this is your sign to cut bangs #haircut #diy, by Olivia Shadders on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 9
What you need
Steps
Start with clean, dry hair. Dry hair shows its real length, while wet bangs spring up shorter once they dry and can leave you with a fringe above your eyebrows.
Comb your hair forward and part a triangle section for the fringe. The two back corners sit at the arches of your eyebrows, and the point goes up to the middle of your crown.
Clip the rest of your hair back so only the fringe is loose. Tie long hair behind your shoulders so it does not fall into the section while you cut.
Comb the triangle straight down over your forehead. Decide your finish line and mark it with a clip, leaving the hair about 1 cm below your eyebrows to start.
Pinch the section between your index and middle fingers and slide them down to the marked length. Keep the hair flat and the tension even across your fingers.
Cut with the tips of the scissors, pointing them up into the ends rather than straight across. Small snips give a softer, more natural edge than one blunt cut.
Work from the middle outwards in thin sections, checking the mirror after each snip. Compare both sides often so the fringe stays level and even.
Soften the outer corners by angling the scissors down towards your cheekbones. This blends the fringe into the hair at the sides instead of leaving hard steps.
Comb the fringe down, let it settle, then trim any stray long strands. Style with a round brush or straighteners and sweep up the trimmings.
Tips and common mistakes
Use proper hair scissors only, since kitchen or craft scissors crush the ends and cause split tips.
Cut a little at a time and stop early, because you can always take more off but you cannot put it back.
Keep the scissors pointing away from your eyes and cut slowly, especially near the brow line.
Cut the fringe slightly longer at the sides so it curves into the rest of your hair.
Questions
Should I cut my bangs wet or dry?
Cut them dry or only very slightly damp. Wet hair stretches and looks longer, so it dries shorter than you planned.
What if I cut my fringe too short?
Leave it alone and let it grow for a couple of weeks. In the meantime, pin it to one side or use a headband and avoid trimming again to even it out.
Do I need special scissors?
Yes, a sharp pair of hair-cutting scissors makes a big difference. Sharp blades slice cleanly, while dull ones bend the hair and leave a ragged edge.
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