When the curls became longer and the hairstyle lost shape, when the ends are constantly split, we take scissors in our hands and cut the ends of our hair ourselves. This is not at all difficult to do, knowing the simple rules of technology. So, it is quite possible to do without expensive salon services.

Why trim the ends of your hair?

Beautiful fluffy hairstyle made of shiny silky hair is an integral element of the charm of any woman. To make your hair look exactly like this, it requires a careful attitude and care. Under the influence of various, not the best factors, hair strands lose their softness, shine, and ends are split. That's why the surest way to make your hair healthy is to trim the ends. If you cut even a few millimeters, then the look of the hairstyle immediately transforms.

And do not be afraid that the regular loss of several millimeters will not make it possible to grow the long-awaited length. In a month, hair grows about ten to fifteen millimeters or even a little more. If you cut the ends once every two months per centimeter or half a centimeter, that is, there is every chance to grow beautiful curls. If you save every millimeter, then you can lose more. Split ends can, of course, grow further, but it will not be healthy hair, breaking off at the section. As a result, the whole hairstyle turns into something shapeless due to breakaway and forever uneven ends.

But even in regular trimming of the ends there will also be no sense if you do not know the technique: how to cut the ends of the hair correctly. It costs a little to learn and acquire the necessary tools.

How to cut hair evenly: organization of a workplace at home

It’s not at all difficult to trim curls normally if you have a properly organized place for a haircut and a set of all the necessary tools of suitable quality.

At first, it’s worth splurge on such things as:

  • professional scissors from a special store;
  • water sprayer;
  • comb made of natural material;
  • thinning scissors;
  • mirror;
  • elastic bands, hair clips.

You can not cut hair with typical home scissors. If you look under a microscope, what happens with each hair in this case, you can see a terrible picture. Not suitable for cutting scissors literally shred hair rods. And, of course, this does not lead to anything good.

Scissors selection

At this point it is worthwhile to dwell in more detail. The right choice of scissors is half the success. It is recommended to visit a professional beauty store and not stint on the purchase of quality equipment. Because even in specialized stores you can run into low-quality goods at a reasonable price. Such things will bring neither benefit nor joy, but only the dubious benefit of low cost.

So, what should be the scissors in the hands of independent women?

Here are the main characteristics that you should pay attention to when buying:

  • they must be made of high carbon steel. Metal marking is abbreviated as HRC. LThe main product has a hardness level of 58-62 HRC. If the hardness is higher, the scissors will be more fragile and quickly put out of action;
  • the best coating is made of chrome and titanium. This is an anti-allergic coating. Gold spraying just looks smart, but does not carry any function.
  • the most convenient to use scissors with a blade length of 5-5.5 inches;
  • blade sharpening will fit standard - with an angle of inclination from 40 to 50 degrees. By the way, good models are sharpened manually;
  • high-quality scissors sit perfectly in the hand, smoothly open and close.

The approximate price of high-quality models for novice hairdressers is 2-2.5 thousand rubles.

Haircut preparation

The preparation is very simple: you must first wash off everything that was on the hair - varnish, gel, fat deposits and everything that has accumulated on the strands from the external environment. To do this, any mild shampoo, deep cleaning shampoo or one that does not contain sulfates is suitable if the curls are colored.

And then you should apply a balm or rinse on the entire length of the strands, you can mask. And rinse off after a proper time.

We do the cutting of the ends of the hair ourselves

Hair should be cut wet, and if they are also naughty, then apply gel before cutting. How to cut the ends of long hair, if there is no one to help, and you want to get rid of split ends definitely.

Everything is very simple:

  • it is necessary to divide the hair into two parts, making a parting with a finger;
  • throw one strand on the chest and pinch the ends between the index and middle fingers. Scissors parallel to the floor;
  • the same thing must be done with another strand.

The thicker the hair, the more strands should be separated.

Low tail

A very simple way to cut the ends of the curls is to collect them in a low tail. Especially if the hair is very thick.

The technology is as follows:

  • it is necessary to moisten the hair and collect in a low tail;
  • then they must be divided into several strands;
  • along the length of each strand it is necessary to fix the elastic band every 2 cm;
  • The last gum on the lock indicates the level at which to cut.

Holding hair, you need to cut them under the elastic.

High tail

With a high tail, you can get such an ever-popular haircut as a cascade.

The technique is simple:

  • it is necessary to collect hair in a high tail, but not tightly pulled;
  • pull the strands to the top of the head at an angle of 90 degrees and make a straight cut;
  • to process the cut ends with thinning scissors.

Now you can loose your hair, blow dry and see what a beauty you have with your own hands. If everything is done correctly, then the hairdresser is definitely not useful in the next few months.

Special level haircut

This method greatly facilitates the procedure. A good way for those who are not confident in their abilities as a hairdresser is that the level will do everything for you.

So, we proceed:

  • we straighten hair, moisturizing them, combing, if unruly, lubricating with gel;
  • we divide all the curls into two parts, making an even parting with a flat comb;
  • we collect all the locks under the chin, fastened with a shallow level and pull down to the level that we planned to cut. We control the bubble, which should be in the middle;
  • cut by level;
  • now we collect the entire front part of the head of hair, tilt the head, fasten it to the middle level and pull to the desired limit, cut it off;
  • we collect all the hair in a high tail, fix the level, pull up on the surface of the head and down, tilting the head slightly, pull the strands to the desired level, cut them off.

That's all - the hairstyle is ready. If you fill your hand, then the whole procedure will take no more than 5-10 minutes.

Trim hair on a bang in a straight line

The most common procedure is a bangs haircut. Most often, people do it themselves.

And here's how to do it:

  • first you need to determine the border of the bangs, and then divide it into upper and lower levels;
  • the upper level must be fixed with something, for example a hairpin or clip:
  • the lower level of the bangs should be trimmed, dropping to the eyebrows, on them and navigate about the length;
  • Now you need to lower the upper level of the bangs, comb down to the eyebrows and cut off in an even line, approximately 5 mm longer than the lower level of the bangs.

You can finish cutting the bangs with thinning to get a softer contour.

In different directions

A very simple haircut method that does not need to be studied for a long time. And the result will always be amazing.

To do this, you need:

  • to collect hair in a high tail, lift up, twist into a braid and cut along the intended length;
  • then dissolve the hair, comb, collect again, now on the crown, twist into a tourniquet, but in the opposite direction and cut the protruding hairs.

And now it remains to dissolve the curl again and enjoy the result.

Mowing two low ponytails

This method does not require much labor and skill. And time will take very little.

So here is what to do:

  • just divide the hair into two parts, making the right central parting;
  • to collect hair in two low ponytails;
  • lower the gum from the tail to the desired length and cut the strands at the level of the gum;
  • scissors should be kept at an angle of 45 degrees.

With this method, a semicircular cut of hair will be obtained. If you are planning to make a smooth edge of your hair, you just need to refine the image. To do this, you need to collect the hair in the tail and trim the ends.

Head down

Hair must be moistened before cutting. And it is better to rinse with shampoo and slightly dry with a towel.

Now you can proceed:

  • you need to lay a towel and tilt your head to it;
  • comb the hair down and start cutting the ends;
  • do not immediately grab a large strand, it is enough to move gradually, combing the hair and controlling the level.

And now you need to raise your head and walk along the length of the lock with a flat comb.

Secret: how often to cut hair ends

Everyone who grows hair is especially jealous of cutting the ends. And when the hairdresser, not sparing the length, cuts off the ends, no client will like it. Therefore, the girls remain at home and cut their ends themselves.

Given that the vast majority of curls grow by a centimeter or more in a month, then cutting the ends even a centimeter every three months is not scary for those who grow their hair. And if you want to keep your favorite form of haircut, then you need to cut the ends more often, you can even once a month, and preferably once every two months.

It still depends on the condition of the strands themselves. Someone's hair is split more often, someone less. It is easy to check the condition of the ends of the locks: you need to collect them in the tail and see if there are any among the hairs that clatter in different directions. If there are any, they must be cut without regret. Because the cut ends make the hairstyle groomed. And the cut hair does not grow strong, breaking off in places of damage.

Useful Tips

  1. So that the hair does not split, it is necessary to arrange a treatment procedure once a month with freshly prepared masks. They can be made from cottage cheese and yolk (2 tablespoons of cottage cheese and one yolk mixed into a homogeneous mass), from mayonnaise (just a couple of tablespoons of any mayonnaise) or sour kefir. Such a mask must be held on wet hair for at least half an hour. And rinse with warm water.
  2. A good remedy is a decoction of chamomile, which rinses the hair. They love strands of keratin masks, which can be purchased in stores.
  3. When there is a goal to grow hair, it is worth cutting it to the growing moon.
  4. It is optimal to cut long curls by a centimeter every two to three months. Then they will grow healthy.
  5. To cut the ends evenly, it is better to cut dark curls against a light background, and light ones against a dark background.
  6. We must try to cut the ends diagonally, and not at right angles to the hair. This way you can prevent further cross-section.
  7. Sometimes hair grows beyond the section. Will have to remove hair five millimeters above the damaged area.

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