Tips for How to Trim Your Own Hair?

The basic idea of trimming is to cut out the end portions of your hair (dead hair), for the remaining hair to continue growing longer. Trimming also helps if you want to give yourself a fresh, new look. Whatever the reason, you can easily learn how to trim your own hair and do it at home, yourself. It is a very simple and quick process which will also help you save the money and time you spend in a salon.

How to Trim Long Hair for Women

• You will have to shampoo and condition your long hair before you start trimming. Dry your hair with a towel so that they remain damp. It is easier to trim damp hair. Keep a spray water bottle handy, as you may need it while trimming, if your hair dries out.
  
• Comb your hair straight back and ensure that it is tangle free. Now using a comb, section out the hair from top to bottom, for you to trim one section at a time.
• Using your fingers, mark the portion of hair below which you want to trim your hair, by holding it between your index and middle finger. Cut the portion of hair below the fingers with the help out scissors.
• Do this for all the sections and be careful while snipping, as your hair should be in a straight line after trimming. Once all sections are trimmed, you are ready to flaunt your self-trimmed hair

How to Trim Your Own Hair For Men

• A very good place to trim your own hair is a bathroom, as it is easier to clean the place up after trimming. Also, you will require two mirrors, front and back, to get a better look and understanding of your hair. Before starting, ensure that your hair is completely dry.
• You now start trimming your hair from the top. With the help of your thumb and index finger, uphold a portion of hair by twisting it. Snip out this portion with the help of scissors. Do this throughout the scalp till you are satisfied with the length of your hair.
• Use the above method for trimming hair from both the sides. You can be innovative in this portion and trim hair even shorter than the ones on the scalp.
• The most difficult part is trimming hair on the neck line. You will have to use an electric razor or clippers to trim hair in this area. Start trimming from the neck and move in the upward direction, slowly. Keep an eye on the mirror to see how the trim looks.
• That's it. Now take a bath to remove extra hair and style it as per your liking.

How to Trim Your Own Hair: Tips and Warnings

• You may not get the desired haircut in the first couple of attempts, but don't lose hope. Practicing it for a few more times will help you get the hang of it and you will see the improvement yourself.
• If you don't have the luxury of two mirrors, you can place a CD in front of you and use it like a mirror.
• Take care while snipping hair with scissors around your ears as you may cut your ear unintentionally. Do not haste, be patient instead.
• The scissors used for cutting hair should be sharp and preferably the one used for cutting hair. While snipping hair, keep the scissors moving steadily in one direction. Do not bend your fingers or tilt them, as it can spoil the hair cut by making it uneven.
• In case you are not comfortable in doing certain portions yourself, you can always take help from a friend or family member.

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