Something to think about when your looking for really good advice on how to cut own hair. One  thing is to get your hair done by a professional hairstylist. Then ask then how they cut it. the angle, the sections etc. Then in about 6 weeks go ahead and cut around a 1/2 inch off. This will help you keep the same style. You still should visit to your hairstylist every now and again to make sure the haircut stays even or until you are comfortable with cutting it yourself.

Some other ways that are very easy to do when we talk about how to cut your own hair is to first get the hair wet then comb all of your hair down, making sure there is no tangles. Then you will want to comb your hair into small sections in between your middle and you index finger and then cut the hair in a straight line. You will continue cutting in small sections from one side to the other. You’ll always need to double check to make sure the hair cut is even. Next is to part the hair where you normally like too and comb it straight down. Then just once again using small sections, holding the hair  in between your index and middle fingers, cut the next section. Then as cut each time go ahead and check for any longer or uneven pieces of hair. When you do find any longer pieces, be sure to cut then off.

Now if your dealing with or have curly hair, you’ll want to be sure to cut your hair dry. Making sure not to cut to much off as curly or wavy hair always springs back much shorter after it dry’s. This is because the more you cut off the less weight the hair has to pull down on the curl. This less weight in the hair will most times cause the curly hair to spring or bounce back much shorter. This of course will depend if the hair is just wavy, curly of very kinky, so it is best to decide the length to cut before going at it. A really good rule to follow here is to only cut very short lengths at first. once you get a pretty good understanding how much the hair will spring back once it dries. You will start to get a good feel for the amount to cut.

When it comes to cutting your bangs, unless your 100% sure, cut them dry. You always want to check for cow licks and the direction the hair grows. Hair that is in the face and forehead area, tends to grow in very different patterns then the rest on the head, so be sure to cut the bangs when they are just about or totally dry and doing it in very small sections at a time. This will help to ensure a desired bang cut. Another good tip to follow when it comes to cutting bangs is to point cut the bangs by starting from one side and working the cut to the other. Also take note that attempting to cut straight even bangs can be very difficult to do. Be sure and take your time when it come to cutting your bangs. With a little practice, you’ll start to get this bang cutting techniques down.

No matter what kind of hair style you’re going for, when you believe you are finished, go back and check to make sure the cut is even. This can be done by taking sections of hair from opposite sides and bring then around to the front of your face either towards the eyes, nose, chin or jaw. You will then want to see if the two lengths are matching up evenly. Here is another article on how to cut your own hair