How to Trim your Bangs- Perfect results every time

Here is a quick and easy way for you too trim your bangs. Read more to learn how to trim them dry for no unexpected shrinking, how to texturize and how to cut different shapes. Click on each photo for a larger view of each step.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Good trimming shears
• Comb
• Clip

1. 
    
   Separate your bangs

   Separate your bangs from the rest of your hair. Use the clip to hold the rest of your hair back. Style your bangs as needed so they are straight.

2. 
    
   The first step

   Bring all of your bangs to the center, (the idea is to keep them flat, not bunch them like a pony-tail) and trim a small amount off the tip. Let the bangs go, and brush them down and repeat if necessary. This will create a face-framing bang. For a straight bang, go to the next step

3. 
    

   For straight bangs, part your bangs down the middle and comb one half to the side, between your eye and your temple. You should see a point at the end of the section. Trim the point off. Release and comb the bangs down and repeat if neccesary.

4. 
    

   For a softer edge to your bangs, Comb them straight up off of your face and use the tips of the scissors, cutting downward into the bangs (parallel to the hair) and "chip" away at the edge (less than 1/8 of an inch for each "chip")

5. 
    

   For a lot of texture (a very softened, broken edge, almost like layered) bring your bangs straight up, in a mo-hawk. You will see the shorter pieces in the front (they may fall out of your grip and that is okay) and some longer ones in the back. Cut about 1/8 of an inch off the back portion (cut straight or use "chipping" method as described above) then release the bangs to check them and repeat if neccesary.

6. The final step is to comb your bangs straight down and cut away any stray hairs to perfect the shape. Shake your head to see if any more strays pop up and continue to comb and cut away the strays until they are perfect. During this final step, if you are looking for a sharp, straight bang, use your shears perpendicular to the bang, and for a softer bang, "chip" into the edge with the shears parallel to the bang.

Tips & Warnings

• Always use very sharp shears. Dull shears will "push" the hair before cutting it, preventing you from getting a straight line.
• Cut bangs while dry to avoid any surprises
• If your bangs look too choppy, try the texturizing techniques to soften the edges.
• Only cut a little at a time. You can always go back and trim more!!!
• If you think you are starting to really mess them up, put down the shears and go see your hairdresser.

[Sondrac]

on 7/21/2009 Great tips

[harrietcat]

on 1/22/2009 good tips!