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Now that barbers and stylists are shutting down, there's been no better time to learn how to cut your hair at home.

I know it sounds hard, but it really isn't – you just have to follow some simple steps and have patience.

With enough patience, you'll find you can do just about anything to your hair!

That's what I'll be going over today – how you can cut your hair at home in 7 simple steps!

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The Tools You'll Need

It's critically important that you use the right tools to get the job done – no one wants to pull on their hair because they didn't use a sharp enough pair of scissors.

Here are the tools you'll need to do this:

• Scissors AKA Shears – I recommend you use hair-cutting scissors specifically. They should be sharp and small (5-6 inches). You CAN use normal scissors, but they'll do a choppy job and be harder to use because of their large size.
• A Comb – This is the easiest tool you can use to move your hair around while you're cutting it.
• Hair Clips (optional) – These can be used to keep your hair out of the way.
• A Mirror – This is optional unless you cut your own hair. Don't make the mistake of hacking away at your head without seeing what you're doing.
• Clippers – These do the bulk of the work for you.
• Thinning Scissors – These are designed to help thin out your hair as opposed to cutting through all of it.

 

The Words You Need To Understand

Before you begin it's useful to know some of the words associated with cutting hair – and we'll be using them extensively in this article.

 

The Mistakes To Avoid

It's very easy to make a mistake when you cut your own hair – especially if it's your first time. Here are some very common mistakes you want to avoid.

• Being TOO Aggressive – Take your time. Don't cut too much, or too fast or too high up. Go bit by bit and have patience.
• Miscommunication – If your partner is cutting your hair for you, make sure they know exactly what you want. Don't leave it to them to decide what haircut you get, it's YOUR hair so tell them what you want.
• High Expectations – You're going to be disappointed if you think that you or your partner will be able to cut your hair as well as your stylish. Make sure whoever is doing this to you doesn't feel pressured to get it perfect, because I guarantee they won't.

 

Before You Begin

Make sure your hair is clean. Wash and condition your hair if it's longer – and make sure you don't put any product in your hair once you get out of the shower.

• If Using Scissors – Feel free to experiment with cutting your hair while it's still wet.
• If Using Clippers – Make sure your hair is dry – moisture and electricity don't mix well.

Prepare for the worst case scenario. You might make a huge mistake and have to shave your head totally. If you do – that's fine! Now's the perfect time to try a buzz-cut or force yourself to learn how to wear a hat!

Remember the K.I.S.S. Principle – Keep It Simple Silly!

• Go slow. Cut less. Evaluate more.
• Don't try to change things up – go with a style you know and are comfortable with.
• Less than 3 weeks since your last haircut? Follow the shape your stylist left!
• 3-4 plus weeks or your hair grows really fast? You'll want to go slow as you'll be shaping the silhouette of the cut.
• Better to have an imperfect longer cut than a bad cut that's too short – you can't glue the hair back on!

 

Step-By-Step Guide To Cutting Your Hair

Step 1: Envision What You Want

You want to start things off by making sure you (and/or the person cutting your hair) know what you want. You can do this by imagining you've been electrified.

1. Now run your hands through your hair and look at what you actually have.
2. Imagine what you want the result to look like.
3. Imagine what that result looks like if you were electrified again.
4. Figure out what needs to happen to your electrified look to get the result you want.

 

Step 2: Prepare

Now you want to set up the space where you're going to cut your hair. Make sure you're in a well-lit area with no distractions.

1. Prepare your chair or make room in the bathroom for some mirrors.
2. Clear the floor of anything that may get in the way.
3. Wet your hair in the shower or the sink.
4. Comb your hair straight back.
5. Cover your clothes so they are protected.

 

Step 3: Cut The Sides

You want to start with the sides – as they're the easiest region to cut.

Be aware of the Transition Zone – This is the boundary between the lower half and upper half of your head. This is the area where we will blend so don’t cut into this region yet!

A blend is a gradual transition from shorter to longer hair. The goal of blending is to make it look seamless. Most men like their hair longer as you move up the head (as it creates a square shape which most men like).

Remember cutting less early on is better – you can make a second or even a third pass!

• Using a comb, with the bristles facing up, lift the hair on the lower half of the head and begin to cut (¼ inch in length) from the base of your head.

• Repeat, going a little bit higher but not into the transition zone.
• Move upward 1/4 of an inch at a time – the smoother movements up usually result in a cleaner look.
• Start on the left side of your head, then move to the back, and finish on the right side.

• Evaluate whether it looks good or not.
• Make another pass if needed or move on.

 

Step 4: Cut The Top

Now that you've got the sides and back done, move on to the top of your head.

• Begin cutting the top, starting from the front and working towards the back. Focus on the center two inches. If you can imagine yourself with a mohawk – the mohawk region is where you’re trimming.
• When cutting, pull the hair with your fingers perpendicular to your head, and then cut a small amount off the ends (1/2 to 1/4 of an inch).

• Similarly to cutting your sides, you want to move about ¼ of an inch back after every time you cut.
• Move to the left side (1.5-2 inches wide) and repeat.

• Next move to the right side, (1.5-2 inches wide) and repeat.

1. • You can cut less and go for a more “styled” top (1/8 to 1/4 inch at most) or cut more to go for a summer shorter look (1/2 inch at a time! You can go over again if needed)
   • Err on the side of cutting too little – you can always cut again later!
   • Pay attention to the style you normally wear. One side may be longer than the other!!

 

Step 5: The Transition Zone

Now that you've done the bulk, let's blend.

Look at how your hair lays. What style do you wear? If you part to the right (like I do) the left side isn’t going to be as smooth a transition as the right side. Thus, depending on the style you're going for the transition zone doesn't need to be even on all sides.

• Use clips (or fingers) to keep the hair you want to keep longer out of the way (creating a low temporary side part).

• Using the same comb technique as in the previous steps, we want to hold the hair perpendicular to your head and connect the upper and lower half as we cut.

• Envision the silhouette you want and cut with that in mind.
• Again – leave your hair longer if in doubt.
• Now take a step back and look for lines (a clear transition between short and long hair) and off shapes (puffy areas where hair lays more than on the other side, creating an imbalance look).
• This is where you’ll want to revisit and better blend if possible.

 

Step 6: The Details

Congratulations! You just completed the hardest part of cutting your own hair. Now you want to go through and focus on the small details.

• Clean up around your ears – use the comb and scissors to raise the lines around your ears. Be careful not to cut yourself!

• Check for any stray long hairs and cut them off.
• Now focus on the nape of your neck, and be very careful not to overcut – especially if you're going for a rounder shape with clippers.

 

Step 7: The Big Picture

Now it's time to review your hard work.

• Step back and wash, clean and comb your hair as you normally would.
• Look at your haircut from various angles in good light to see if there's anything that needs urgent fixing.
• Carefully evaluate whether or not you need to address problems – but let little things slide, as messing with a “good” cut in the effort to get to it “perfect” can often lead to a screw up.
• Remember that a good men's hair product can make your hair do what you want – even if you didn't get it 100% right!

 

 

Summary – How To Cut Your Hair At Home

• The Tools You'll Need
• The Words You Need To Know
• The Mistakes To Avoid
• Before You Begin
• Step 1: Envision What You Want
• Step 2: Prepare
• Step 3: Cut The Sides
• Step 4: Cut The Top
• Step 5: The Transition Zone
• Step 6: The Details
• Step 7: The Big Picture

 

And you're done! See – it isn't as hard as you think, just take it slow, cut a little at a time and you'll be rocking a new look in no time!

This article is brought to you by VITAMAN – the 100% natural men’s hair and skin care company I founded with my business partner Clare.

We don’t want you putting harmful chemicals and artificial fragrances on your skin. All our award winning products are made from pure, 100% natural organically certified ingredients sourced from our own natural laboratory – the Australian outback.

Choose a 1 off purchase or automatic 4, 6 or 8 week intervals and save 20%! There's no obligation and you can modify or cancel your subscription anytime. Shipping to the US and Australia is FREE and we’re so confident you’ll LOVE our products, we give you a 100% money back guarantee.

Click here to visit VITAMAN and get the best discount you’ll find online!

 

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