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Knowing how to cut hair at home is an amazing skill to have. It can save you time, money and split ends! Whether it’s been longer than it should have, you’re apprehensive about going to the salon or you just want to learn how to do it yourself. I have everything you need to know right here.
If you are anything like me, this is not the first time you have looked online at ‘how to cut hair at home’ (without royally f***ing it up), except this time it will go right. You’re going to grow in confidence up to those more drastic styles, all from the comfort of your home.
How to Cut Hair at Home Without Screwing it up
At some point in our lives, I can assume that we have all taken the scissors to our own hair at some point in our lives. It could have been a simple fringe trim or something much more drastic. Arming yourself with the right information, instructions and equipment means that you can’t go wrong. Have confidence and you can do it!
Should you cut your hair at home?
I say, why the hell not?! It can be £40 to go to the hairdressers and get your hair cut. So yes, absolutely! Save yo-self some money!!
Things like this always take practice and a bit of confidence in what you are doing, so start small and work up to a bigger cut. Remember, you can always take more off, but it’s slightly harder to put it back on!
What are the benefits of home haircuts?
I can see one big reason. Saving money, its’s something we are all trying to do more of all of the time. Doing this yourself will also save you a bit of time, you won’t need to fit it in around the kids or your job.
The last reason, now I think this is probably the best one. You learn a new skill, and upskilling is always a positive thing. Knowing how to cut hair at home can be a lifesaver for the whole family, and you can definitely say goodbye to those dreaded 70’s bowl cuts, you know the ones I’m talking about.
What you need to cut your hair at home
It is surprising at how little you actually need to cut your own hair at home. I’ve found the best quality and priced products for you to do a professional at home job.
Barbers Scissors
Using a professional pair of scissors will make a world of difference to your home haircut. Kitchen scissors can cause split ends because they are not sharp enough, and you can pick a professional pair up for a reasonable amount of money.
Fine toothed comb
A fine-toothed comb will help you get that parting on point, as well as as a guide for trimming those dead ends.
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Hairdryer
Essential if you want to cut your hair dry. A hairdryer is also a massive bonus if you want to then quickly dry your hair to see your finished style if you have done a wet cut.
Round Barrel Hairbrush
Using a round barrel brush while drying your hair will give you that salon finished look. They help to dry your hair quicker and with more control of how your hair dries.
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Clips
You need these for sectioning your hair. Also great for those days you just want to get your hair out of your face.
How to cut hair at home
I’ve watched a ton of videos to find the best ones for different hair types. They break it down for you and watching and following a video is much easier to do than the following written instructions. These will make you a pro in no time.
I’ve focussed on a very basic trim or few inches off for some different hair types. There is also a video of how to cut a blunt bob and trim your fringe.
You got this girl! Go for it!
Straight Hair
Curly Hair
Afro-textured Hair
Long Layers
How to Cut your Fringe at Home
How to Cut a Blunt Bob
(This is the video I followed!)
With a little practice, courage and a good pair of scissors, you will have healthy-looking hair in no time. What are you going to do first?
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