Spinoff:At home trimming techniques

[ScandalousBeauty]

Y'all know someone was gonna ask! Do you have a certain technique that you use to trim your own hair?

 

[SerenityBreeze]

Y'all know someone was gonna ask! Do you have a certain technique that you use to trim your own hair?

Someone posted this link a couple of months ago. I tired it and it worked well

http://members.fortunecity.com/feye/trim/

 

[Divine Inspiration]

Someone posted this link a couple of months ago. I tired it and it worked well

http://members.fortunecity.com/feye/trim/

I tried this method and it worked well for me.

 

[Blossssom]

But what if your hair isn't all one length? What then?

I've seen this illustration as well, and I approve of it... I'm just wondering how does it work if you have layers...

 

[Divine Inspiration]

I have layers and it worked for me.

 

[Blossssom]

I tried this method and it worked well for me.

Which method did you use? And if you can, elaborate more on how you trimmed the layers.

The model's hair is pretty much all one length...

 

[Divine Inspiration]

Which method did you use? And if you can, elaborate more on how you trimmed the layers.

The model's hair is pretty much all one length...

Hey Blosss!

I used the method for the V shape. I didn't do mine exactly the way she did hers b/c I didn't think that would give me the best results. I parted my hair all the way down the middle of my head and pulled it to each side the way she did. I didn't use ponytail holders b/c I was scared my hair wouldn't turn out right. I just pinned sections of it up and started at the bottom. I detangled and pulled small sections taut and trimmed the ends. I really liked the way it came out. My ends looked crisp and fresh but it didn't look like I had a "hair cut" as it often does when I leave the salon.
I think if you have chunkier layers, you have to seek them out first and trim them together. I started with the longer section of my hair and worked my way up towards my crown until each layer/section was trimmed. This method ended up being efficient & thorough.

HTH...

 

[Blossssom]

Wow! You know, that's exactly the way I was considering trimming my hair.

I was happy with the way the stylist trimmed my hair last Tuesday, but something-something, something-something just wasn't right!

I then began debating whether or not to TRY and trim my own hair again. I did it a couple of times 3 years ago. The first time it came out swell. Ironically, I used this woman's technique. The straight across method. The second time I did it, my hand SLIPPED! OMIGOD!

I was freaked out after that, although, the damage wasn't too bad. I caught myself just in time!

Anyway, I'm considering trying to trim my own hair again, so thanks for starting this thread and thanks to the person who provided the link.

Mercy! I just knew that if I tried at this point to trim my hair with all the various lengths, something wasn't going to get trimmed. I'm glad to see someone has the same idea of trimming that I do.

Also, when I flat iron or hot curl my hair, I use the part down the middle and start in the back technique! Wow!

 

[Divine Inspiration]

I can imagine how traumatic the hand-slipping event was...I would be scurred too. But I'm sure you can swing it this go round.

Great minds think alike...

 

[Blossssom]

I can imagine how traumatic the hand-slipping event was...I would be scurred too. But I'm sure you can swing it this go round.

Great minds think alike...

Okay! Totally!

Yes, now that I know someone else trims the same way I've envisioned, I will purchase the shears from Sally when it's time for the next trim.

Got a ways to go, though. At least 2 months and a week