Guide to trimming at home

[Supervixen]

I have had 3-4 horrible trims over the past 3 years. The type where you ask for a TRIM and end up with 4" less length. I am finally recovering from them so I am looking for a very in depth guide on trimming hair at home.

I am a straightened natural and I do not like the twist cut or the search and destroy methods. I'd prefer a YouTube video.

TIA!

 

[pattyr5]

Id like one too. So far the only ones I've come across was by Mo Knows Hair and it's not detailed enough.

 

[divachyk]

Feye's Method . I trimmed both my hair and my wigs using this method and it works. Others have also used this method with success.

 

[curlicarib]

Feye's Method . I trimmed both my hair and my wigs using this method and it works. Others have also used this method with success.

This is how I cut mine. I like the "v" cut, so I just do the first step. I get a perfect trim every time. Also, I don't straighten my hair to trim it, and this method still gives me a near perfect trim.

In fact, my next trim is on Sunday.

 

[divachyk]

curlicarib, agreed about not having to straighten. I do the u-shape trim.

 

[havilland]

I use this method too... Just the first step. I like the v shape as well.

After the ponytails, I clean up any strands that need dusting and voila. Perfect trim.

 

[MilkChocolateOne]

If I am being lazy and if my hair has a decent shape use Feye's u shape method.
http://feyeselftrim.livejournal.com/1827.html


If my hair needs to be slightly layered and shaped I used this method
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AlSjx4oVySU&rdm=1d2yl51e2&client=mv-google

You have to be consistent with your angels or you will get lost in the cut and mess your hair up.

 

[Froreal3]

I wouldn't have any hair left after all that cutting she just did.

 

[Dee Raven]

I also use Feye's method. I've been doing it for about 3 years ow and I love it. Here's the specific video I use.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9Erf49Eyxc&list=PL0Br96vPKBNjpsAPG2rZK3Gg7MV-z58Ew

 

[Supervixen]

Thanks everyone! I did it and I'm very happy with the results. I decided I wanted layers so this is a modification of Feye's method. I am happy.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CPTitwYvgoc

 

[starfish79]

This is the method I use - can be done wet or on a blow out.

http://youtu.be/wCgffGp__7A

 

[blackeyes31626]

My hair is super thick and nappy so I think Imma need a few more ponytails but I am trying this next time I poo.

 

[Supervixen]

I'm super late responding to this but I started trimming my hair with feye's method and have now been able to graduate to free hand trimming like in the salons. Yesterday I did my mom in layers and it looks great.

Thanks!

 

[LdyKamz]

I'll never be able to do this. Maybe once my hair gets longer I can practice a bit more but I don't trust myself. And I've tried.

 

[Janet']

I was just wondering how I was going to self trim! I like Feye's Method and the one that @starfish79 mentioned.

 

[sunnieb]

I used this guide when I first started trimming my own hair. I wanted to be sure the full guide was posted here in case the website disappeared one day.
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The U-shaped trim

For a slight U-shape to the ends.

Step 1

Start with combing your hair as straight as possible, removing every tangle. Part your hair in the middle, all the way down to the back of the head. Then bring the two sides of hair forward.

Step 2

Comb each side carefully until every hair strand seems to be lying in the right direction. When you're done, tilt your head back as far as comfortable and then comb some more. You'll feel very silly doing this, and you'll look silly too. But just try to ignore that for a while!

Concentrate on one side of the hair at a time. You can use a scrunchie to hold the other one in place while you trim. Comb the un-scrunched side while still tilted back. Grab the ends of your hair with one hand (using your index and middle finger). Hold the scissors with the other.

When you have a firm hold you can look down on your hair again. Make sure that your grip is firm and avoid shifting any hair strands when you bend your head to look down. Then bring the ends up and carefully trim off as much as desired.

Note: For a deeper U-shape, look straight ahead in front of you when trimming instead of looking toward the roof. You can also look toward the floor for an even deeper U.


You can hold the hair either like this: Or this:

I prefer the first grip, it holds the ends firmly.

Trim both sides of hair this way, and try to make them as even as possible. You don't want to end up with hair that is shorter on one
side.

Step 3

When you're done you should have hair that is slightly V-shaped when brushed back. To remove the V and replace it with a U you need to comb the hair back and put it in a low ponytail. Bend your head forward to look toward the floor. Pull the scrunchie as far down your ponytail as possible, and as close to the body as possible too. When you can't reach anymore, try to grab the scrunchie from behind your back instead. Pull it all the way down to the end of the ponytail. Maybe you'll need someone to help you with this so that you don't pull it more to one side or the other.

Please note: The image is showing this step while looking straight ahead, but I have found that looking toward the floor produces even better results.



Now, bring the scrunchie at the end of the ponytail forward, over one of your sholders. Get hold of the scrunchie (be careful not to pull any strands while doing this!!) and trim the tip of the ponytail off (this removes the V). If your hair is too short to reach, you can ask someone else to trim the tip off. Comb the hair back again and make sure that you're satisfied. If you've still got a V you'll have to ponytail your hair again and trim more of the tip off.

Step 4 (for perfectionists, not necessary to do, but highly recommended!)

If you're a perfectionist like I am, then part your hair and comb the two sides forward again, while holding your head up looking straight ahead (no tilting). You will notice that your ends are a bit uneven, so just even them up (1/4 of an inch or so).

Step 5 (also for perfectionists)

Finally you can comb all your hair to one side instead of parting it in the middle. You do this to make sure that you haven't missed any strands (This might happen if your part isn't exactly in the middle of your head). Snip off all strands that are longer than the rest of the hair, and make sure that it's even. Do this with the other side too.

When you're finally done, your U-shape will look something like this:

A deeper U-shape (head held up to look straight ahead instead of looking towards the roof in Step 2) on longer hair looks like this: