How to Trim Your Own Bangs
Save time and money by learning how to trim your own bangs.
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You Will Need
- A fine-tooth comb
- Elastic bands, pins, or clips
- Hair-cutting scissors
- A steady hand
Steps
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Step 1
Style your bangs
Style your bangs the way you usually do, making sure to apply any styling products you frequently use.
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Make sure your hair is completely dry. If you cut your bangs when they’re wet, they’ll dry to a shorter length than you wanted.
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Step 2
Section off hair
Section off the hair you do not want to cut by putting it in a ponytail, pinning or clipping it away, or tucking it behind your ears.
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Step 3
Comb bangs
Comb your bangs down. Then, holding the scissors vertically, start making little snips using just the points of the scissors. Err on the side of caution: You can always cut more hair, but you can’t reattach what you’ve cut!
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Don’t try to cut your bangs across in a straight line. It’s very difficult to do, so they’ll likely end up uneven.
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Step 4
Hold down your bangs
If you need more control, hold your bangs down with one hand as you snip. Just keep in mind that the bangs will spring up a bit when you release your hand, so leave them slightly longer than your desired length.
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Step 5
Comb hair again
When you’re done, comb the bangs once more to shake loose any cut hairs.
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Step 6
Show off
Show off your handiwork!
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In the late 19th century, fashionable English women sported 'frisettes,' or curly bangs, with the rest of their hair pulled back.
