How to Cut the Sides of Men's Hair

Once you cut the back of a man's hair, you can move to the sides. Cut the sides of the hair by using a simple section method. Remember to follow the length you started in the back by cutting a section as a guide to keep hair uniform.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Water spray bottle
• Comb
• Scissors

1. Make sure the man's hair is damp. Use a spray bottle when the hair starts to dry while trimming other areas. Dampen the sides of the hair again before cutting.

2. Start on one side and comb the hair flat. Pull small sections of hair out between straightened fingers making sure the hair and fingers are perpendicular to the floor.

3. Cut desired amount of hair off outside of fingers pointing the scissors down towards the floor when executing the cut.

4. Take the next section of hair and repeat the cutting technique. Use previously cut sections of hair as a guide to overall length.

5. Style hair straight back where it slants around ears. Keep fingers and hair perpendicular and make your cut.

6. Comb the top part of the man's hair towards each respective side, and continue using the section method. Blend in the hair on the side by cutting hair and matching cut sections by length.

Tips & Warnings

• Cut smaller sections if you are a beginner or want to make sure the cut is even. Go back and compare length often for a uniform cut.