Want to save money by cutting your own hair? Afraid you’ll mess something up? What if it’s easier than you think? Check out this awesome tutorial from Paula, our very own Lilla Rose consultant!
Here’s what Paula has to share about how to Cut Your Own Hair…
I am so excited to share with you an ultra-simple, super-quick way to cut your hair in beautiful layers!
You can easily cut your daughter’s or even your own hair in only 5 minutes!
You may never go to the salon again!
BEFORE: MY DAUGHTERS PRE-CUT HAIR
Meet my daughter! As you can see from the photo, her hair is thick with a slight wave. Hair with waves is easier to cut, since imperfections are less noticeable. However, with care this method will work on very straight hair as well!
Just tried this on myself. So simple! I can’t believe I’d never heard of this before. So glad to have found this!!” -MrsMcAteer
STEP 1. COMB: SMOOTH ALL YOUR HAIR FORWARD
Here is how to cut your own hair in five minutes:
First, wash and condition the hair, then comb it all from underneath, smoothing everything to the front.
This is brilliant. I just tried it and am really pleased with the result. I’d been wanting to get my hair cut again, but couldn’t afford to. I don’t think I’ll ever need to pay a hair-dresser again. Thank you.” -Shelley
STEP 2. PONYTAIL: SECURE AT THE FRONT
Next, gather it all into a ponytail on the forehead, securing with a ponytail holder.
If you usually wear your hair parted to one side, then position the ponytail on that side, directly in front of where your part would be.
Tip:
The more you pull the hair forward, the more layers you will have. The pony at the top of the head would give you longer layers, and not as many.
STEP 3. CUT: STRAIGHT ACROSS THE END
Then, making sure the hair is all combed out as smoothly as possible, and using your fingers as a guide, either just cut straight across the ends, or use little vertical snips to cut across the ends.
Done!
Simple, right?
Comb out, and you’re done!* That’s it!
- Easy!
- Five Minutes!
- Incredibly beautiful results!
*The “after” photo was color edited, but the curls are all natural. The new layers brought out the curls, with a little spray gel and light scrunching.
I LOVE this technique! I have tried it many times now. If I only had known this years ago, I would have saved SO much money. Not only does this save money, it saves time. When I want a cut, I get one. No appointment necessary.
If you are nervous about trying this, start out with a less “steep” cut, closer to the nap of the neck. If it is not enough, you can trim more. I use my fingers to trim the layers around my face.
Although I have no experience with hair cutting, except for basic boys’ haircuts with clippers, I have this down. It is terrific! Give it a try on long hair. If it turns out terrible, which it won’t, you can run in to your hairdresser for a trim.
I tell everyone I know with long-ish hair about this. I also tell them about the Flexi-Clips. There is one in each bathroom and my travel bag.
So glad to hear your experience with this haircut, Laura! And I am so happy that you love your Flexi-clips! :)