XVI. Cut and Dyed

After

Before

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Okay, well first thing’s first: I re-highlighted my hair. It’s been a little over 3 months (This is the recommended wait you should take before dying your hair.  Of course, this is the first time I’ve ever followed that guideline, but whatever!) As you can see from the photos below, it was well-needed.

Alright.  In my very first post about FOUR months ago, I promised to write a how-to on CUTTING hair. And well, since I have naturally baby-soft hair that almost NEVER develops split ends [and grows at a snail’s pace], I don’t usually NEED to cut it after a traumatic dye-job. But since I like the feeling of fresh-cut hair -and since I always keep my promises (true story)-, I figured today would be the day.

Materials: You will need a hair apron (that poncho thing that hairstylists always put on you to make sure hair doesn’t get on your body… or you could just do it naked like I do! xD), Razor (I bought mine from Sally’s beauty supply shop for about $4), hair-cutting scissors, and a comb/brush (I use a rat-tail comb because I can separate sections of my hair to make sure each is the correct length), a steady hand, and courage.

DISCLAIMER: THIS BLOG IS MEANT FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. I TAKE NO LIABILITY IF THINGS GO AFOUL.

First: Section off your hair, and pull sections into separate clips. I usually make a horizontal line from ear to ear, then clip off the top section, and make a completely straight cut on my longest layer to make it the length it needs to be. Then, pull down the top layer, and separate into several more sections, pulling down each section as you cut . This is how to get the layered look.

 

You can choose to use scissors or the razor for this, but if this is your first time cutting hair, you might want to use the razor because it will make it look a lot more even. WARNING: DO NOOOOOT APPLY TOO MUCH PRESSURE WITH THE RAZOR. IT IS EXTREMELY SHARP. Seriously. My first attempt using this kind of razor resulted in me chopping off 7 inches of my beautiful golden locks! Beware.

The key is to work using angles. It’s easier to do this by taking pieces of hair between your index and middle finger, and creating a “test-angle” that way. It ends up looking better if you can control where you’re cutting. (Just be careful if you are using the razor).

Always cut your bangs last to be able to get in those final-touches. I personally always layer my bangs, beginning with long layers at the bottom, and ending up with short layers on top. This allows me to work my bangs and exploit them for their volume-potential. 😉

Sooo… enjoy your new haircut! ^_^

❤ Peace