There are many ways to cut your curly hair. You just have to put some little effort for it. You can cut your own hair in just a few minutes but you have to follow some steps for it. You must keep in mind that when you cut your curly hair, your hair must be dry because it gives you a perfect look. When you try to cut your hair when they are wet then you are unable to get a perfect look. You must trim your curly hair after 6 to 8 weeks.
DOs and Don’t for Curly Hair
First we will discuss Do and Don’t for curly hair:
DOs
- Cut hairs when it is dry and at a natural state.
- Cut curly hair down the middle for even a haircut.
- Cut your curly hairs in circle pattern technique for perfect cutting.
- To give the right volume to hairs, blend the different textures of the curls.
- Know how to elevate the density of curls.
- Keep yourself tension free
Don’t
- Don’t stress when cutting curly hair.
- Don’t cut wet hair.
- Don’t cut from the side instead of the middle.
- Don’t cut curly hairs with any product in it.
- Don’t use a razor to cut curly hairs.
Steps to Cut Different Types of Curly Hair
Here are three methods to cut your curly hair. Just read it and do your cutting at your home.
Cutting Dry Curly Hair
First Step
First of all, style your hair as usual. Start with a normal look you wear on normal days. Your hair must be dry and make sure that your curls are laid out in the style you want.
Second Step
The second important step is to wrap a towel around your neck to save from irritation. It will help you to prevent hair from getting on your neck. If you have a hairdresser’s cap you can use it in place of a towel. This step is very important to cut hair.
Third Step
The third important thing is to adjust the mirror. Make sure that you can see the hairs from the front in the mirror. So always try to arrange the mirror in front of you to cut your hair.
Fourth Step
The fourth step is to trim the curls. Divide your hairs in different sections. It depends on the volume and length of your hair. When you divide your hairs in different sections it becomes easy to cut the curls and you can trim it easily. Make sure that your scissors are very sharp and cut the hair in the curve of the curl. Section by section start from the top layer and come near down through your curls.
Fifth Step
The fifth step is to separate the untrimmed curls from trimmed curls. This step will help you to prevent cutting the same curls.
Final Step
The final step is inspection and shakes out your curls. When you are finished with cutting, run your fingers in your curls and shake them well and then inspect your cutting from all angles and make sure that this is the same look you want.
Cutting Braided Curly Hair
Now let’s have a look at the second method that is cutting braided curly hair.
First Step
The first step is to detangle your hairs. Brush your hair well and make sure that there is no tangle in your hair.
Second Step
The second step is to separate your hairs into 1 section and braid each section as you go. Braid all the sections of hair but leave about 1 tail unbraided at the bottom of the braid. Tie with rubber band all braids to secure it. The time depends on the thickness of your hair.
Third Step
The third step is to wrap a towel around your neck to prevent hair from getting on your clothes and neck.
Fourth Step
The fourth step is to trim the end of each braid. Cut ½ sections off the bottom of the braid. Make sure that your scissors are sharp and easy to carry through your hairs. You can use a braid for the guidance and cutting of the next braid. Be careful while using this step.
Fifth Step
The 5th step is to remove the braids from the hair. Once you remove it, shake your curls and run your fingers in your hair.
Final Step
The final step is inspection and shakes out your curls. When you are finished with cutting, run your fingers in your curls and shake them well and then inspect your cutting from all angles and make sure that this is the same look you want. If more trimming is needed you can do it.
Cutting Damp Curly Hair
The 3rd method is to cut damp curly hair. Now let’s have a look at this method of cutting.
First Step
The first step is to clean your hair with shampoo and apply conditioner on it. Afterwards, dry it and make sure not to dry it with a blow. Dry your hair until it is damp.
Second Step
The second step is to wrap a towel around your neck to save you from irritation. It will help you to prevent hair from getting on your neck. If you have a hairdresser’s cap you can use it in place of a towel. This step is very important to cut hair.
Third Step
The third important thing is to adjust the mirror. Make sure that you can see the hair from the front in the mirror. So always try to arrange the mirror in front of you to cut your hair.
Fourth Step
The fourth step is to trim the curls. Divide your hairs in different sections. It depends on the volume and length of your hair. When you divide your hairs in different sections it becomes easy to cut the curls and you can trim it easily.
Make sure that your scissors are very sharp and cut the hair in the curve of the curl. Section by section start from the top layer and come near down through your curls. Cut the hairs near the ends or curve in the curl.
Fifth Step
The fifth step is to separate the untrimmed curls from trimmed curls. This step will help you to prevent cutting the same curls.
Final Step
The final step is inspection and shakes out your curls. When you are finished with cutting, run your fingers in your curls and shake them well and then inspect your cutting from all angles and make sure that this is the same look you want.
Conclusion:
To conclude, you can use any of these methods to trim or cut the curls in your hair.