How to Layer Your Hair

A simple layered haircut can be achieved at home with a little bit of time and a friend to help. Layers will add style, dimension and volume to your hair. Variations on the layered look will flatter all hair types from thin and straight to thick and curly.

Difficulty: Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Detangling leave-in conditioner
• Comb
• Quality scissors
• Razor-edged scissors

1. Wash hair before cutting. When the hair is still wet, add a detangling leave-in conditioner and comb it through. Allow the hair to dry a bit until it is just damp.

2. Put long layers in your hair simply by turning your head upside down and having a friend cut the hair evenly across. This is a great way to start a layered cut. The result will be long layers that lie softly against the head and blend perfectly.

3. Cut shorter layers into the hair by separating a section of hair vertically on the head. Comb the section straight out horizontally. Snip the hair with the scissors vertically.

4. Get an edgier look with chunky layers. To achieve this, separate one-inch sections of hair and comb down and away from the head at a 45-degree angle. Snip off the hair with the scissors, holding them vertically.

5. Razor the ends of the layers to add texture. Manipulate the way that the layers fall by razoring the ends. A razor will also help the chunks of hair blend together.

6. Create a trendy angled bob by leaving the hair in front long, cutting long layers in the side and cutting the shortest layer in the back.

7. Add interest to a long and straight hair style by cutting some chin-length layers in the very front and blend them into the sides. Leave the sides and back with no layers.