How to cut your own fringe at home
If you've dealt with your split ends – either by reaching for a pair of sharp scissors or treating yourself to some hair treatments – and you're thinking of moving onto your fringe next, then allow us to help. Wondering how to cut a fringe?
A professional hairstylist has shared their top tips on how best to tackle to those bangs below...
Don't do it after a few drinks!
That's just our general rule. When many of us are reaching for a glass of wine / or something a bit stiffer at the end of another challenging day, we advise to cut your fringe before you have that drink...
Use sharp scissors
Don't use nail scissors or your IKEA kitchen pair – invest in a pair of professional haircutting shears, otherwise you will damage your hair. Etsy has a great selection here.
Make sure your fringe is dry
Stylist at Blush + Blow Ana Gomes tells Prima UK: "A fringe should always be cut dry and styled prior to cutting, so you can see where it sits."
Again, less is more
"There are lots of people that cut their own bangs and generally with a little practice, it’s absolutely fine," Ana said. "However, there are a few tricks to ensuring you don’t go wrong and end up with a super short fringe. The general rule is less is more, start longer and cut a little more if needed to ensure you get your desired length."
Don't lift your fringe
"Never lift the fringe to cut," Ana warned. "Ensure you pull down and create your guide from the centre of the fringe."
Tips for blunt or feathered fringes
A blunt fringe cut seems fairly straightforward. Ana advises that you ensure you cut with the scissors horizontally. Blunt fringes usually work better with thick hair.
For a feathered fringe, Ana instructs to angle the scissors upwards at a 90 degree angle and cut into the line, which creates a kind of v shape in the fringe. When you move the fringe around it's a lot lighter.
For a one length or rounded fringes
"Fringes can either be completely one length or slightly rounded, meaning they are slightly longer around the edges," Ana explained. "For a one length fringe, make sure you follow your line in a very straight horizontal cut, ensuring both sides are the same length.
"For a rounded fringe, create your guide in the middle of your hair and keep angling it downwards until you reach the end and follow the same on the other side running your hands from roots to tips, ensuring they are the same length on both sides."
Good luck!
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