts down toward your cheekbones so the bangs merge into the rest of your hair.
Style with a flat iron, bending the ends slightly inward, then finish with a light mist of hairspray for texture.
Tips and common mistakes
Cut less than you want to remove. You can always take more off, but you cannot put it back.
Use proper hair scissors only. Craft or kitchen scissors crush the ends and cause frizz.
Keep your fingers clear of the blade path and cut slowly, especially near your eyes.
Check the length with your head straight, not tilted, or one side will end up longer.
Questions
Should I cut my bangs wet or dry?
Cut them dry. Wet hair shrinks as it dries, so wet cutting often leaves bangs shorter than planned.
How do I fix bangs that came out uneven?
Let them dry and style them first, since bangs often look uneven before styling. Then take tiny vertical snips at the longest points to even them out.
Do I need special scissors?
Yes, sharp hair-cutting scissors give a clean cut. Dull or household scissors fray the ends and make wispy bangs look frizzy.
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