Going to a salon can be expensive, and when you don't have the money, you may feel like you have to sacrifice a good haircut for your budget. But you can learn techniques to cut a layered haircut that looks good and doesn't cost you anything. While you may be nervous about cutting your own hair, investing in a good pair of scissors will make it easier. If you're feeling adventurous, try cutting a layered cut on yourself.
Step 1
Wet your hair, either in the shower or with a spray bottle, so that it is soaking wet. Dab off some of the excess moisture with a towel, but leave most of it wet so that it is heavily damp and you can see the ends of the hair clearly and easily.
Step 2
Flip your head upside-down so that the crown of your head points toward the floor. Comb all of your hair down so it hangs neatly. All of your hair, including that at the nape of your neck, should point toward the floor.
Step 3
Choose a length that you want to cut. It's always a good idea to err on the side of caution and cut it slightly longer than you want. You can always cut it a bit shorter.
Step 4
Begin cutting a straight line across the place that you've chosen for how short your hair should be. The line should be as straight as possible, as this will be the length and basis for all of your layers. Cutting a straight line will automatically layer your hair, as you're cutting across many different lengths of hair while they hang down.
Step 5
Finish cutting the straight line and flip your head back up. You should immediately notice the movement and layers in your hair.
Step 6
Refine your layers and give them a more choppy appearance by combing small sections and holding them between your pointer and middle finger with the ends pointing up. Make small, diagonal cuts into the section to give the hair better movement.
Step 7
Cut bangs by combing a section above your forehead down across your eyes, and cutting down in the diagonal to create layered bangs that fall across the eyes.
Things You'll Need
- Hair-cutting scissors
- Comb
- Spray bottle
- Mirror
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