After you’ve parted your hair, feel the top of your head or turn sideways in front of the mirror.

Make a Bang Triangleįor full bangs, here’s what to do: part your hair perfectly in the center. Damp hair usually shrinks up when dry so if you’re cutting your bangs when wet, it’ll turn out shorter than you expected.

Here’s something important you need to know: do not wet your hair.

Even if you think your kitchen scissors or office shears are sharp enough, they’re still too dull compared to regular shears. Photo from The sharper and smaller the blade, the less likely you’ll make a mistake. What you’ll need are (1) a pair of shears or styling scissors and (2) a fine-tooth comb to really get even, solid bangs. Move away from the kitchen scissors! Before you do anything rash, we suggest investing in the right supplies. Before you start grabbing a pair of paper scissors, please read on to avoid the latter, okay? Now, listen carefully: How to Cut Your Bangs 1. (No, we’re not speaking from personal experience). So, as much as we’d like to encourage you to switch up your look before the quarantine ends, we want to give you tips on how to avoid botched bangs.Ĭutting your own bangs, especially with zero experience, will either a.) boost your self-esteem or b.) make you cry at 2 AM in front of the bathroom mirror. The enhanced community quarantine is breeding ground for random hobbies and impulsive behavior. If you want a lighter, more textured look for your bangs, hold the scissors perpendicularly to the comb and cut at the ends of your hair using the tip.If you’re bored out of your mind, you’ve come to the right place. Use the comb as a guide as you clip your bangs. You can also run a comb through a small section of hair and stop it just short of the ends so only about a half-inch is exposed. For basic bangs, clip evenly from one side to the other, beginning with the hair just in front of your temples. Just keep in mind that your hair will draw up as it dries, making it look shorter, so be careful not to clip off too much. If it starts to dry out while you’re working on it, use a spray bottle to rewet it. Start working on your hair while it’s still damp, which adds a bit of weight to it and makes it easier to handle. Wash and comb your hair to make sure the cut is straight and precise. Before cutting your bangs, invest in a pair of scissors that have small, sharp blades and a smooth cutting action to make it easier to fine-tune your look.

Cutting your own curtain bangs