Be your own master: how to trim the ends at home?

Even though cutting your hair at home might seem difficult, anyone can do it with a little help. Learning to cut your own hair can help you save time and money, whether you’re trying to keep up your style in between salon visits or you just want to freshen up your appearance.

To create salon-quality results from the comfort of your bathroom, all you need are a few basic tools and some easy to follow instructions. We’ll walk you through the process of cutting the ends of your hair in this guide, preventing common blunders and empowering you to be your own boss.

Step	Description
1. Prepare Your Tools	Gather a pair of sharp scissors, a comb, and a mirror.
2. Section Your Hair	Divide your hair into manageable sections using clips or hair ties.
3. Trim the Ends	Comb through each section, trim a small amount of hair, and check the length.
4. Check for Evenness	Compare both sides to ensure the ends are even, making small adjustments if needed.
5. Style Your Hair	Once satisfied with the trim, style your hair as desired.

Why trim the ends?

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If you always weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a decision rather than taking it blindly, we are prepared to provide you with several incentives to regularly trim the ends.

• From an aesthetic point of view, a fresh cut looks much more attractive than split ends.
• If you regularly practice trimming the ends of your hair, the risk of hair damage is reduced – they get tangled and break less.
• Trimming the ends is good for the health of your hair in general: it reduces the load on the roots and promotes hair growth.

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What you need for independent hairdressing?

How can I cut the ends of my hair myself? This is not as hard as it sounds. Being well-prepared and having everything you need on hand are crucial.

Tool

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What you might require if you want to cut your own hair?

• A fine-toothed comb.
• Your regular comb.
• Hair clips (regular crocodile-type clips will do).
• A spray bottle with water to maintain the right moisture in your hair.
• Hairdressing scissors.

The primary cutting tool needs special consideration. Even for trimming the ends at home, household or office scissors are not appropriate.

Make sure to purchase professional hairdressing scissors from a specialized store to guarantee a tidy and uniform haircut. For thinning, you can also purchase specialized scissors.

Products

Even if you don’t usually use them, you’ll need your go-to shampoo and conditioner because you have to wash your hair before cutting.

If you use a damp hair smoothing leave-in treatment, like Biolage’s All-in-One, the process will proceed as planned. In addition to giving the hair shine and smoothness, the spray helps to manage the curls, which is beneficial when trimming the ends.

Organizing your workspace

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Make sure your workspace is ready. How would one go about doing that?

• Choose a well-lit place. If the haircut is done at night, make sure there is sufficient lighting (use not only overhead but also directional light).
• Install two mirrors so that you can clearly see the hair from the front and back.
• Place all the equipment next to you so that everything you need is at hand.

Preparing the hair

Start cutting as soon as you’ve washed your hair, patting it with a towel. It will become harder to cut as it dries more. During the cutting process, don’t forget to use a spray bottle to keep the curls damp.

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How to trim the ends of your hair yourself: step-by-step instructions

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We have provided a comprehensive tutorial on how to cut your hair at home. If you follow it, everything will turn out fine!

1. 1 Wash your hair and do not forget to use conditioner. Then wrap your head with a towel for a few minutes (excess moisture will be absorbed, but the hair will remain damp enough).
2. 2 Try to gently comb the strands without damaging them.
3. 3 Divide the total mass of hair into several parts and secure each of them with a clip.
4. 4 Take the first strand, pull the hair with a comb and cut to the desired length.
5. 5 Focusing on the first strand, cut all the rest.
6. 6 Comb your curls again and evaluate the result of the haircut. If some strands are longer, trim them to the control length.
7. 7 Dry your hair in the usual way and as an additional care, apply a special oil to your hair, which will soften the ends. Try Elseve oil. Extraordinary".

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How to trim split ends?

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You must behave a little differently if you want to eliminate split ends in addition to just cutting your hair. We have an additional instruction for this situation.

1. 1 After washing your hair, do not use any conditioner/balm or leave-in care. The fact is that these products have a smoothing effect and easily disguise split ends.
2. 2 Dry your hair and comb it thoroughly.
3. 3 Divide your hair into two parts, secure one of them with a clip or gather it into a bun.
4. 4 From the second half, separate a small strand and twist it into a tourniquet. There will be hairs sticking out of the tourniquet – that"s what you need to remove.
5. 5 Carefully cut off the protruding hairs with scissors.
6. 6 Untie the tourniquet and comb the strand, then twist it in the opposite direction and also cut off the protruding hairs.
7. 7 In this way, treat all the hair, strand by strand.
8. 8 At the end of the procedure, apply the strengthening serum "Garnier Fructis. SOS Recovery" to the curls.

While not eliminating every split end, this technique will drastically cut down on their quantity. The curls will appear healthier and more styled following such a haircut.

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Be aware that not everyone will benefit from this haircut technology. You should seek the assistance of a professional hairstylist if you have a lot of split ends and brittle hair. In addition to providing you with a competent haircut, they will also suggest restorative care.

How to trim long hair?

Updating the cut will have its own subtleties if your previous haircut was based on long hair. The ideal hairstyle for this is a ponytail. So, how can I cut my own long hair?

• Comb clean, damp hair and gather it into a low ponytail.
• Gently comb the ponytail and secure an elastic band or clip close to its end.
• Trim the end with scissors.
• Untie your hair and trim the ends again if necessary.

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Remember that taking extra care of long hair is necessary. A L’Oréal Paris "Elseve" leave-in cream care product will help maintain the beauty of your hair. Dream Duration. Apply it for shine and damage prevention right after washing your hair.

Stylists answer questions about hair ends

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If you have the correct tools and techniques, cutting your own hair at home can be easy and enjoyable. Without having to visit a salon, you can achieve a polished and clean look by following the steps outlined in this article. You’ll learn how to take care of the health and appearance of your hair from home with easy-to-follow instructions.

How often do you need to trim the ends?

Everything is dependent on whether or not you grow hair. Trimming the ends once a month makes sense if all you want to do is keep them looking healthy and in style. For those who wish to grow out their hair, hairdressers recommend trimming the ends once every three months.

I have very thick and coarse hair. Can I trim the ends at home myself?

You are unlikely to be satisfied with the outcome of your independent work. Sadly, cutting thick hair can be challenging. Here, you need the assistance of a skilled master who can handle uncontrollably high shock.

How to make your hair split less and need to trim the ends less often?

You will be helped with this by proper care.

• Use nourishing masks and oils for hair, choose shampoos and balms that have a smoothing effect.
• Try not to overuse hot styling irons, and when using high-temperature devices, do not forget about thermal protection.

How to trim the ends of curly hair yourself?

When trimming the ends of curly hair, there are a few key considerations that should be made.

• Cut only dry hair – this way you will get a predictable result, preserving the structure of the curls.
• During the haircut, try not to comb your hair so that the curls do not fall apart and keep their shape.
• Never straighten your curls before the haircut.
• At the end of the procedure, be sure to use leave-in care products for curly hair.

Remember that cutting curly hair is difficult, so it’s best to leave it to the pros.

When done correctly, trimming your hair’s ends at home can be an easy and fulfilling task. You don’t need to go to the salon frequently to keep your hair looking nice and well-maintained if you have the right tools and practice.

To guarantee an even cut, take your time and work in a well-lit area. To get the best results, start small and trim only a small portion at a time. Always use sharp scissors made for cutting hair.

You can save time and money by confidently trimming your own ends and keeping up your hairstyle in between professional cuts by using these simple tips and techniques.

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