Trimming your own short style can be nerve-wracking, but these expert tips make a DIY haircut much easier.
You don't have to cut your hair right now, but if you feel more comfortable with your short style staying that way, itbe done at home. We spoke to experts about what you need to give your short hair a trim, and the tips you should keep in mind when attempting it on your own.You may not have a Flowbee, but if you've got clippers and scissors, you should be fine.
Working with just clippers? Not a problem. Louden recommends using the largest clipper attachment that came with the set — usually, guard size eight — and working your way down from the top of the hair to the desired length, ending at the neck. Louden also suggests investing in a cordless beard trimmer to get the edges around your ears and neck.
But that doesn't mean you have to accept shagginess if you're on your own. "If you don't have that second hand to help or don't have a , I tell people to outsmart the smartphone and use the selfie camera," says Louden. "Use it as a mirror when doing the back of your hair in front of your bathroom mirror."Like Louden, Folino recommends starting with the longest guard that comes with your clipper. "You can always go shorter, but you cannot put it back," she says. From there, after separating the top of the hair from the side, "Start from your hairline and work up the sides and back of the head.
Louden also has a clever hack for a cleaner hairline. "Use a cheap makeup pencil or chalk to make the line and follow the clean line," he says. If you don't have either available, he says using tape as a guideline works, too, but it can be uncomfortable to remove.Remember, there is truly no need to rush this process. "Take your time," Louden urges. "You're quarantined and you don't have to rush out the door for a photoshoot or catch the bus.
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