Do you want creative and original Scene hair? There are no limits to your possibilities! Here are some tips for cutting, dyeing, styling and taking care of your hair.
Steps
Method 1 of 5: Part 1: Cut the Hair
Step 1. Choose the right cut
In general, Scene hair is full-bodied and teased on the top and thinner on the bottom (or in the part of the hair that falls lower than the jaw area). The steps in this section can help you get the basic Scene hair shape.
Step 2. Create a choppy layered cut
Scene hair is usually layered, especially to add volume to the top. The type of layered cut and how you arrange it is up to you, but here are some tips:
- Make a layered cut that is longer in the back and shorter in the front.
- Keep a good distance between the layers, for example you can make the lower strands of the hair longer than the following ones, which will be 8-10 cm higher.
- Cut your hair so that it frames your face.
Step 3. Make a large, side-parted tuft (or fringe)
Many Scene hair styles for boys and girls feature a side tuft, which falls on the end of one eyebrow and crosses the forehead, sometimes covering both brows. The tuft is usually teased (read the section "Hair Styling" below).
Bring the tuft smooth. Although some Scene styles are characterized by curls on certain parts of the hair, the tuft is generally kept smooth. You will find more information about this in the "Hair Styling" section
Step 4. Pull off the ends
For a pointed, angular look at the tips, pull them out. You can do this with a pair of special scissors, which you can buy at a beauty shop.
Step 5. Lighten the lower part of the hair (optional)
If you have very compact hair, you may want to ask a hairdresser to thin out the lower part. This will make styling easier.
Step 6. Use extensions (optional)
If you have shorter hair but want long Scene-style locks that fall over the shoulders, you could use extensions. You can have them professionally applied or buy clip-on ones at a beauty shop.
Method 2 of 5: Part 2: Dye the Hair
Step 1. Add some color to your hair style (optional)
You don't have to dye your hair to make it Scene, but doing it is a fun way to express your personality. In this section, you will find some tips on how to add pops of color to locks; For information on this process, there are numerous articles on how to dye your hair on wikiHow.
Step 2. Dye the tips
Dyeing the ends of the hair along a straight line is called "dipping" (or dip dye). This is a low-risk method for adding color to your hair, because if you don't like it, you can always cut your hair instead of waiting for it to grow back. Try doing this by using a color opposite to the rest of the hair (blonde tips if you have dark hair or dark tips if you have blonde hair) or a bright color, such as blue or purple.
Step 3. Add strands
Select strands of hair to be dyed in a color that contrasts with the rest of the hair. You can make them in one color or in various colors, narrow or wide.
If you work or attend a school that forbids you from dyeing your hair, floating locks might be a good solution. You can place them strategically, so that they hide in the ponytail
Step 4. Dye part of your hair
A very popular Scene look is to dye an entire part of the hair a different color than all the rest; for example, you can make the forelock or front blonde, leaving the rest black. For a more subdued result, you could dye the underside of the hair a flashy color and leave the rest a more natural shade.
Step 5. Dye all your hair
If you want a total look, you can dye the whole head in an intense color. Remember that most unnatural colors are semi-permanent, so you'll need to go back to dyeing them regularly to maintain the desired shade.
- Black hair is good for any length and any gender.
- Try red, blonde, or black if you don't want to be too noticeable.
Step 6. To find out what might look good on you, try wearing a shirt of the same color you are interested in
If it seems to suit your skin tone and eye color, it will probably match your hair perfectly. If it looks dull or tired, try something else.
Method 3 of 5: Part 3: Hair Styling
Step 1. Get the tools you need
What you need will depend on the texture and thickness of your hair. However, here are some articles that can be used to create Scene styles:
- Hairdryer. If your hair is wavy or curly, blow dry it with a brush and blow dryer to make it almost straight before straightening.
- Straightener: it is necessary to obtain a smooth silky effect on the lower part of the hair and also to flatten the tuft; it can also be used to curl the ends of the hair.
- Curling iron: use it to make curly or wavy locks.
- Fine-toothed comb: Use it to tease your hair and add volume to the top.
- Hairspray: you will need it to tease your hair and also to set the look.
- Heat protector: it is essential to apply it before drying with a hairdryer and straightening the hair with the plate, especially if you do it often.
- Root Volumizer: If you have thin hair, you can use it to add some volume. Follow the instructions on the package.
- Dry shampoo: can help give back volume to dirty or oily hair if you don't have time to wash it.
Step 2. Straighten your hair
The Scene hair is based on shiny and smooth locks, which can be flattened or backcombed. While planning to curl the lower strands, you should first use the straightener and then wave them. Here are some details to keep in mind:
- If you have curly or wavy hair, blow dry it for 10-15 minutes after showering. Use a round or flat brush to separate the strands and spray a heat protector before starting.
- After drying your hair with a brush and hairdryer to start straightening it (or without it if you have it almost totally straight on your own), make another splash of heat protector and pass the straightener.
- Part your hair. If your hair is thick, fix the top and start working from the bottom (you will likely need to work it in four or five steps if you have extra thick hair). Simply start at the bottom and work your way up by organizing the division of the hair in a functional way.
Step 3. Cotton the top
Once your hair is straight, you can focus on backcombing the tops so they will look voluminous and thick. Here's how to do it.
- Spray some hairspray on the part you want to backcomb. Don't use too much, one squeeze per area should be enough.
- Take a strand of hair and backcomb it with a fine-toothed comb. Pull the tips outward, away from the rest of the hair, so that they are more or less horizontal. Then, starting from the tips, comb towards the scalp in small strokes. Comb three or four strokes on each part, then move on to the next. Keep doing this for each area you want to backcomb.
- After having backcombed the desired strands, fix them with hairspray.
Step 4. Smooth out the backcombed hair
Since the teased hair will be straight and facing up at this point, you should straighten it down to give it the right volume. Use a comb to gently reboot the locks down.
Step 5. Curl the tips
If you want to wave the ends (using a straightener or curling iron), do so after you've finished teasing. You can twist them up or even curl the longer lower locks. Do what suits you best!
Step 6. Add accessories (optional)
If you want to add ribbons, clips, hair bands or more, this is the right time. Many girls love to sport a nice headband to stop the tuft or use bobby pins to secure unruly locks.
Browse the internet for ideas on how to use accessories. See if you find blogs or Tumblrs that have Scene hair photos
Method 4 of 5: Part 4: Take Care of Your Hair
Step 1. Limit the damage
Dyeing, straightening and backcombing are all actions that can seriously damage the hair. To keep your Scene hair healthy and original at the same time, make sure you take care of it properly.
Step 2. Use a quality shampoo and conditioner
Try to find products designed for the type of your hair (which can be greasy, thick, curly, and so on).
- If you've dyed your hair, buy a shampoo designed specifically for colored hair. It will help you keep the color longer.
- Also, if you have dyed hair, wash it with cold water if you can. Hot water will make the dye fade faster and make the color slightly duller.
- If possible, try to find a shampoo that doesn't contain sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium lauryl ether sulfate. These components are surfactants that dry out the hair.
Step 3. Deeply moisturize your hair once a week
Get a moisturizing and restructuring treatment on a weekly basis. Take a tour to find the one that best suits your hair type and budget. If you need something simple to start with, try the products sold at the grocery store.
Step 4. Always use a heat protector when using the hair dryer or straightener
Get it the brand you want and use it religiously every time you heat your hair. Your tips will thank you.
Step 5. Cut the split ends
The only way to get rid of them is by cutting them off. If you notice them starting to wear out, make an appointment with your hairdresser or have them cut yourself. Either way, make sure the cut is enough to remove all damaged hair.
Step 6. Wash your hair regularly
You'll likely use a lot of styling products for your Scene hair, so it's important to get rid of any residue. Shampooing every other day or once every three days should be fine.
Method 5 of 5: Part 5: Alternative to Cotoning
Instead of further damaging your hair by backcombing it, a better method for the benefit of the hair is to use a volumizing powder. You can find it online and in stores that sell hair care products.
Step 1. Lift the strands you want to backcomb
Step 2. Spray some volumizing powder
Step 3. Rub it at the roots
Rub upwards to make your hair look more voluminous.
Step 4. Repeat these steps for the upper strands
This is a more comfortable way to backcomb your hair.
Advice
- Don't forget to have fun! Experiment with your hair and find out what looks best on you!
- When choosing a hair style from a magazine or website, look for someone who has a face that is the same shape and hair type as you. If you have a round face and thin hair, don't choose the same style created for an oval-faced, double-haired person, because it won't look as good on you. Work with what you have and you will always have perfect hair.
- Try new styles during the holidays, winter or summer, so if something goes wrong, you don't have to worry about the taunts of your friends / classmates.
- One style might be bad for you, but not for others. Do not worry! Keep trying and the right style will come to you sooner or later!
- If you're a girl, you don't necessarily have to dye your hair in case you don't feel like it. If you have them short, get some extensions with clips, perhaps in eccentric or unusual colors, and then back the hair. The thicker it is, the better! If you want to be original, keep your current bangs or, in some cases, pin it up with bobby pins.
- If you have dark hair and are worried about bleaching it, then you could leave it as it is and use some colored hair extensions. You can create some very cute hairstyles this way. High quality ones are a little expensive, but worth it. Do some research about it, and if you don't like how they look, you can always remove them.
- Cutting your hair on your own allows you to have a truly unique style that no one else will have! But remember to retouch it, especially the back, or it may lose its uniformity.
- Bobby pins or barrettes will only flatten your backcombed hair.
- If you go to any shows, you might want to put on some kitten or bunny ears, like the ones you can buy during Halloween, which give your beautiful Scene hair an extra touch!
- Always try to remain yourself. Don't do something just because the most popular kids in school do it.
- Don't forget the most important accessory, the bow! When you add one, you can, for example, use it to secure the end of your tuft.
Warnings
- Don't worry about what people say: the important thing is to be original!
- Do not subject your hair to too many treatments. If you decide to lighten them to go from a dark color to blond, proceed in stages. Be patient or you will end up with a giant mass of frizzy hair. Also, check with a hairdresser before using peroxide for bleaching if you decide to do it yourself. Bleaching your hair at home is difficult and you could end up with an orange head if you don't do it right.
- Don't dye your hair every weekend, or they will start to fall out and you will likely end up bald.
- If your natural hair color is a beautiful shade of red, do not dye them. You can never get it back. In case you really want to do it, opt for a dye temporary. Red can be difficult to replicate with a dye, and the red regrowth that appears after dyeing your hair blonde or black can be unsightly.
- In order to avoid getting into trouble, make sure the hair colors used are not inappropriate at school or in the workplace.
- If you don't want to dye your hair permanently, don't use spray dyes either. They look ugly, leave uneven color, among other things, and can stain clothes. Use extensions. They allow you to change color right away without ruining your hair and your appearance.
