How To Cut Your Own Hair - Step By Step Guide On Cutting Hair & Dandruff Shiny And Oily Hair Advice
Posted: Saturday, January 23, 2010
by Kacycarr
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Why would you want to learn how to cut your own hair when there are plenty of hair stylists to do this for you? Why would you want to learn how to cut your own hair when your best friend is good with a pair of scissors? Well for one, having your hair styled and cut in a hair salon can prove to be expensive, and secondly, even though your friend may well be an expert with a pair of scissors, but if it's something you've always wanted to do for yourself then this is a great reason to take up hairdressing.
Some women and men love going to the hair salon or to the barber shop for a short back and sides, but then we have those who don't, simple as that. I expect you are one of these people. Whether it is because of the prices charged for a new trendy hairstyle or something other, if you have made up your own mind to cut your own hair, then you should keep a few things in mind. Because this is your first time at cutting hair (beginner) don't forget this on each stage of your hairdressing course. Getting cocky with the scissors and taking things for granted can lead to problems.
Don't snip unless you are ready. Have you never looked in a mirror to trim off a stray wisp of hair, and found the wisp you know is on the right of your head turns out to be on the left in the mirror? Just getting the hang of the mirror alone is a task in itself.
Easy steps on how to cut your own hair
Be sure your scissors are sharp. Invest in quality scissors, shears, and hair clippers if cutting your own hair is to be a regular thing.
Don't try to cut dry or unwashed hair. Hair will cut more easily when it's wet. Wash, shampoo and rinse the hair, and towel dry so it is still damp. If you have dried the hair, spritz with water until it is damp enough to work with. Comb all hair until it has been untangled from the towel dry. Keep the bottle of spritz close to hand to keep dampening the hair, as it tends to dry out quickly over time.
Be prepared before you start cutting your hair. Think about what look you want, and how much is to come off.
Work with small sections at a time, comb your hair straight out from your scalp and hold it evenly between your index and middle fingers. Once you have the length you're happy with carefully snip off the surplus. Only cut about a half inch at a time. Don't go for the full amount you wish to remove. It's more sensible to do it in small steps
After each snip with the scissors, stop and check how it is looking. Let hair fall straight. Is it even?
Cut or trim one side and then the other, instead of alternating-because it can result in cutting off more hair than anticipated. Get one side to the preferred length and cut, and then repeat the process on the opposite side.
If you want layers then cut sections of hair to different lengths, making each cut on a sharp angle.
Pull as much hair as you possibly can to the front to cut, however never drag the hair so that it is to tight as you can damage the hair. If you must cut the back, then you will be doing yourself a favour to avoid any mistakes by using two mirrors, one at the front the other at the back. Go slow and for every cut with the scissors check how it's going
Quick Hair Care Tips
Rid dandruff with special anti-dandruff shampoos with zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, salicylic acid or ketoconazole as the active ingredient. An effective homemade remedy to clear dandruff is a vinegar wash. Mix two teaspoons of vinegar with six teaspoons of water and rub it into your scalp before you go to bed, then wrap your head with a towel. Apply the same solution to your hair once again in the morning and rinse out with water.
Do not blow dry your hair if its soaking wet. Blot the water out with a towel. Keep the hair dryer at a safe distance away from your head, at least six inches while continually moving the dryer all time. Protect the outer strands of your hair from being over-dried by stooping forward and blow drying your hair hanging upside down.
Brushing long hair to avoid hair damage will include you stooping over allowing hair to fall forward. Using a wooden base natural bristle brush, bring hair from the neck over the head and down to the ends. Stand up straight allowing the hair to fall back and brush from the underside of the hairline down to the ends. Brush the top layers with long even strokes. After every brush stroke, smooth hair with hands to help decrease static. Although hair when wet is easier to cut, it is not ideal when brushing long hair. Hair is weak when it is wet making it vulnerable to damage
For shiny hair buy an avocado. Mulch up an avocado in a bowl and add a tablespoon of olive oil and a tsp of baking powder. Blend until well mixed and then work the mixture through your hair. Leave for about 15 minutes and wash out
Oily Hair: Too much washing is not healthy for the hair. Avoid oil in your daily food. And eat plenty of vegetables. Don't if possible use shine or gloss products as it's this look we are trying to remove. Avoid using two-in-one shampoos and conditioners and any type of frizz serums. A quick fix for oily hair is to rub a little talcum powder on dry hair at the roots and then wash and rinse to get all the powder out, as powder tends to become cloggy.
Before cutting your hair for the first time I think it is a good idea to a have hair dressing manual at your side to follow the instructions, until you are confident enough to go it alone.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Kacy, thanks for the great tips on hair care. You seem to be so educated many different subjects. Do you have a special degree? Good work, as always.
Hi Kacy.I've cut my own hair for years with the help of my husband (never could get the hang of the double mirror thing and got tired of bleeding). I do all the parts I can see with one mirror then I section out and hold the hair to be cut on the back of my head and Bernd applies the scissors. I can't go into a hair salon without getting a migraine headache from all the chemicals.Except for the bit about the two mirrors, I think you got this all just exactly right. Do you cut your own hair?My best to you,DianneHi Dianne thank you for commenting. As for cutting my own hair I don't think so. Whether there be 1 - 2 or a 100 mirrors I could never master the technique. I have a sister who does this for me. If it were not for her I think I would look like a caveman, beard an allKeep wellKacy
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