How To Cut Your Own Hair 🆒

Use these to keep hair out of the way while you work on specific areas.

Use a large wall mirror and a smaller handheld mirror (or a three-way mirror) to see the back of your head. 2. Pre-Cut Preparation

Best for curly or wavy hair to see the natural curl pattern before it shrinks.

Point-cut (snip vertically into the ends) to soften the line.

Ensure your workspace is brightly lit to avoid missing stray strands. 3. Popular DIY Techniques The Ponytail Method (For Long Layers)

Brush your hair into a high, smooth ponytail at the center of your forehead (the "Unicorn" method). Slide the elastic down to an inch or two from the ends. Cut straight across the ends.

Essential for short fades and buzz cuts; look for kits like the Wahl Elite Pro Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

Use these to keep hair out of the way while you work on specific areas.

Use a large wall mirror and a smaller handheld mirror (or a three-way mirror) to see the back of your head. 2. Pre-Cut Preparation

Best for curly or wavy hair to see the natural curl pattern before it shrinks.

Point-cut (snip vertically into the ends) to soften the line.

Ensure your workspace is brightly lit to avoid missing stray strands. 3. Popular DIY Techniques The Ponytail Method (For Long Layers)

Brush your hair into a high, smooth ponytail at the center of your forehead (the "Unicorn" method). Slide the elastic down to an inch or two from the ends. Cut straight across the ends.

Essential for short fades and buzz cuts; look for kits like the Wahl Elite Pro Go to product viewer dialog for this item.