Hold your shears vertically and make 4-6 small snips across the bottom of your fringe.Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to playīut as long as you carefully follow a step-by-step from the pros who know best, invest in the right tools (no, any old pair of kitchen shears simply won't do!), and have a relatively steady hand, you can cut your own bangs at home without ever uttering the words 'Oh. To feather your bangs so they blend naturally with the rest of your hair, comb your bangs straight down a final time. Do the same thing on the left side, but make this cut to the opposite angle so it’s parallel to the arch of your left eyebrow. Keep your fingers parallel to the angle of your right eyebrow angle and use the shears to cut just below your fingers. Next, part your bangs down the middle and hold the right half of your bangs between 2 fingers just above the tips of your hair. Place your first 2 fingers right underneath the comb and cut the section of hair straight across at chin level. Then, run the comb through your hair again until you get to your chin and stop.

Comb the section of hair straight down so it falls directly in front of your face. This creates a triangular section of hair that will form your curtain bangs.

Secure this right section of hair in place with a small clip, then create a second part from your crown to the arch of your left eyebrow. Place your comb at the crown of your head and create a sharp, diagonal part from your crown to the arch of your right eyebrow. Detangle your dry hair with a comb and part it evenly down the middle. If you’d like to cut your own curtain bangs at home, start by getting a sharp pair of hair cutting shears so you can make precise cuts. Comb the entire section straight down, letting it fall right in front of your face.Ĭurtain bangs are long, wispy bangs that frame the face in a flattering way.

Now you have the section of hair that you’ll cut into bangs.

Secure that section of hair with a small clip, then hit the other side using the same method. Comb a sharp part from the top of your head to the top of the arch of your right brow, parting on the diagonal. Use that top spot on your head and the arch of your eyebrows as your guides.

Section out a triangle of hair to cut.

That’s the center of your head and will be the place where you start to section out your bangs.

Start by holding your comb to the top of your forehead, and then work your way back on your head until you hit the spot where the comb lies flat. Next, use the same comb to locate the top of your head. This will help you make sure that your bangs comb out evenly. Use a fine-toothed flat comb to draw a part right down the middle of your head. Part your hair in the center and find the top of your head.

Curtain bangs cut yourself