How to trim your own bangs during COVID-19 salon closures!, by Charleen Hess on YouTube. 8 min 18 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 18 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Wash and dry your hair, then style your bangs as you normally wear them. Do not trim bangs while they are wet, because wet hair looks longer and can spring up after drying.
Use the sharpest hair scissors you have. Do not use kitchen scissors or dull blades, because they can crush the hair and create an uneven line.
Comb your bangs straight down and decide whether you want a straight edge or longer corners. Keep the rest of your hair clipped back and out of the way.
Pinch your bangs into a section before you cut. Use a tight section for longer corners and a wider section for a straight edge.
Cut small bits at a time across the section. Start with less than you think you need, then comb the bangs down and check the length.
Work slowly from one side to the other and keep the scissors pointed down and away from your eyes. Stop often to check the shape in a mirror.
Leave the short loose hairs that hang below the main fringe alone. Do not keep cutting them, or you can make the bangs uneven.
Style your bangs again and check the result in a mirror. If one side is longer, take off tiny amounts only, then stop when the line looks even.
Tips and common mistakes
Cut bangs dry and styled, since wet hair can shrink as it dries and leave them too short.
Take off less than you think you need, because you cannot put hair back once it is cut.
Use sharp hair scissors and cut away from your eyes to avoid slips and split ends.
Do not chase every loose hair below the fringe, as this can make a patchy or uneven shape.
Questions
Can I trim my bangs while they are wet?
No. Trim them dry and styled, because wet hair can look longer and then spring up shorter when it dries.
What scissors should I use to cut bangs?
Use sharp hair scissors. Kitchen or craft scissors can be dull and may crush the ends instead of cutting them cleanly.
How much should I cut off at first?
Start with a tiny amount, such as a few millimeters, then comb and check. You can always cut more, but you cannot add hair back.
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.
