This will help you find the spot where your head starts to curve down, which will then indicate your bangs’ starting point. After you’ve parted your hair, feel the top of your head or turn sideways in front of the mirror. Make a Bang Triangleįor full bangs, here’s what to do: part your hair perfectly in the center. Damp hair usually shrinks up when dry so if you’re cutting your bangs when wet, it’ll turn out shorter than you expected.

Here’s something important you need to know: do not wet your hair. Even if you think your kitchen scissors or office shears are sharp enough, they’re still too dull compared to regular shears. Photo from The sharper and smaller the blade, the less likely you’ll make a mistake. What you’ll need are (1) a pair of shears or styling scissors and (2) a fine-tooth comb to really get even, solid bangs. Move away from the kitchen scissors! Before you do anything rash, we suggest investing in the right supplies. Before you start grabbing a pair of paper scissors, please read on to avoid the latter, okay? Now, listen carefully: How to Cut Your Bangs 1.

(No, we’re not speaking from personal experience). So, as much as we’d like to encourage you to switch up your look before the quarantine ends, we want to give you tips on how to avoid botched bangs.Ĭutting your own bangs, especially with zero experience, will either a.) boost your self-esteem or b.) make you cry at 2 AM in front of the bathroom mirror. The enhanced community quarantine is breeding ground for random hobbies and impulsive behavior. If you’re bored out of your mind, you’ve come to the right place.

How to cut long curtain bangs yourself