How to Cut Your Own Hair at Home with Just a Pair of Scissors, by akili jadan on YouTube. 10 min 48 s.
- Video length
- 10 min 48 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Wash your hair and let it dry until it is damp, not dripping. Comb it straight so there are no knots, then set up a mirror in a bright room.
Put on a cape or an old towel and clip the rest of your hair back. Work on one small section at a time so you can see the line you are cutting.
For a fringe, comb the front section straight down over your face. Pinch it between two fingers and slide down to the length you want, leaving an extra centimetre.
Cut into the hair with the tips of the scissors, pointing them up into the ends. Make small snips rather than one big cut, and check the mirror after every few snips.
For overall length, part the hair into four sections and tie or clip each one. Cut a small amount from the ends, then compare both sides before going shorter.
Keep the scissors parallel to the hair ends for a blunt line, or at a slight angle for a softer edge. Never cut across the hair in one go.
Check the back with a hand mirror or ask someone to look. Even out any long strands a little at a time, then comb through and check again.
Tips and common mistakes
Use sharp hairdressing scissors. Kitchen or paper scissors crush the ends and cause split hair.
Cut less than you think you need. You can always take off more, but you cannot put hair back.
Cut a fringe dry, because wet hair shrinks as it dries and can end up too short.
Keep the scissor points away from your eyes and cut slowly around the face.
Questions
Can I cut my own hair with normal household scissors?
It is possible but not ideal. Sharp hair scissors give a cleaner line and are less likely to pull or split the ends.
How do I fix a fringe that is too short?
Leave it alone and let it grow. You can pin it to one side or use a small amount of styling wax to blend it while it grows out.
Should I cut my hair wet or dry?
Cut the fringe dry so you can see the final length. For the rest of the hair, damp hair is easier to comb and control.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
