How to Cut Your Own Hair at Home Like a Pro

Trim your own bangs, layers, and everything in between.

By Jessica Teich

Mar 26, 2020

There are a lot of things that can go wrong when you go rogue with a pair of scissors at home, but if you can't make it to the salon right now and are in desperate need of a little trim, it's perfectly fine to give yourself a quick fix at home.

The key is to start small with a few careful snips. Right now is not the time to decide you want bangs (yes, you!). We recommend saving big changes for the pros, but to freshen up your layers, trim your (already-existing) bangs, or nab split ends at home, we've rounded up the best instructional videos below to help you cut your own hair at home. A few pointers before you get started:

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/beauty/hair/g23602022/how-to-cut-your-own-hair/

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