Sure,
it’s advisable to go to a salon and have your bangs
trimmed, but let’s face it; our lives are busy and it’s
just not possible to get to a salon to have them trimmed
all of the time. Here’s how to do it yourself.
The
first thing you will want to invest in is a good pair of
scissors. Don’t just run out and buy any old scissors
either. If you’re going to cut your hair, you’ll want to
purchase scissors that are meant for cutting hair. They
should be pointed and the blade no longer than
6
inches.
Start
with clean dry hair. Cutting your bangs while they are wet
can cause you to trim them too short since the hair
shrinks when dry. If you experience frizz with your hair,
apply an anti-frizz product to help control the problem
and then blow dry hair straight.
Next,
clip any hair you are not cutting, up and out of the way.
Comb the desired amount of hair down gather that amount
between your index and middle finger to form an even line
at the center of your face.
Holding
hair securely without stretching, start at a 45-degree
angle and slowly snip a small amount of the bangs moving
from left to right. You can always trim more if needed.
Now check the length. If you want to trim more of your
bangs, then repeat the cutting step from left to right
until you have the desired length.
If you
want to add layers, take a section of your bangs between
your index and middle finger and pull hair vertically
above the head. Then, sliding your hand upwards, leave
about an inch above your fingers and cut across to a point
above your fingers. Repeat with the other sections until
you have the amount of layers, you desire.
If you
have shaggy bangs, use a brand new, disposable single-blade
razor instead of scissors. To cut bangs with a razor,
firmly pull bangs with your index and middle finger and
slide fingers down to end of hair. Slide the razor across
the bangs, just above your fingers.
A Few
Things to Keep in Mind:
·
Avoid stretching the hair while you are cutting. Doing so
can make the bangs shorter than you really want.
·
Don’t raise your eyebrows or cross your legs when cutting
your bangs since this can cause the end hair results to be
shorter in length.
·
If you have naturally curly hair, allow extra length since
your hair will shorten when retaining its natural length.
·
Wear an old shirt to avoid a big hairy mess and itching.
This way once you are done trimming your hair you can
remove the shirt and not have to worry about getting hair
everywhere.
·
You may also want to trim your hair over a trashcan
instead of the sink. Trimming your hair over the sink can
cause a clogged drain and that’s something you probably
don’t want to have to deal with.
Finally,
do visit a salon when you can afford the time to have your
bangs trimmed. Often, salons will be happy to trim your
bangs for free if you are a regular customer. Happy
Trimming!
