Taking scissors to hair can be an exercise in creativity, a money-saving enterprise or the cause of bad hair day that lasts for weeks.The principles are based on professional training.
Step 1: It's a good idea to wash the hair.
You want to start with clean hair in the same way that an artist starts with a fresh canvas.It is harder to cut and see the natural shape of hair that is dirty or full of product.It's a good idea to use a specific hair product.Pick the one that's best for you based on your hair type and needs.If hair is prone to knots or tangles, use a de-tangling conditioner or spray.When you run your comb through hair with mats or tangles, you don't want it to get stuck.
Step 2: If you are cutting hair, keep it wet.
You can see how the hair falls when it's wet.It's easier to follow cutting guidelines on wet hair.This is not the case with straight hair.It can be difficult to cut curly or wavy hair when it's wet as the water will cause the hair to lie flat and straight.If you can't see the normal pattern, you'll end up cutting it in half or completely off, which will cause bits of hair to stick straight out.Make sure to dry the hair before cutting it.It stays in place while you cut it.If you are working on hair, you should keep a bottle of water with a spray nozzle nearby.
Step 3: Under special circumstances, you can work with dry hair.
If you want to thin the hair or use clippers, make sure your hair is dry.It is easier to see split ends when the hair is dry.You don't need to wash and dry if you have a dry cut.
Step 4: Take the desired cut and figure it out.
Whether you're cutting your own hair or someone else's, before you can do anything, you need to figure out what look and cut you are going for.Ask the other person what shape the cut should be, how long the hair needs to be cut, and if there are any style inspirations you can use as a guide.
Step 5: Determine the face's shape.
A hairstyle that works with a person's face shape is important.There is an Oval.An oval face shape is the only one that can wear any style.Round.It is possible to give the illusion of a narrower chin line with a layers top.There is a heart shape.It's best to go for a style that has more fullness on the face and less at the forehead.A square.The idea here is to make the face softer by using wavy and wispy styles.Straight lines, straight bangs, and flat hair are bad for this face shape.A long time.Straight hair makes the face look longer.The illusion of a shorter forehead can be created by a side-swept bang.There is a diamond.Pick a cut that has lots of layers.Unless you go with a curtain bang, avoid bangs.
Step 6: Get instructions for the cut you want to make.
When it comes to creating a hairstyle, you don't want to wing it.Before you attempt a specific type of cut, you need to learn how to do it.You can watch online videos.There are websites dedicated to hair that show the steps involved in creating a hairstyle.The person demonstrating is an experienced hairdresser.There are hair style magazines.Some magazines will show you how to do a cut.Check out the websites of hair product companies.Companies that produce and sell hair products often have "how-to's" on their websites.They are also great for inspiration.
Step 7: Understand terminology.
When talking about cutting hair, you need to understand some of the terms used by the hairdresser so that you can follow instructions more easily.You can hold the scissors vertically, horizontally, or at 45 degrees.The direction the hair is pointing when you hold it to cut is known as elevation.It's considered to be zero degrees of elevation when the ends point to the floor.It is at 90 degrees when it is pointing to the side and side by side.It is at 180 degrees when hair is held so that the ends point to the ceiling.Razoring is a technique used to thin hair.Variable lengths of hair are created through a cut.The illusion of length is created by the longer layers.Graduation is a style of hair cutting where the hair is cut slowly towards the back to create a curvy shape.A graduated bob is an example.
Step 8: The hair needs to be separated into sections.
Sectioning techniques include four-section, five section, and seven section.This can vary from place to place.Divide the scalp into seven sections: top, right, left, crown, nape and left.A band of hair should be left around the perimeter of the head.Start by making a clean line from the point behind the ears on one side to the matching point on the other side.The hair at the top of the head needs to be isolated with lines on each side.To secure the hair, twist it up into a knot at the top of the head and clip it with a butterfly clip.On the right and left sides of the head, do the same.There is a line down the back of the head.The right and left crown sections should be isolated by cutting the hair in a line from behind the ears to the center.A straight horizontal line should be formed across the back of the head by these horizontal partings.To smooth these sections, twist and secure them as before.The left and right nape are secured into twists.After the sections are secured, go back over the head, section by section, and let down a one-half inch strip along the outer edge of the hair section.
Step 9: Follow the instructions.
In some cases, you will work from the back of the hair to the front, while in others you'll cut around the perimeter and proceed from there.The plan of attack for each style is different.
Step 10: Proceed slowly.
A typical salon appointment can be anywhere from a half-hour to an hour-and-a half.It will take you longer to complete your cut because you are not a professional.Don't rush.A too- short "do" can only be fixed by a professional.
Step 11: You should cross-check your cut.
Bring the segments of hair up to a central point by taking them from matching positions on each side of the head.They should be the same length with one other.You need to fix your cut if it's not even.
Step 12: Understand how texturizing works.
Texturizing thins out the hair to remove excess bulk.Regular scissors and razors can be used to remove hair.
Step 13: Point cutting is used.
Point cutting can be used to add texture or remove bulk on long hair.It can also be used to texture curly hair.Lift up a thin segment of hair with a comb and hold it between the fingers.If you want to make points with your scissors, point them towards the hair and cut at a steep angle.The effect will be determined by the width and depth of the points.Deep parallel point cutting uses the length of the blade to reduce weight, creating a "layer" look and feel without actually creating layers.
Step 14: It's a good idea to learn about notching.
The difference between notching and point cutting is that Notching is used on shorter, straight styles to create a wild or spiky look.It will become easier with time and practice, even though it may be challenging at first.
Step 15: Try notching.
If you want to use this technique, take your scissors and cut away pieces of hair.The notching is done further up the hair shaft.
Step 16: Use slithering.
If you want to remove bulk from long hair, this is a good choice.Keep your scissors open as you hold the hair to the head.Cut the hair away from the head with your shears.
Step 17: Use a knife.
Reducing the weight of the hair adds movement and texture.Once the haircut is complete, this technique can be done on either wet or dry hair.Hold your scissors open and slide them down the shaft of the hair, slowly opening and closing the blades as you go.The more hair you remove, the more you have to open and close your scissors.If you close your blades all the way, you will cut off a whole section of hair.
Step 18: You can try the shears-over-comb technique.
The technique is used for men's haircuts.It allows you to cut close to the head and create a softer look.Lift a section of hair with a comb.With the lower blade of your scissors parallel to your comb, cut off the hair that sticks past the comb.Don't stop mid cut, it will create little nick marks.The tips of the blades can result in choppy, even cuts if you cut with the center part.Lift some of the cut hair and the next section you want to cut to act as your guide after you've cut the first section.Don't cut the hairs from your previous cut, they are just there to guide you.You can use this technique to work around the hair.
Step 19: Cut with a razor.
A razor can be used.In some cases, scissors are used in place of razors.Part hair goes down the middle and the back of the head.If you want to start, Pin up the top two halves and leave the bottom one free.Use a fine-toothed comb to pull up the hair at about a 45 degree angle and then slide the razor in short, choppy motions to the tips.Work your way up through the back of the head.If the hair is short, you can use razor pieces at the top of the head.If you use razoring on wavy or curly hair, you'll end up with a mess.
Step 20: Get rid of hair.
It is a good idea to clean the hair off the floor before blow drying.The hair won't blow everywhere.
Step 21: The hair needs to be dry.
You can't see how a haircut looks until it's dry.When the hair is dry, you can trim or shorten the bangs or the overall style.Let the hair dry on its own.Put your dryer on the cool setting, which will keep it about 6 inches away from hair at all times.One study found that using a hair-dryer at the right distance and temperature can cause less damage than letting hair air-dry.Water causes hair to swell.The longer hair stays wet and swollen, the more pressure it puts on the delicate proteins keeping hair intact, which can lead to more damage.
Step 22: The final trimming should be done.
Fix the hair by cross-checking it again.It's also a good time to trim or remove extra hair.