HOW TO CUT YOUR OWN HAIR | Quick and Easy Home Self Haircut Tutorial

At-Home Haircut Tutorial

The tutorial demonstrates a basic haircut using clippers on the sides and back, followed by scissors on top.

Tools

Gather clippers with attachment guards, a spray bottle, a mirror, sharp scissors, and a comb. A hair dryer or towel and styling product are also used to finish the haircut.

Cut the Sides and Back

1. With a #3 guard, cut dry hair against its natural growth direction. Work from the temples toward the back, going up to about two fingers above the ears.
2. Use an upward, outward motion and keep the cutting height consistent, leaving room above to blend.
3. Switch to a #4 guard and lightly blend the longer hair above the first cutting line. Use steady, gentle strokes and cut only the tips.
4. Use a #2 guard to taper just above the hairline around the sides and back. Fold the ears down for better access, and avoid tapering too high.

Clean Up the Edges

Remove the guard for a close trim around the ears and neck. Work slowly and avoid cutting into the natural hairline. For a straight line at the back of the neck, the tutorial suggests asking someone to help. Alternatively, use a #1 guard and stay close to the hairline.

Cut the Top

1. Wet the hair and make a center guideline from the forehead to the crown.
2. Cut sections on either side, using a small amount of the previously cut section as a length reference. Leave the crown slightly longer.
3. Comb the fringe forward and use point cutting to add texture. Wet hair can look longer than it will when dry, so avoid cutting too much.

Finish

Comb out loose hair, dry the hair with a hair dryer or towel, and apply a preferred styling product.

The presenter from Like To Style demonstrates the cut.