Trimming Your Own Hair: The Basics
Trimming your hair is essential if you want to maintain strong and healthy hair that's free from breakage and split ends. But while we all love a good ol' DIY every now and then (be it DIY hair treatments, DIY hair colors, or DIY styling), there's one DIY that we rarely ever want to do ourselves.
If you said, "trimming your own hair," then that's 100% correct.
If you're wondering how to get started on learning how to do your own hair trimming, then don't fret! ZALA Hair is here to the rescue, and we're here to provide a whole series of posts on how to trim your hair, the right way.
1. Always cut hair when damp, not dry
When trimming your own hair, you should always make sure to do it when your hair's damp, not when it's dry. Damp hair is easier to control and also prevent stray hair from sticking up or out of line, thanks to your hair's elasticity. This means that hair sustains less damage when it's cut wet than when it's cut dry.
2. Detangle hair properly before trimming your own hair
Having tangled hair, when you're trimming your own hair, is certainly a no-no. Tangled hair can cause problems while you're cutting. Just imagine what would happen if you tried to cut through a particularly stubborn knot?
3. Make sure your scissors are razor-sharp
There's nothing worse than blunt scissors when you're trying to cut your hair. Blunt scissors won't be able to cut your hair properly through the shaft, which could create ugly cuts. At the same time, blunt scissors can also prevent you from trimming straight across, which could be another problem if you just want a regular straight trim.
Not to mention, did you know that scissors that aren't sharp enough can actually do you more harm than good? They can cause split ends and other breakages that we assure you, you wouldn't want to risk.
4. Don't panic at any point
It may be a bit scary at first, but remember to stay calm throughout the whole process. Remember, people tend to shake if they're panicking, and shaky hands can definitely ruin the whole hair cutting process.
5. Practice makes perfect
Nobody in this world is perfect, and that's especially true if it's your first time at doing something. In the case of trimming your hair, it's only natural that you won't be able to do it perfectly the first time, or even the second or the third time. Odds are, you would need plenty of practice before you'll be satisfied with your own work, but we promise you, it'll be worth it someday.
Interested in more specific trimming techniques? Don't forget to stay tuned to the ZALA blog for more!
