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Summary: When trimming bangs, never cut above the fingers and make sure to use a trusty mirror. Trim bangs with tips from a beauty professional in this free video on hair care.
Sylvia Russell is a motivated professional with more than 18 years of experience in the beauty industry. She's worked as a beauty professional for television segments as well as photo...read more
"Hi, you're just in time. I'm about to do a haircut, and you might be able to see how it's done. But first let me share with you some tips on how to trim your bangs. Listen, we all want bangs. Short bangs, long bangs, bangs that sweep off to the side. So having bangs doesn't necessarily mean straight across, Chinese bangs. Find the bangs that work best for you. Remember to have your scissors and a comb. Number one rule, never cut above the fingers. If you cut above the fingers, you may come out with bangs that are way too short. Remember, have a trusty mirror, and a friend close by, because you're going to need help trimming those bangs. Remember, trimming bangs should be fun. Always start out with just a little bit, you can always cut more off later. If you cut too much right away, you can't get it back. And you got to have a lot of patience to wait for those bangs to grow back. This is the Hair Studio, I'm Sylvia Russell, and this is how you can trim your bangs."
eHow Article: How to Trim Bangs