How I Cut My Own Hair In Layers | Great For Covid 19 Quarantine At Home Haircut
- Posted on 12 May, 2016
- Long Hair
- By Anonymous
Instagram: april.labelle
Products Used:
Scissors (Conair: Styling Essentials 5 1/2" Barber Shears)
Brush
2 hair ties
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April
Disclaimer : I am by no means a hair professional, but this is just how I’ve always cut my own hair when I wanted some layers. I don’t want to be responsible for any mistakes, so only try this if you’re absolutely certain you want to, but be open to making any mistakes on your first try. If cutting your own hair is something you wanted to try and if it’s you’re first time doing it, it’s best to start cutting off little by little at first. Especially if you’re a little scared, since this is your first time. So instead of cutting an entire inch, start by cutting off half an inch and go from there. That way you can fix any mistakes if any, without compromising too much length, or straighten off any jagged edges, and see if you actually like the cut before continuing. After years of cutting my own hair, I’ve learned exactly what style and how much length I wanted cut off. I now love cutting my own hair.
Hi everyone welcome back to April makeup. We are not going to be doing makeup today, but we are still going to do something beauty related like showing you how I cut my own hair in layers like this. I'Ve cut my own hair for years and basically, for this video I've cut some subtle layers all around and then worked on some shorter layers on my crown and bangs area. So if you want to see how I go about cutting my own hair, let's just jump right into it. So I've already straightened my hair prior, and the very first thing I do is determine how much length I want to cut off here. I'M thinking about 2 to 3 inches next, I'm flipping my hair upside down and I start brushing it thoroughly. So there aren't any tangles once I've got it smoothened out. I grab all of my hair and bring it to a tight and secure ponytail right on top of my head very close to my hairline. This will help give me that layered effect after making sure I've smoothen out my hair as much as possible before putting it in a ponytail. I'M going to very tightly tie my hair, ensuring that it's very secure - and here I'm just timing exactly how long it takes me to cut my own hair. Now I'm bringing that ponytail to the front of my face and grabbing another hair tie and again tying it very tightly to where I want to cut off after making sure that I pulled the hair tie to where I want to cut I'm grabbing my hair cutting Scissors which I purchased from Walmart I've seen these scissors at most drugstores like Target or Walgreens, and then I'm going to cut right on top of the hair tie, which is why I made sure that the hair tie is very tight and secured before cutting. I also want to note that cutting my hair all at once, like this, can be a little tough on the scissors, because it is a very thick cut, which is why it's important to make sure that the scissors are very sharp and that they're meant for cutting Hair, while cutting I'm trying my very best to cut in a straight line as much as possible, now rest in peace, my terrible dead and dried ends. Okay, so now, of course, after cutting my hair, all at once, like that, I'm going to get a jagged and slightly uneven cut, even when I've tried my best to cut straight across. But that's why I like to do any touch-ups or trimming right afterwards. While my hair is still in that tight ponytail, so I'm using my fingers as a guide to even out the cut and I'm trimming vertically with the scissors, which is called point cutting so that it creates more movement without having just the blunt haircut, I'm trimming my Hair until each strand looks as even as possible to me and I'm sorry - I didn't realize my hand - was kind of covering the trimming process, but I hope you got the gist of it all. So there goes that magic, pug Kevin appearing magically throughout my video. So I'm just going to keep trimming and trimming until everything looks evened out to me once I'm done evening out my hair, I'm going to finally bring my hair down to see what it looks like and if I like it, I'm also checking to see if the Length is even to each other on each side, but before I get into that now, I've decided. I wanted to focus on the crown of my head and I'm just dividing that area from the rest of my hair and pulling them back in a ponytail. Again, I'm brushing my hair out before cutting and I'm actually just going to trim once again so that my layers on the crown of my head are a little more even, and it looks like that, I'm so excited I'm almost done now. I'M going to divide my hair right down the middle in the back of my head and bring the two sections right in front of me and just give it a little trim until they're the same length. After checking to say that the longest layer is the same length, I'm just brushing my hair out once again, and now I'm just focusing on my bangs, which is what frames my face. Sectioning it off in a triangular shape, I'm going to again tie the rest of my hair back brush out the part I'm going to cut and just trim it the same way. I'Ve always done it until it looks even so. I'M finally done with the whole cut, which took me about 15 minutes for the whole process, and now I'm just straightening out any kinks from the hair tie and checking out the final look before this. I actually had a one length haircut that I really liked when it was shorter, but now that it has gotten a little longer, it started to feel heavier on my head and the easy solution to this was cutting my hair in layers like it just did so That it all feels much lighter. I also got rid of any dried ends. So now my hair feels much healthier than before. I haven't had a layered haircut in a while, and I am just love - love loving it right now, thanks for tuning in with me an april makeup, please read my disclaimer in my description box down below before and if you decide to try this, and please remember To subscribe like and comment - and I will see you on my next video bye
Comments
Vanessa: You definitely did a better job at explaining and doing a simply cut than anyone else I’ve seen in doing this. Thank you!
Cindys cross stitch: I did it. Came out perfectly. I am 56 and never cut my hair before. I cut-off 8 inches. The last hair cut I had was March 4, 2020. Yes my hair is still long, but it feels so much better. thank you
Guinevere J Thelin: I just did step 1 for the overall length (which was almost down to my waist at this point) and am thrilled. My scissors weren't as sharp as I hoped and ended up having to finish it with my sewing shears so I'm going to wait until I get a new pair to do the crown and bangs and tidy up the little point cutting I was able to do. I love the "double hair tie" technique as I can't cut even close to a straight line to save my life and it was very satisfying to pull away the wee ponytail of dead ends. HA! And I am soooooooo envious of your thick, lovely mane. I have what can only be described as super thin, super straight, super fine baby hair. My whole head of locks is seriously just a tiny fraction of your bangs. I'm really not kidding. Thanks for not only making hair cutting look easy but also to be just that easy, too.
pamcake: This was the BEST, most helpful tutorial I’ve seen about cutting your own. And I’ve watched at least 30. Thank you VERY much for posting!
Pien: I tried this tutorial and it worked out so well! I had a straight cut without any layers or bangs but managed to get some layers in it and it looks great! Thanks ! :-)
Kelly James: Wow! Thank you sooo much. Just did this in about 10 minutes and I look like I’ve been to a salon!
LindafromHR: I've been cutting my hair like that for years now it's works every time!
Wind Warrior: You make it look so easy. Thank you!
Lucy in the sky: I just did this yesterday and my hair turned out fantastic! And it didn't take long at all. Thank you so much for posting this.
Sujata Sharma: I have tried and it came very nice. I love layers and this was perfect. Thank you!
A. Armiento: Thank you very much for showing your hair cutting skills. I’m lazy going to hair salon and this is perfect tutorial for me. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
M K: Thank you for this very helpful video. I actually cut my hair for the first time while watching your video as a guide and it turned out great!! I was hesitant to do it at first but i was so happy with the result❤️
notplayinganymore: I have thick hair and usually would get layers but anxiety and lockdown has meant a simple straight chop. You wouldn't believe how light my head feels after using your technique! Definitely will be doing this again. Thanks xx
K C: Best tutorial I've tried so far,thank you so much Your steps were easy to follow and the layers come out really nice
Patricia Morrow: Love this! Simple & short but very helpful. Thank you!!!
Luna Deberry: I agree with other viewers. Your method is the best, even comparing with the professionals. Yours is so simple, easy to follow, your instruction is clear and the cut is quick.! 2 thumbs up!
mejomonster: Thank you for sharing this, I love it. Very simple and easy to understand and it’s about long layers which is exactly what I was curious about ;w;
mitsuemartin: I've been meaning to cut my hair for the longest time! Thank you for this video. This worked great for me.
Diana Evans: Looks great. I do my own too!
betty ryzner-madsen: Looks easy and pretty. I will also give this a try, thanks for the video!
Christine Wilson: Just followed this video and I love the result! Saving this to my faves ❤
Z. D.: Really like the method that you do. I'm going to try it tomorrow. Hope it works out well! : )
The fun Chanel: I cut my hair like how you did and I love it! Took 5-10 min.
Elvia Chavez: I totally just cut my own hair thanks so much for your tutorial I love the outcome!!!
Alison Topalian: I haven't been to salon in about 10 years. This is very similar to how I cut my hair myself. Great instructions
Sara Crawford: I did this the other day (even tho I was very nervous) and it turned out great. I followed some advice I read elsewhere, and made my ponytail a little further back from my forehead so my front layer won't be as short. The layers aren't as dramatic this way, and that's what I wanted. I do need to improve my pointcutting skills but I guess that will come with a little more practice.
VD PEN: Very nice layers. U did it like it's so easy to cut, keep it up. Thank you for sharing the tips
MsPurpleIguana: Thank you for the tutorial.It helped me a lot.Especially in these times.
Monabel Garcia: I'm so glad I watched this video. It was super helpful. My hair came out great! Thanks for making this video girl. Truly lifesaving.
Pang Vang: Yeah, I did it! I'm just done cutting my hair style like your. It look so beautiful. I love it! Thanks for the video.
Fidha RD: Your tutorial is the most practical one. I'm subscribing now! Thank you
Cindy Smith: beautiful job!!! very pretty.. I'm going to try it thanks so much!!!!
Feb One: Just followed your instructions a while ago. The results are not bad. Thank you for sharing your video!
Dan Wilson: Having tortured my hair with colourants, strippers and colourants again, when I last went to the hairdressers at the start of December I was insistent that only a certain amount got cut off, but the new ends were still terribly dry and broken. Yesterday morning while washing my hair, half of the ends knotted up so badly that I ended up trying to untangle it and then basically breaking the knot off, resulting in much shorter hair on one side. Tonight I found your video and took the plunge... and it's come out perfectly. It was traumatic to cut, wondering if I was making a huge mistake, but that wasn't the case: the bad ends are gone, it feels so much more like actual hair again and the layers are fab. It's now about the same length as yours. I'm going to grow it longer again but try and not be so mean to it. Anyway, thank you for such a clear, helpful video! It was as effortless to do as you made it look, so thank you!
Gloria76: I love this. I actually tried it n it came out pretty good. I have natural curls so with the layers and all I totally look different. More younger. Thank you.
Pauline Li: I watched half a dozen videos on DIY layers and your video seemed to be the clearest, simplest and easiest. I followed your instructions (except I had wet hair) and my hair turned out exactly the way I wanted it. Perfect! Thank you so much!
Malinda Eckert: Thank you for this very thorough, and SIMPLE tutorial, thank you!
Shruti Sonawane: I followed your instructions....I'm really happy with my hair..it turned out just the way I wanted
Oodles_of_Noodles: You did really well with that. I've done it a few times now and it is usually good enough for me. I took a bit too much off last week, but it will grow quick enough :)
Crisna Shannon: Thank you so much!! You explained so well and now I feel confident to be able to cut my own hair!! Thanks again God bless.
Amrapali Lokhande: Omg! Such a good video I ever seen. I cut my hair at home with this guide and it turned out really well, I’m amazed with the result. You are brilliant and Thankyou very much for this tutorial. I’m happy ♀️ Very simple, unique and time saving haircut.
Molly Knop: Great job! I'm excited to try it. My hair is a mess and I'm broke. You saved my day with this. Thank you!
Louise Tila: Thank you so much. I just copied everything you did in this vid. I love the result ❤
Lily Botanicus: Finally a simple and useful video.Thanks
Abigail Wiriaatmadja: Great, easy to follow, no nonsense instructions. Cute dog too! Love how s/he was licking you at the end demanding attention!
Kiane Keo: i just cut my hair using your method and it turned about beautiful...i’ve cut my own hair for past 4 yrs now and won’t be going to a stylist. this method is the simplest
rhodora horgan: This is the easiest way I have seen. Great job!
Maribel De Leon: I love how you made it look so easy. I saw your video and i went ahead and cut mine. My hair is curly so its much harder to manage it, but i did and i loved the results. Thank you girl. You have beautiful hair.
sgmoney2747: Tried this and it turned out perfectly! I have natural curly hair so I always cut mine while it's wet, it's so much easier that way. And if you have curly hair you should already know but just in case, cut it a little longer cuz when it's dry it shrinks. Other than that I did just how she showed and when it dried it was still perfect! I'll be doing myself all the time now because not only does it save money it also saves me coming home crying from a cut I can't stand, lol.
Bumblebees Paradise: Genius technique, I just cut 5" off length, gave myself long bangs, and cut layers. I used my cutting scissors, thinning shears and 3 rubber bands. Turned out great and it was FREE!!!
NP: Simple,easy and best !! Now i know how 2 cut my own with cool results. Thanks dear !!
Genny Slominski: Love it,qwik tutorial, easy looks great!!!!dont trust salons and been cutting my own hair for years, havent had longer layers in awhile but i love how it turned out
Ashley Chow Wen Xin: I just cut my hair using this video! My hair was getting a bit out of control and it feels so much lighter and prettier now. Thank you so much
Sheri Castro: I literally just watched this and cut my hair the way you advised. Turned out great. Simple and easy. That’s all I needed and saved $20!
Rita Kallicharan: Tried this my cut turned out amazing thank you
Lisa Ryherd: This is exactly what I want, thank you!!!
Gracie_Games :3: nice one. i cut my hair just like how you did it and it's perfect. just the way i like it! Thanks for sharing!
Spicy Squirrel: SWEETHEART.....I LOVE YOU!!!☺ Times are hard & you are my hero!!! Thank you for this. I was afraid i'd make a mess, but turned out fabulous!
Christina Briggs: I've been doing my own hair as well and love it. :)
Jane Mei: Thank you so much! This was so easy and quick.
Racheal Zhang: best self hair cut tutorial ever!! i followed your tutorial and it's sooo good. better than the hair salon ppl who cuts my hair. I'm sooo glad I found your video. thank you for sharing.
myohmyli: I tried this method on my hair today and it turned out great! Don’t see myself going back to a hair cutters anytime soon. Lol
Star5: Gorgeous hair color ! Also these are very easy steps to follow
Vaishnavi R: Amazing !!! Didn’t think that it would turn out this good ! I cut off about 3-4 inches but still managed to keep the length while adding layers . Simple and awesome ! Thank you for sharing the video .
Lauren Adams: Brilliant, can't wait to try it out xx
sa pasa: Great clarity in the steps to cutting one's own hair. Tried today and am pleased with the end result.
Amy love: I love to cut my own hair But I didn't fully know how So I used to experiment in another way ....but this way is really good for me I'm feeling great after trying this way And its not complicated Thank u
Sarah Su: wow I hope to God ,it is as easy as she makes it look, my hair is currently very long past my waist , well I can almost sit on it. I have been wanting to do this cut my self. I have just dyed and straightened my hair , it is now 11.20 pm here in Oxford U.k, I am really tired so I might do the cut tommorw. PLEASE WISH ME LUCK
Unavailable: Your method is the easiest and most desirable way to go for a front layer. Thank you
Penny Bonds: Best video so far. Easy to go by. Excellently explained. Thank You. Keep up the great work! Thanks from Penny in NC.
PMC: Adorable (oh, puppy too). This also works for mid-length bob cut that's gone crazy with dead ends. Best YouTube 'cut your own hair' video. Good on ya' ... and thanks!
boots canlas: I’ll try it today looks simple and well explained
07 Shivani Verma: Oh my god..I just did it and it looks amazing.
Leanne Charlier: Hi I'm a Aussie in Australia, im 56ys.. I agree with everyone on here who replied to you.... I also was hesitant to cut my hair as well I've watched a few others but they weren't right for me by way it was explained & showed... Your instructions are so easy, simple to follow, Ive been laying my hair your way the last 5 years I just layered my hair again this morn.. Nearly 5 years ago was the first time I've ever cut layered my hair till I came across your video, I'm deaf so it's really hard for me to listen & read captions while I'm cutting my hair, With your video i don't need to listen to your instructions on how to? All I need to do is watch & mimic how you show it on your video.. I'm so surprised at how easy laying hair can be? I have long hair nearly down to my waist so u probably saved me a few hundred bucks going to the hair dressers over the years? & the layers looks great! I'm Shocked To Say You Are The Only One I Trust Cutting My Hair! So Well Done & Thank You for Sharing.... Take care & Be Safe!,,
Annie Collins: This video is awesome. I’m going to try soon. Love it. great job!!!
ur local cat ♡: I tried it and I am loving the result
Sue Shmoo: Absolutely hate going to the hairdressers.. tried this and in 5 minutes.. voila new haircut!! Brilliant, thank you
TINA GRACE: This is, by far, the best how to video for cutting your own hair. Thank you so much!
Nadia Ayelen Aires: Me quedo super el corte. Me encantó
Andrea Sandoval: I did this to my hair it took forever to get the first step down because I have thick hair but it came out very nice at the end
Lindsay Lindeman: I tried this last week and it turned out beautifully! I cut my daughter’s hair, too :) How do you trim it? Or do you just let it grow out and re-do the cut?
Odette Flores: Very simple and east to follow tutorial...Will try it next time
A A: Thanks for sharing your hair cut technique. I have no time to go to parlor, so this video helps me a lot. Love u girl. Keep it up.
Gucci Hau: OMG i tried this literally 10 mins ago and it is a success!! Thanks!
helkibru: I did it and it looks great!
Pamiejay J.: I love your video! Great explanation!
Jennifer George: Have been using this method for a number of years now, but it has been a while so thanks for the concise refresher!
Icy Red People: I'm a guy with long hair and currently living in Kenya and I didn't trust anyone here to cut my hair so it's just been growing and growing and getting super annoying. Last night my hair was nearly to my waist and today my hair is exactly how I've wanted it. It took me about 5 minutes because I'm less concerned with everything being perfectly even. This video just changed my world!!! Thanks!!!
Angela Dyke: I just did the cut and it was super easy! I think I would love it more if my hair wasnt so thick though. Any idea how to thin out my hair??? TY so much for the video BTW
Stefanie T: wow, I never thought that it'd turn out so good! I'm gonna have to try this!
Gordonsnc: Thank you so much. It worked great for me!
La*La Life: How were you able to keep the length? You cut so much off on the first cut, about 3 inches? Amazing!
Reeh : Your so talented i love how you cut your hair on your own
Jo Si: I just spent some time searching for your video, which I watched some months ago and remembered to be useful. I'M so glad I found it again, since it's short, but very informative, especially when it comes to balancing out the front/upper layers! Well, I'm going to cut my hair now :-)
shachie77: nice and practical...thanks for the tips im gonna do this now...
Deftones G: Best tutorial ever..just did my hair and love it..
Britt Burt: Great vid!! I saw one early that took longer but she had really long hair like down to her butt so this would work better with shorter hair where you don’t need as many layers
Lianne Hepler: Thanks for the vid! How critical is it to straighten your hair first?
Reeh : Your so talented i love how you cut your hair on your own thank you for this tutorial video
Xochitl E. Muñoz: I love the end result and whole method you used. I'm looking to cut my hair a LOT shorter. Do you a method that will work for above the shoulder length?