How to Cut Long Hair (with Pictures)

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How to Cut Long Hair (with Pictures)
How to Cut Long Hair (with Pictures)
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Long haircuts are very beautiful and easy to keep in order. If you want to grow your hair but define it at the same time, you can try making a cut at home. Read the guidelines below to learn how to cut long straight hair.

Steps

Part 1 of 5: Preparation

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Cut Long Layers Step 1

Step 1. Shampoo

Apply some conditioner and rinse well.

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Cut Long Layers Step 2

Step 2. Leave your hair very damp, but not dripping

Keep a bottle of water with the vaporizer handy to get your hair wet if it gets too dry.

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Cut Long Layers Step 3

Step 3. Comb your hair well

They should come down perfectly straight, flat on the skin, and without knots.

Part 2 of 5: Sections

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Cut Long Layers Step 4

Step 1. Hold some large hair beaks next to it

You will need about 6, or more if you have very thick hair.

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Cut Long Layers Step 5

Step 2. Cover your shoulders with a cape or towel

Make sure you do this in front of the mirror.

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Cut Long Layers Step 6

Step 3. Use a very fine bristle comb to make a line that divides the hair in half from the center of the forehead to the base of the skull

Comb the hair on both sides to separate the sections well.

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Cut Long Layers Step 7

Step 4. Divide the hair in half horizontally on the top of the head

You should be in line with the back of the ears.

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Cut Long Layers Step 8

Step 5. Roll up each of the 4 sections you created

Stop each with a beak.

Part 3 of 5: First Cuts

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Cut Long Layers Step 9

Step 1. Remove the jaws of the two front sections

Separate a strip of about 1.3cm from both halves, join them, create a new section and roll it up.

You don't have to stop it with your beak right away, because you will start cutting it right away

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Cut Long Layers Step 10

Step 2. Comb the hair in the front part by separating a section of 2.5x2.5cm exactly in the center

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Cut Long Layers Step 11

Step 3. Slide your hair between your index and middle fingers

Keep your fingers straight and keep your thumb together with your index finger to support it.

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Cut Long Layers Step 12

Step 4. Decide how many centimeters you want to cut

Generally, if you want to keep the lengths, choose between 2.5 and 7cm.

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Cut Long Layers Step 13

Step 5. Cut the section horizontally

If you want a clean cut, you simply need to make a cross stroke with the scissors every time you cut.

Cut your hair evenly in parallel with your fingers

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Cut Long Layers Step 14

Step 6. Follow the horizontal cut with small vertical cuts if you want a less clean result

Point the end of the scissors towards the hair, in the same direction as the tips. Make small cuts vertically while holding the strand with your fingers.

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Cut Long Layers Step 15

Step 7. Let your hair fall again

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Step 8. Grab a new section of hair, immediately behind the first one

Add some hair from the first one to it, to keep as a guide for the length.

Sections should be circular or triangular. They must be wider at the bottom and narrower at the top

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Cut Long Layers Step 17

Step 9. Immediately comb your hair straight up

Stop them horizontally and point the cut down. Repeat throughout the first section of hair.

Part 4 of 5: New Sections

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Step 1. Work on the other front side section

Always keep a pre-cut side tuft to use as a guide for length.

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Cut Long Layers Step 19

Step 2. Work all over the side, taking circular strands from time to time and moving backwards

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Cut Long Layers Step 20

Step 3. Stop the front sections when done

Leave a 2.5cm section forward to use as a guide for cutting the back as well.

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Cut Long Layers Step 21

Step 4. Continue combing up and cutting horizontally towards the back

Always cut damp hair and comb it up precisely and straight.

Part 5 of 5: Locks Around the Face

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Cut Long Layers Step 22

Step 1. Brush the front hair forward

You should include the entire front section, from ear to ear.

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Cut Long Layers Step 23

Step 2. Stop all the rest of the hair with the beaks

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Cut Long Layers Step 24

Step 3. Separate a central part

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Cut Long Layers Step 25

Step 4. Take a 2.5cm section from each side to the front and center of the hair line

Comb through this section and cut it slightly shorter.

You can measure the length on your cheekbones before combing. That will be your shortest tuft

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Cut Long Layers Step 26

Step 5. Part the hair again in the center

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Cut Long Layers Step 27

Step 6. Turn the scissors in front of you, with the tips down

Cut diagonally down on one of the front sections.

Work slowly and gradually to form these strands. Drastic cuts are difficult to disguise

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