How To Cut A Lob {Long Bob} Yourself
- Posted on 15 October, 2015
- Bob Hairstyles
- By Anonymous
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Hope you guys enjoyed seeing how I cut my own hair and I hope it'll help you out if you're interested in cutting yourself a lob too!
Comment below with what you thought! Are you a fan of the lob/bob trend?
Disclaimer: I am by no means a professional hairstylist! Cutting your own hair can be hard, so go into it with an open mind and the knowledge that you might need to stop by a professional hairdresser if your DIY lob doesn't quite turn out.
F A Q
what’s your name? ashley
what’s your instagram? @best.dressed
how old are you? 20
how tall are you? 5'5"
what’s your ethnicity? half british and half burmese
what equipment do you use to film?
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➭ editing: final cut pro
FTC: Not sponsored.
Hey guys so today I want to be showing you how I got this lob slash bob haircut. I did it myself in my bathroom with a $ 10 pair of scissors and it's actually really easy. So hopefully, in this video I can show you guys how you can do it too. I'Ve never been a fan of long intros, so let's just jump into the video. So here I am with my long or at least longer hair. I know I'm only cutting off a couple inches today, but this process will work just as well, if your hair's a bit longer than mine or all the way down to your bun, the first step. I'Ve done already. I just shampoo and condition my hair last night and I let it air dry. My hair is naturally straight, so I just left it like that. I'Ve also parted it in its usual position. This is so that when you style your hair on everyday basis, it's gon na look the same as when you originally cut it today. I'Ve also gone ahead and changed into a plain white t-shirt so that I can really clearly distinguish the ends of my hair and it doesn't have any like crazy, gel old stuff that I could accidentally cut off if you're clumsy. Like me, I suggest you do the same, so the next step is to determine how long you want your bob to be definitely depends person-to-person and based on your face, shape. I generally use like around my collar, like I'm. A crewneck shirt has my guideline on, but I've done this before so I'm just kind of using some guesswork here now I'm going to take two brightly: colored lesyk stare or inject heal, so you guys can see them and they're basically going to act as placeholders, where I want to cut my hair, so I'm just going to place them around the little front bits of my hair, just like a half an intersection and I'm going to tap, tie them rather tightly so that they won't slip around or anything so here I'm just adjusting Them a little bit so that they are even and exactly where I like them to be. I know this looks a little ridiculous, but trust me, it's better know exactly where you want cut your hair then end up with the wrong haircut later on. So now I'm going to take two thicker elastics and tie all of my hair at the back of my head in just a low ponytail, I'm going to try not to move these marking pieces at all because that would kind of them. I'M going to tie this thick hair tie just below the marking here, since I have thick hair in order to keep it even more inflate, I'm going to tie a second one as well. Now that my ponytail is in place, I'm just going to pull up for marking Bionics a bit so that they only get one, and I suggest moving this big elastic a little bit below from where you really want to cut your hair. Just so that you'll have a little bit of leeway just in case you mess up the cut or if it's over voltage, jagged alright. So now I'm going to go in big cut, I'm going to be using these scissors. I got for around ten dollars at Target. They'Re by Conair, I don't think you really need anything more professional than this, but definitely try to use hair accessories instead of kitchen scissors or craft scissors just because they're a lot better for your hair and they won't result in any split ends here. I'M just cutting as evenly as possible and as close to the hair tie as possible. My hair is pretty darn thick, so this was kind of a Bop. If you find yourself having difficulty like me, you can always ask a friend or family member to make the cut for you. So here am postponing tail cut. Oh, you can skip a little bit rough right now around the edges, but you get the general idea. So it's a little bit shorter in the back, get its longer-run, so I'm going to go ahead and take out these placeholder hair ties kind of shake out my hair and now we're going to do some general touching up. So I have to do this. Quotient of mirrors on with the camera, so I'm going to be touching up. My hair. This process depends a little bit on how cleanly you cut your ponytail, but basically I'm just going to be defining the edges and making sure that they form a straight angle line. So it's a little bit shorter in the back and longer run alright. So the front is looking pretty clean. Now now, I'm just going to touch up the back. I'M sorry for the weird camera angles here, but I had about five mirrors going on at this point. So I got really confused on what to shoot, but anyways. Basically, I'm using the mirror to check out the sides and the back of my head and trimming off any pieces that are sticking out. This step is definitely the most difficult because it can be hard to see the back of your head in a mirror. So if you find yourself having difficulty, you can again ask a friend or family member for help, if you don't trust them with scissors around your hair, where they're, not particularly good hair cutters, you can always just ask them whether your hair cuts looking even so now. I'M just going to shake out my hair a little bit to get out any extra hair pieces and to make sure that nothing is sticking out if it moves around and making rule adjustments like all right. So now that my basic haircut is done, I'm going to be doing a little bit of feathering just to cut out any harsh lines and to layer my hair a little bit. So I'm basically taking the scissors and grabbing a little piece of my hair like this. With my fingers and just moving the scissors vertically and making little tiny vertical cuts, I'm just continuing. We use this technique throughout my hair, I'm focusing on all in the back loop, because I do like the front to look a little bit sharper and I don't want the back to look like a giant hair block. So after you layered your hair to your liking. You'Re pretty much done Here, I am shaking out my hair and admiring my handiwork and or freaking out and wondering where all my hair went just kidding about that last part. I'M actually really happy with how this turned out now, after all, your hard work. It'S time the worst part of all meeting up this hairy ass mess. You guys thank you so much for watching this video. I really hope you enjoyed it and found it helpful if you did don't forget to give a thumbs up and subscribe to my channel. So you guys soon fine, so guys. I think I might've accidentally stole an email bill. I bought a lot stuff.
Comments
Skitt Smith: lmao, YouTube is recommending this to me 4 years later... still giving you that watch time, girl xoxo
Diana Perez: I did this and I'm really really happy with the result! :) I took different advice from different videos I watched, including this one, I really liked that this one felt very down to earth! Thanks a lot for making this video!
Nic: I'm sure hairdressers freak out when they see videos like this, but really, anyone else wouldn't be able to tell it was a DIY, it looks great :)
Angel Rivera: did this and my hair came out beautiful!
Pratyasha Singh: "I have never been a fan of long intros" 2019-20 Ashley: *coughs intensely*
NowNorie: Your hair looks so good it looks like it was done at a salon
Daniela Triana-Mayorga: Loove this! I’ve been wanting to get a long bob forever and it took me 10 minutes to get it after watching your video! Thank you thank you for this great tutorial ❤️
Liz Lemon: At first I was so worried but it turned out great! Also, you're very calming and I really like your personality! xx
T: I just tried this and love it! I cut below the elastic instead. Thanks so much!, I never have to go to the hairdresser again =)
Maria Sieve: Thank you, thank you, thank you! After more than eight months of not getting a haircut (I should have gotten one just when COVID hit), I followed your instructions and my hair looks great!
EverydayAlina: Wow this was pretty cool! I would be so scared to do that myself but I definitely want to try this out. Your hair looks awesome. Keep up the good work! :)
Hima: I can't imagine this style of video anymore. Ashley's too aesthetic now lmao
eliraynsford: Ahhhh!!! I just chopped off 6” after watching this and it came out AMAZING! Thanks for the video
Donna: This is amazing! i'm going to cut my own hair today based on this. Wish me luck!
Cher Mayo: Good Job. It looks so cute! Thank you for helping me cut my hair.
Bre: I'm subscribed to your channel and I watch your lookbooks but I'm looking for bob haircuts and I find...FETUS ASHLEY. Wow what a day.
Paul Gregorio: I just did it with my hair. and I'm loving it . Thank You
Jenn a: I did it while watching this video and I love it THANK YOU!!
old cup: I love how everyone has diffrent ways of cutting hair at home. I like the way you do it btw! this worked for me very well, thanks!
Syeda Tabassam: I just loved the cut! Its looks super easy and awosme on you xox
Tamara Bradshaw: Thank you for getting straight to the point. Great video.
Jeanne Jenninga: You did a wonderful job on your hair! Beautiful. ❤
Helena RC: i watched like 8 tutorials and this is the one I actually used, you explained great and you're very charismatic <3
UNNiEDOLLS: This lob suits your face so well! Very beautiful!:)
Tania Marie: Wow...that hair looks professionaly done. Really good job!
Jen Valla: This was great, exactly what i was looking for. It wouldve benn more instructive if you went slower when you were evening it out after taking out the hair ties. I d give you 10/10 for getting to the point and not wasting any of our very precious time
Kim Kane: Wow so easy I diffidently will be able to handle this cut. Thanks for sharing all your amazing tips
Crystal Leivas: Loved this!!! Thanks for your help!
Nandana: I don’t ever comment on videos but this is the best haircut video I found in this quarantine and can’t believe how well it worked.
Chandelle Ross: Love it. I want to try it as I have a round face and it seems to really frame and structure the face nicely
meoowwkitty: never ever cut above the ties, you'll mess it up. cut below it and then use clippers to even it out.
jackie: Instant subscribe, I like the way you explain things and gosh, your hair looks amazing!
Ana: Omg I freaking love this! You did so good!
MissNickkieJ: You're great at explaining things! :)
senioritta1000: I absolutely love this!Gorgeous!
AshG LMT: This looks amazing! Love your curls as well. Hoping maybe you have a vid of how you style. Lol I need to learn
Kim Truong: So helpful thank you!!
Laura Kane: Great job! Thank you!
wina: I just did it. My sister helped me to cut the back hair. And it turned out so good, I almost only need to trim the front, if the left and right are in the same length. Lol But it's okay, I just need to cut the left side a bit shorter. But maybe later, I got easily sleepy when I touch my hair in a long time. Lol Anyway, good tutorial
Julia Cayanan: Yayy it's effective guys. I did it and my hair looks good. Thanks for this vid!
Sanny Kecil: oh wow. such helpful tutorial, now would you share how you style your hair? it looks lovely
Martha: Turned out great! Tysm!
MsTipsycolada: It came out so pretty.
roxanne: love it, your hair came out really nice :)
Ali Vargas: I'm about to cut my hair, and didn't expect to find this Ashley's version tbh. She looks pretty carefree and relaxed. It would be cool to see her doing her hair now, but I guess she's not into it any longer.
Camila Jenkin: awesome video! I'm gonna try this :D
mari: YT recommended me this throwback omg! 5 years ago and look how much she's glowed tf up today ToT <3
Rose Renee: When you tie the two front sections off with hair ties, why do they have to be included in the ponytail tie back when you cut?
Gigi Pretty: It looks very good.
Tara Mcloughlin: This came up on my recommended and i got so emo thinking about how far this little ashley has come
thepinkeri: Thank you so much.this video saved my hair
Alia A: Mine looks great..love it
Poojitha I S S: your hair looks amazing!
Sofia Serez: Wow you’ve been making videos for timeee, I love to see how different they are now days
Scarlet Young: it's so weird how slow ashley is talking wtff
gambardella: This was sooo helpful thanks a lot I think I will do this this weekend. +you look so cool mkay bye
katie katie: The only YouTuber who didn't give long intro❤️❤️❤️
Lucy Nguyen: i tried it and it looks great!!!! thxxxx
TheAlacransilla: I just cut my hair myself and everyone asked me where I got my haircut I just said I did it myself
Erin Rose Hubbard: Great job!
mochacaramelo: I just stumbled upon this cute little baby Ashley and this made my day..
V i c t o r i a C: Loved it !!!
indigo: i hope this is usefull even if it's 4 years later i still want a lob
Silvi van Leeuwen: beautiful!
Melissa Mixes: I love this!!!!
Ko Ko: How do you look older here than you do now
Alejandra R: Waaaa Ashley it's you! Lol thanks for the tutorial. I didn't know this video existed. I really love the way you style it
Ma Sato: Such a bold move but it turns out so well
RadioLA: Thanks! I'll try to repeat it)
Tamara Bradshaw: Super cute!!!!
Serendipity: Random came across this - and here she is cutting her hair 5 years ago - nice job!
Livitoots: youtube be recommending me a 4 year old video that im still gonna watch
May's life: omg I was fricking out when you couldn't cut your hair lol but it looks good you manage to control it. I honestly would not be able to try this.
Claire Chia: living for your hair journey
Fiona Fong: Great video!
Ann Otto: No way I am going to cut my hair! Maybe trim my bangs, if necessary.
rizz Paynandos: so nice:)
Ishitaaa Asati: wow why is this suddenly in my recommendations not mad at it tho
Madelief: everyone at home now because all the hairdressers are closed due to the virus
Kelseyguurl: Loved the video
Annie Attri: I have seen many Bob cut video.. But yours is the best.. Ever.. And easiest..
musikcla: Nooooo. I was trying my best to stay away from the scissors.
Larry The Barberman: love it
soft mongreal: ashley is so pretty four years ago, even prettier now
Jenny Lee: Wow....so talented,maybe if i doing it by my self....my hair be going shorter shorter and shorter...hahaha
Victoria Nguyen: GIRRRLLLLL i fuggin luv this thank u for a wonderful video doing this tmro you look so gewddddd with this hairdoo!!!
AISHWARYA L: Can you put a video of styling..it's beautiful how you styled..
dead inside: Am I the only one who laughed at 5:48? Just me.....oh....ok BTW I loved the video,ur hair turned out so beautiful!
SANIA KHAN: Wow nice
Victoria: I too hate long intro. Great video !!
Shikha Parashar: If Ashley is 21 in 2020, this is a 17 year old Ashley OHMYGOD
Pooping Birds: Trying this tomorrow since this is the only video i found sensible
Miss Tamirah: Who is here in 2021 thinking about cutting their own hair and just getting some inspo from queen Ashley?
9melissal: Did she really never show the back? It must have been crooked lol
zkdlllna: omg i watched this a year ago and didnt realize it was you!!
yyangart: I legit googled this bc I wanted to cut my hair and when I saw this video I fr went "NO WAY ASHLEY??"
Lamim Kader: okay this is a great video
thepungirl: Why is this recommended after 4 years lol but I will watch it cause it’s Ashley
yooperlooper: Giant hair block!! ha ha ha that made me LOL!
Denise Ang: I feel like i’m watching from the future! Who’s watching this in 2020?