How To Trim Your Own Bangs

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How To Trim Your Own Bangs
from Jayme J
Howcast.com

Save time and money by learning how to trim your own bangs.
You Will Need

* A fine-tooth comb
* Elastic bands, pins, or clips
* Hair-cutting scissors
* A steady hand

Step 1: Style your bangs

Style your bangs the way you usually do, making sure to apply any styling products you frequently use.

Make sure your hair is completely dry. If you cut your bangs when they’re wet, they’ll dry to a shorter length than you wanted.

Step 2: Section off hair

Section off the hair you do not want to cut by putting it in a ponytail, pinning or clipping it away, or tucking it behind your ears.

Step 3: Comb bangs

Comb your bangs down. Then, holding the scissors vertically, start making little snips using just the points of the scissors. Err on the side of caution: You can always cut more hair, but you can’t reattach what you’ve cut!

Don’t try to cut your bangs across in a straight line. It’s very difficult to do, so they’ll likely end up uneven.

Step 4: Hold down your bangs

If you need more control, hold your bangs down with one hand as you snip. Just keep in mind that the bangs will spring up a bit when you release your hand, so leave them slightly longer than your desired length.

Step 5: Comb hair again

When you’re done, comb the bangs once more to shake loose any cut hairs.

Step 6: Show off

Show off your handiwork!

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