To cut the hair around your face, focus on a controlled and gradual approach using small subsections.
Here's a straightforward method you can use:
- Preparation:
- Ensure your hair is clean and damp (not soaking wet).
- Gather your supplies: sharp hair-cutting scissors, a fine-tooth comb (cutting comb), and a mirror.
- Sectioning:
- Part your hair as you normally would.
- Isolate the sections of hair that frame your face on either side. You'll be working on these sections.
- Cutting Technique:
- Forward Direction: Using your cutting comb, direct all the hair in one of the face-framing sections forward, over your face.
- Small Subsections: Pinch out a tiny subsection of hair. It's crucial to work with small subsections for better control, especially as a beginner. Think thin layers.
- Gradual Cutting: Decide how much length you want to remove. Cut the subsection straight across, at a slight angle, or point-cut (snip upwards into the ends) depending on the desired effect. Start conservatively; you can always cut more later.
- Repeat: Take another tiny subsection of hair directly beneath the first one you cut. Bring it forward, compare its length to the previous subsection (which acts as your guide), and cut it accordingly.
- Alternating Sides: Repeat the process on the other side of your face, ensuring symmetry by comparing the lengths and angles of the face-framing layers.
- Checking and Refining:
- Once you've cut all the subsections on both sides, step back and assess the overall look.
- Check for any unevenness and make small adjustments as needed.
- Dry and style your hair to see the final result. You may need to refine the layers further once your hair is dry.
Remember, patience and small adjustments are key to achieving a flattering result. It's always better to cut less and then refine rather than cutting off too much at once.
