How to Razor Cut Long Hairstyles
With a long hairstyle, it can sometimes seem hard to come up with new ways to cut layers after the old ones grow out. If you want something edgy and fun, you can recut the layers using a razor. Razor blades thin the bottoms of the hair, making it lighter and very easy to mold and style. Finding and using a quality razor comb is by far the best option when you want to razor cut longer hairstyles. They are easy to use and don't require extensive hair cutting skills. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Straighten all of your hair with a flat iron. Working with your hair while it's straight will enable you to see exactly what you are doing and how much you are cutting.
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Run the razor comb gently through a section of hair exactly where you want the layers to start and slowly work your way down the strand of hair, swishing the razor comb over and over. The size of the section will depend on what look you want; the section should be about an inch for chunky layers and a quarter inch for finer layers. It is possible to have them start as short as your crown, or by the eyebrows, cheek or chin.
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Repeat around the entire head, noting how each finished layer looks when it is combed through with your fingers. Use the razor comb to shape the hair around your face. Do not cut much from the bottom layers of hair or you will lose length.
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Style the finished look. You can mist the style with hairspray then shake it out with your hands to create a shaggy look, use hair wax to mold the ends into curls or simply keep it straight and spritz some shine spray over the style.
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