Cutting your own hair

[amaranth]

I know a few of you have cut your own hair. Have any of you done your own layers? Any tips or online tutorials?

I had all the layers cut out of my hair last time and even after getting used tonit for a few months I hate it. I'd feel dumb paying to get it re-cut so soon. Cutting it myself may be more dumb though. Lol.

bk1

[bk1]

So, it really depends on how much you care about your cut and if you want it to be perfect and all. I have what I think is an advantage because my hair is curly so it hides mistakes.

I watched a bunch of youtube tutorials and followed one that I thought I could do. I just worked on adding layers in until I was happy. It took an hour or so for me to cut it myself? 


I followed this tutorial for the main part of the cut:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXGhhGyJZss

And used this girl's trick on how to cut layers on your dominate side:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-4rQmE8MJs



And as for the long bob video I followed at first... I did think I would do the long bob but ended up trimming the front and adding layers so it wasn't a bob when I was done. I just went into it thinking if it was really THAT bad I could get it fixed later.. but honestly I've been SUPER happy with my cut. 

[wanderingenough]

Just pay for it!

[travelbug]

I would not trust myself to do it!

[katespade]

I only cut my own hair when it's pixie short. When it's long, I only cut my own bangs. I definitely don't have enough skill to cut layers!

[Deleted]

My hair is unhealthy and needs to be cut every 1-3 months so I chose to DIY my hair for cheapness.
When I started, I used ponytail cuts: www.howtohairgirl.com/2013/01/5-diy-haircuts-to-try-today/
I find these ones are easy and met my need for foolproof cuts.
Last time I used these instructions: s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/a5/52/cf/a552cf48bfa1c0350d9b37d277559c91.jpg
I didn't like how short the last cut made the layer, but that's my own fault.

With both of these, I'm not confident the sides end up even. If you're more vain about your hair than me, you might be better off getting someone else to do your hair.

[amaranth]

Yeah I'm pretty vain about my hair. Lol. But I'm also cheap. Oh decisions.

[pooh8402]

Just pay for it. You say it's been a few months, you're supposed to get your hair cut about every 8 weeks anyway to prevent split ends. I get mine cut every 3 months, even if it's just a trim.

[amaranth]

Mar 2, 2016 12:01:18 GMT -5 pooh8402 said:

Just pay for it. You say it's been a few months, you're supposed to get your hair cut about every 8 weeks anyway to prevent split ends. I get mine cut every 3 months, even if it's just a trim.

Yes, it's been nearly three months. I guess that isn't crazy, I'm just used to going once a year.

[katespade]

Is this where I confess that I haven't gotten my hair cut since September?

[amaranth]

Mar 2, 2016 12:49:14 GMT -5 katespade said:

Is this where I confess that I haven't gotten my hair cut since September?

Maybe to the "proper" people, but I usually just go once a year between October and December. Lol. I think luv2rn4fun said she does the same. Compared to us your upkeep is impeccable

[luv2rn4fun]

Mar 2, 2016 13:01:24 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Mar 2, 2016 12:49:14 GMT -5 katespade said:

Is this where I confess that I haven't gotten my hair cut since September?

Maybe to the "proper" people, but I usually just go once a year between October and December. Lol. I think luv2rn4fun said she does the same. Compared to us your upkeep is impeccable

I try to go twice a year but yes it was over a year this last time.  Either way, not as often as most.

[MrsAggie]

I've trimmed bangs but that's it. Go get it cut!

[katespade]

Mar 2, 2016 16:06:40 GMT -5 luv2rn4fun said:

Mar 2, 2016 13:01:24 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Maybe to the "proper" people, but I usually just go once a year between October and December. Lol. I think luv2rn4fun said she does the same. Compared to us your upkeep is impeccable

I try to go twice a year but yes it was over a year this last time.  Either way, not as often as most.

Every time I think I'm ready to go and get it cut, I have a handful of really good hair days and change my mind. Then it gets weird again so I decide it's time to get it cut, and it goes back to looking awesome for a few days as soon as I decide to schedule an appointment. lol.

[HoneySpider]

I would not trust myself to cut my own hair!

[luv2rn4fun]

Mar 3, 2016 8:20:17 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

I would not trust myself to cut my own hair!

Me neither!  DH has offered to cut mine a couple times and I don't trust him either.

[amaranth]

Mar 3, 2016 9:34:51 GMT -5 luv2rn4fun said:

Mar 3, 2016 8:20:17 GMT -5 HoneySpider said:

I would not trust myself to cut my own hair!

Me neither!  DH has offered to cut mine a couple times and I don't trust him either.

Oh dear. The idea of him cutting my hair is scary!!

[katespade]

Mar 3, 2016 14:43:00 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Mar 3, 2016 9:34:51 GMT -5 luv2rn4fun said:

Me neither!  DH has offered to cut mine a couple times and I don't trust him either.

Oh dear. The idea of him cutting my hair is scary!!

I've let H cut my hair, but only with the trimmer when it was super short. He doesn't trust himself enough to attempt to help me with scissors. lol.

[luv2rn4fun]

Mar 3, 2016 14:43:00 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Mar 3, 2016 9:34:51 GMT -5 luv2rn4fun said:

Me neither!  DH has offered to cut mine a couple times and I don't trust him either.

Oh dear. The idea of him cutting my hair is scary!!

Yeah, no way is he ever touching my hair with scissors! He wants to cut C's too and I'm hesitant even though he cuts his own hair all the time.

[bk1]

I'm just gonna add in here I've been cutting my DH's hair for almost 6 years. It's just hair! It grows back!

[amaranth]

Mar 3, 2016 17:26:00 GMT -5 luv2rn4fun said:

Mar 3, 2016 14:43:00 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Oh dear. The idea of him cutting my hair is scary!!

Yeah, no way is he ever touching my hair with scissors! He wants to cut C's too and I'm hesitant even though he cuts his own hair all the time.

We cut M's hair together (because it takes one person to hold/distract and the other to do the cut). It works out much better than trying to pay someone. I'd let him try if he wants, but be prepared to help.