Are you tired of going to the hairdresser and having to spend money just to get your bangs cut? Well, start saving time and money by cutting it yourself. Whether you want to create a well-defined front fringe or a layered side bang, shortening your hair will be a simple operation, so don't be intimidated.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Side Bangs
Step 1. Part your hair
Take a fine-toothed comb and remove any knots. To have a side fringe you will need to bring your hair to the side. Comb them to the side after defining the side line.
- After that, place the index finger of your free hand against the hairline, aligning it with the second knuckle. Place the tip of the comb where the tip of your finger is, you will start from there.
- Find the arch of the brow opposite the comb. Align the tip of the index finger with the arch of the eyebrow and create a straight line between the two.
- With a bobby pin, secure the hair that is not included in the section of the fringe. The remaining portion of hair will need to be cut.
Step 2. Moisten your hair
Fill a spray bottle and use it to moisten the bangs with water. Comb it to make sure there are no knots, and to make sure you have parted your hair properly. Never cut the bangs when the hair is completely wet. Wet hair looks longer than dry hair and therefore you may accidentally cut more than you should.
Step 3. Cut the bangs
Grab the scissors and match the angle of the scissors to that of the section of hair (from the tip of the finger to the arch of the eyebrow). Then, move the scissors towards the tip of the nose and cut the bangs following the same angle.
- Try to make as few cuts as possible, preferring a few precise and continuous movements; also make sure you don't forget even a small strand.
- Making a cut at the tip of the nose will create a long side fringe; use it as a starting point if you want to shorten it further.
- While shortening your hair again, limit yourself to cutting about 1 cm at a time, so as not to accidentally cut more than necessary.
Step 4. Style your bangs
Stick a round hairbrush at the root of the fringe and use a blow dryer to blow dry it from top to bottom. It will only take a few minutes for it to dry completely. Move your new fringe to your chosen side and enjoy your new look!
Method 2 of 2: Frontal Bangs
Step 1. Part your hair
Place your index finger on your forehead, aligning the second knuckle with the hairline. After that, place the comb next to your fingertip, this will be your starting point. Comb your hair forward, creating a triangle that has the hairline as its base and the center line as its top vertex. Align the two side corners to the ends of the eyebrows. With a hairpin, pin the hair that is not included in the section of the fringe to the back.
Step 2. Grab the hair
Pull the section of the fringe forward, in front of the face. Comb it to make sure you have captured every single strand and to remove any knots.
Step 3. Moisten your hair
Fill a spray bottle and use it to moisten the bangs with water by steaming it. Don't over-moisten your hair, wet hair looks longer than dry and you may accidentally cut more than you should. Just moisten them to eliminate frizz and not to have free strands.
Step 4. Cut your hair
Start by aligning it in the center of the nose and try to make as few cuts as possible, preferring a few precise and continuous movements. Then, shorten it further by moving your hair over your head instead of in front of you. Making a cut while your hair is upright instead of horizontally will allow you to achieve a smoother result. Limit yourself to about 1cm at a time, so you don't accidentally cut more than you need to.
Step 5. Style your hair
Wet them completely to remove any cutting residues and dry them with the hair dryer giving it the desired style. Check that the result is accurate and enjoy your new look!
Advice
- You can ask someone to help you so that you avoid making mistakes.
- If your hair is naturally curly, try to have a much wider margin of length - for example, people who have curls shouldn't cut more than half of what it would seem logical to cut. After each scissoring, let the hair regain its natural shape so that you can realize the actual length before continuing to cut.
- Also, again for curly hair: when cutting each curl, keep the scissors at a 45 ° angle, so that the outer part of the curl is longer than the inner one. This ensures that each hedgehog ends up in a good spot and that all of them look better together.
- If you are a little girl, make sure you get your parents' permission before cutting your bangs.
Warnings
- DO NOT cut the bangs with a clean cut in the middle of the forehead. Hair grows back, but not fast enough!
- The bangs usually only need to be blunt 5mm; don't get carried away.
- Be careful when using scissors near the face and eyes.
