How to Give Yourself a Haircut

If eyes are a window into the soul, then hairstyle is a key to the front door. How we wear our tresses-—long or short, curly or straight, color-enhanced or natural—-says a lot about who we are and how we define ourselves. And the truth is, all that self-reflection gets expensive. For those looking to reduce maintenance costs, the below tips will show you how to cut your own hair.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Pair of sharp scissors
• Towel
• Shampoo
• Two mirrors, one handheld and one stationary
• Newspaper

1. Shampoo and towel dry hair.
2. Lay out a newspaper underneath your work station to catch falling hair.
3. Part hair into six even sections. Use bobby pins to keep the sections separate.
4. Choose the section closest to the front of your face and hold straight.
5. Cut to desired length.
6. Repeat process with the other five sections.
7. Using a handheld mirror, review your work in a stationary mirror. Snip any uneven hairs as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Cutting your own hair is a big decision. If you have any qualms, start with a trim and work your way to a more advanced ‘do.
• If you are emulating a particular cut, keep a photo nearby for easy reference.
• If you make a mistake, don’t try to fix it. You will end up cutting off more than you intended. Seeking help from a professional can help ease the error.