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How to trim your bangs like a pro:
Step 1: Start by getting your bangs as dry and straight as possible so you know what you're working with (as a novice, you don't want to cut wet bangs like your stylist does).
Step 2: Use a fine-tooth comb to separate your bangs out, clipping the rest of your hair back -- to avoid cutting any wrong pieces.
Step 3: Looking straight into a mirror, choose a very small section of hair from the far side of your bangs and cut no more than an eighth of an inch with haircutting scissors (try Tweezerman Spirit 2000 Styling Shears, $27.95). Remember, your bangs will spring up a bit once you style them, so cut a tiny bit of length at a time to avoid over trimming.
Step 4: Continue to follow the curve of the bangs your stylist initially created, slowly moving across your forehead. Cut in very small sections, so you can expertly follow their path. Once you reach the end, stop and assess the length.
Step 5: When you are happy with the length, pull your bangs up toward the ceiling, holding them between your middle and index finger, and texturize them. Do this by pointing your scissors straight down towards your scalp, making small vertical cuts into the tips of your bangs.
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great tips! thanks!
by camigirl Monday, April 22, 2013 at 12:38PM Report as inappropriate
Good tip for bangs
by Mollysunshine Thursday, March 21, 2013 at 01:49AM Report as inappropriate
Good tips, I have thick coarse hair, and I always towel dry, BUT not anymore...
by MissPurple Friday, January 25, 2013 at 12:41PM Report as inappropriate
I'll definitely use the tips for cutting bangs and texturizing them. My bangs get long quickly after a haircut.
by inthemiddles Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 07:14PM Report as inappropriate
I use the blow dry your hair... Coarse or curly hair. And it really works... Especially if you can get a straightening brush... Your hair will practically straighten. Good advice here!
by Glam101 Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 09:54AM Report as inappropriate
what was with the hair type test? according to this really nobody's hair would be thick, because who can only get the elastic around their hair only once?
by Chris213 Monday, December 3, 2012 at 08:17PM Report as inappropriate
These are good tips for teenagers but I feel most adults would already know these "tips"
by BeautyBoss Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 12:19PM Report as inappropriate
I like the hair type test
by LittleBunny Sunday, September 16, 2012 at 03:20PM Report as inappropriate
Nice! :) I didnt even know these!
by MissAmy00 Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 08:58AM Report as inappropriate
Ehhh
by T_rod93 Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 03:27AM Report as inappropriate