Layered hair frames and enhances the features and therefore represents an excellent choice for any face shape. If you want to try a layered cut but would rather not spend money on an expensive hair salon, there are simple techniques you can try at home. Below find out how to style long and short hair.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Scaling Long Hair
Step 1. Prepare your hair for scaling
Start with clean, dry hair, as controlling the length by working on wet hair is more complicated. Use a wide-toothed comb to remove all the knots, so that the scaling you will achieve is precise.
Step 2. Gather the hair at the top of the head
Lean down until you are upside down, comb your hair forward and make a high ponytail with your hands. Tie it with a hair elastic, then flip your head back to a standing position. Make sure that the section of hair in contact with the head is smooth evenly; any protrusions or tangles could result in an untidy scaling.
Step 3. Move the elastic towards the end of the tail
Slide it down until it reaches a few centimeters from the end of the tail. If you want a slightly layered cut, slide the elastic until leaving only a couple of centimeters of hair inside the tail. For a more showy layering, leave a few inches of extra hair in the ponytail.
To prevent it from turning into a mullet, slide the elastic until a few strands of hair slip out around the nape of the neck
Step 4. Cut the end of the tail
Keep the hair still at the height of the elastic to prevent it from melting. Use a sharp pair of hairdressing scissors to cut the hair just above the elastic, then shake the hair.
- If you have very thick hair, you may need to cut your ponytail by splitting it into more than one section. Just make sure you cut each section to the same length, just above the elastic.
- Be careful not to cut at an angle and not to miss the scissors. Cut straight for a regular grading.
Step 5. Examine the scaling
With this method you create some locks that frame the face in the front and longer locks behind the head. If you want to adjust the length of the strands, use scissors to carefully trim them individually.
Make sure you take it slow and cut carefully to reduce the chances of getting it wrong or cutting too much hair
Method 2 of 2: Scaling Short Hair
Step 1. Prepare your hair for scaling
It is advisable to scale short hair when wet, so that you can cut it more precisely. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner as usual, then use a towel to absorb excess water in preparation for cutting.
- Climbing short hair is a more difficult operation to do alone than doing it with long hair, because you have to work individually on each strand. Look at your hair and decide exactly where and how much you want to scale before you start.
- Plan to cut your hair in a well-lit bathroom with at least two mirrors, so you can frequently check how it is progressing and also see the back of your head.
Step 2. Comb your hair by dividing it into sections
Short hair should be divided into sections before scaling. Using a comb, divide the hair carefully as follows:
- Separate the top section of the hair from the rest of the hair, creating a parting on each side at the top of the head. The two partings form a section of hair in the central part of the head.
- Comb the upper section of the hair forward and the rest of the hair on both sides straight down, so that the sections are clearly defined.
- Divide the upper section into two parts: the first extends from the top of the head to the forehead while the second extends from the top of the head to the nape.
Step 3. Use a comb to lift the upper front section
Lift the hair at a 90 degree angle to the head and grab the lock between the index and middle fingers. The fingers should be perpendicular to the forehead.
Step 4. Cut the top section
Trim the ends of the hair sticking out between your fingers using sharp scissors. Drop your hair, then use the comb to lift another section in a slightly different place. Hold the strand between the index and middle fingers at a 90 degree angle to the head, then cut the tips to exactly the same length as the first section of hair.
- Keep cutting the top section hair until you finish all the front and back strands of that section.
- Use a spray bottle filled with water to keep your hair wet while working.
- Pay particular attention to the sections of hair that have already been cut and those still to be cut. When working with short hair, cutting the same section twice can make a big difference.
- The hair should all be cut to the same length and will have a layered look once the cut is complete.
Step 5. Make the middle row
Once you've cut the entire upper section, move the parting by combing the hair on the sides, so that you have a straight central part.
Step 6. Cut the side sections
Starting from the front and working from the sides to the back, lift the hair strands directly from the top of the head and hold them between your fingers. Hold the strands so that the fingers are perpendicular to the forehead. Cut the tips with scissors and then move to the next section. Repeat the operation until you have cut the upper portion of the hair on one side, then proceed with the other side.
Step 7. Examine the scaling
If you see an uneven spot or want shorter strands, use scissors to carefully trim your hair by taking a small strand at a time.
