When you're short on cash, expensive bi-monthly trips to the salon may be out of your budget. If you still want to maintain your hairstyle at home for less money, a razor comb is a good investment to make. Fairly easy to use and inexpensive, a razor comb can help you introduce texture to your hair, do away with split ends and remove excess bulk with a few short strokes. The trick to using a razor comb is knowing the correct technique.
Step 1
Choose a hairstyle that will work well with a razor comb. It's a good idea to have your hairstylist cut in a textured style first, so you can simply maintain the texture at home. Razor combs work best on bobs, shags, long and layered looks and curly textures, notes Hair Color Diva. Avoid using a razor on fine, thin hair.
Step 2
Wet your hair with a spray bottle. Razor combs can be used on wet or dry hair, but you'll get a more precise cut with wet hair.
Step 3
Start the process with your bangs. They are usually finer than the rest of your hair. You can also add more texture to your bangs, and then assess the need for more texture in the body of your hair. Pull the hair straight in front of your eyes, doing your best to mimic the way your bags will naturally lie when you are finished.
Step 4
Section off a piece of hair that is about the width of the razor comb, suggests HairFinder.com. Angle the razor comb downward and use short strokes to "chop" at the hair. Never drag the razor down the bangs. Instead, use a light hand and short strokes to move down the section of hair.
Step 5
Cut your hair longer than you originally wanted. Razor combs can remove more hair than you planned. Remember that you can always cut your hair shorter, but once you remove too much hair you must wait for it to grow back. Instead of making a large and dramatic change, use your razor comb to remove small lengths of hair carefully until you are finished.
Step 6
Reassess your hairstyle when you've finished your bangs. If you still want more texture through the body of your hair, continue with the same process on comb-width sections of the hair around your head. Finish with a texturizing spray to bring out the shape and body of your hair.
Things You'll Need
- Spray bottle
- Texturizing spray
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