How Do You Cut Your Own Hair

Slide down the section with your first and middle finger and keep a taut grip where you want the overall length to fall at your shoulders at the top of your ribcage etc and make your first snip.

Recreate that same setup if you re going for a similar lewk. Separate the front from the back. Beginning on one side use the fine tooth side of your comb to bring all the hair in your section together. The idea is to get the hair smooth and dry so that no ridges form or hair shrinks up.

How to cut your own layers using a ponytail if you re stressed about getting a perfectly even cut this tried and true method for achieving layers at home is great for beginners. To get started part your hair on one side of your head where you usually part it which should be in line with where the side of your hair meets your front hairline. Make sure you have your shears or clippers and a comb on hand. Snip with the ends of the shears rather than with the full length of the blade.

If you re cutting your own hair for the first time think back to your favorite salon haircut did your stylist cut it wet or dry.