How to cut HAIR alone AT HOME (and not regret it later?)

Time to spare and scissors nearby? If this combination has made you notice your ends more or imagine what your look would look like with a new cut or with that fringe, this article is especially for you. Check out options on how to cut your hair yourself without fear of being happy!

1. How to cut your own hair in a U (rounded)

1. Moisten the wires to make cutting easier;
2. Detangle the hair completely and align the strands with a finer comb;
3. Part your hair in half and tie each half close to the nape of your neck;
4. To facilitate the marking of the cut, tie another elastic at the ends, according to the measure you want to remove;
5. Make sure the two sides are well aligned, to avoid one side being shorter than the other;
6. Cut well below the marking with the elastics at the ends;
7. Once this is done, remove the elastics and comb the hair again to finish the cut;
8. Still with the strands divided in half, join the two halves below the chin and secure with an elastic band;
9. Fully align the wires and cut the ends straight.

To understand this type of cut in practice and have the result you are waiting for, check out the step-by-step video below:

2. How to cut your hair alone in V (with beak)

1. With damp strands, detangle all the hair well;
2. That done, with the head down, comb the hair all the way forward, towards the forehead;
3. Make sure that all the wires are well stretched and aligned to prevent the cut from being crooked;
4. Tie the strands together tightly, forming a ponytail across the forehead;
5. Measure how many centimeters you want to cut and mark with an elastic band;
6. Cut straight below the elastic;
7. Remove the marking and comb the ponytail again to remove any leftover ends and finish the cut.

Do you want to check out in practice how the result of this cut looks or better understand the step by step? See in the video below:

3. How to cut short hair yourself

1. Moisten the wires and untangle them carefully, always aligning them;
2. Divide the hair in the middle;
3. Measure the amount of length you want to take off and tie a rubber band in place on both halves;
4. Make sure the elastics are at the same height to prevent the cut from getting crooked;
5. Cut just below the marking elastic;
6. Release the markings and comb the hair again;
7. See if there is any leftover point and hit it straight;

See below the step by step on a hair that was in layers. With the short cut, it got a beautiful straight base:

4. How to cut long bob hair yourself

1. Untangle the strands carefully and part the hair in the middle;
2. Keeping the part and with the strands above the ear, comb the hair back and make a low ponytail;
3. Once that’s done, measure the length you want to cut and mark with another rubber band;
4. With sharp scissors or machine, cut straight below the marking;
5. Then, let your hair down and comb it again to straighten out the ends that are left over.

To answer any questions about the step-by-step procedure and check out the final result of this trendy cut, watch the video below:

5. How to cut straight hair yourself

1. Moisten your hair, untangle and divide well in the middle;
2. Comb the two halves to line up each strand;
3. Define at what height you want to cut and mark with an elastic band;
4. Adjust both sides of the elastics so that the cut is completely straight;
5. Cut just below the marking, very straight and without leaving any point remaining;
6. Solve the strands, comb and finish the cut by hitting the ends in a straight direction;

In the following video, you will learn the step by step to make your hair straight and modern:

6. How to remove the ends of hair by yourself

1. With very damp hair, untangle the strands carefully;
2. With a fine-toothed comb, align all the hair and divide it in half;
3. Stretch the wires well and hold the lock between your fingers so that it is easier to remove just the tips;
4. Go down with your fingers to the place where you want to cut;
5. Repeat the procedure on the other side, making sure to cut equally on both sides to avoid the cut being crooked;

Check out in the video below some tips on how to make this successful cut and leave your ends looking healthier and more beautiful:

7. How to cut curly hair alone (in layers)

1. With the strands very damp, comb the hair all the way forward with the head down;
2. Secure your hair in a ponytail across your forehead;
3. Comb the length stretching well to fully align the strands;
4. Define where you want to cut and mark with an elastic band;
5. Cut straight below the marking;
6. Release the hair and comb again, dividing in half;
7. If you prefer a more rounded base, remove a little more of the ends in each half;
8. Once this is done, divide the hair towards the ears and comb the front part all the way forward;
9. Twist the hair in this direction and cut the ends straight;
10. If you have or want to make a fringe in a smaller layer, just repeat the last process on a more central section between the eyebrows.

Want to check out the result of this amazing layered cut in practice? So, see below the video with the step by step and final result:

8. How to cut voluminous hair by yourself

1. With the strands untangled, start by separating the fringe and securing it with an accessory;
2. Also separate and secure the sides of the hair, dividing in the direction of the ears;
3. At the back, separate the hair that is still loose into two parts between the nape of the neck and the top of the head, leaving only the nape of the neck loose;
4. Divide the nape of the neck in half and pull it straight forward to cut this layer straight;
5. Attach the cut part and follow the same procedure on the other layers, leaving the fringe part for last;
6. Due to the shrink factor, the bangs can be cut with the hair all down so that you define well the height you want for it.

To take a closer look at each of the steps of the step-by-step and take any questions, watch the video of the cut below:

9. How to cut bangs alone

1. To make it easier and not to miss the fringe length, the initial tip is to wash and brush the fringe strand, leaving the strands very straight and aligned;
2. To correctly separate this strand, divide the hair in half and separate a triangle starting from the middle of the head towards the eyebrows;
3. For the fringe to be more natural, the ideal is that this strand is two to three fingers deep;
4. Gather the strand and twist to one side, always cutting straight and one finger below the length you want to avoid any length errors;
5. If it is still large, repeat the process and gradually adjust the size;
6. To make the final result even lighter, you can also pinch the ends a little with the scissors upwards.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to cut or trim your bangs yourself without mistakes or complications:

10. How to cut chanel hair alone (with a beak)

1. Moisten hair and detangle carefully;
2. With a fine-toothed comb to straighten the strands, comb everything backwards;
3. Make a tight ponytail near the nape of your neck;
4. With another rubber band, secure the hair at the height you want to cut;
5. For the result to be a chanel, avoid marking and cutting too far from the back of the neck;
6. After cutting, release the strands, moisten and comb again;
7. With the hair parted in the middle, separate two front strands towards the ears;
8. Also divide the back of the hair into layers at the top towards the nape of the neck to match the shortest part of the bob;
9. If there are any ends left on the sides and in the beak, just straighten it all out with the loose strands at the end.

In the following video, you can follow in detail each of the steps of this charming cut and also check out tips to finish the cut in a lighter and more relaxed way:

Now that you know how to get the cut right, it will be much easier to be bold and change your look without fear or regret. If you liked the tips, be sure to also check out how to choose the ideal haircut for each face shape to enhance your beauty even more!