All around the world, businesses that do not provide life sustaining services have found their doors shut. This includes hair salons in Davie, Florida. This means that many salon goers found their existing and future appointments canceled. Due to uncertainty of when hair salons will once again reopen, there has been a surge of interest in how to cut your own hair. Fortunately, Inscape Beauty Salon is here to guide you through a DIY haircut and teach you the secret to finishing with a salon quality blow out:
1. Is a Cut Necessary?
First things first, do you really need a haircut? If your hair is still manageable, it may be best to wait it out. You can try experimenting with different styles if your current one is no longer working. If you’ve decided you must cut your own hair, be sure that you will be comfortable wearing the new style until you are able to return to your local Davie hair salon.
2. Use Shears Intended for Hair
If you’re in desperate need of a DIY cut, keep in mind that dull scissors will always result in less than perfect results. Instead, invest in styling shears. They can be purchased at local pharmacies or ordered online through various retailers.
3. Use a Guide
If you’ve never cut or trimmed your own hair before, or are worried about crooked locks, invest in a guide. These guides are generally tools made of plastic that clip onto the hair. They typically contain a level in the center to ensure that the cut will be straight and can be found in select pharmacies or ordered online.
4. Determine Your Goal
Do you simply want to trim your split ends, add bangs, freshen up layers? Before you make the first cut, be sure you know what you are aiming for. It is easy to get carried away if you aren’t sure and are cutting at random. If you are trying for a specific look, consult a few video tutorials so you know exactly how to proceed.
5. Consider Your Hair Texture
For those with curly hair or natural waves, it’s best to cut your hair when it is dry. This will give you a better idea of how it will look when it is finished. If you have straight strands; however, cutting it while it’s wet will ensure that the lines are sharp.
6. Be Cautious
You can always cut off more hair, but you can’t make it grow back instantly. Start off cautiously with small snips and continue to take off more in small sections until you are satisfied with the length. Likewise, it is probably wise to stick to a trim or basic style if you are not familiar with cutting hair.
7. Pay Attention to How You Hold the Scissors
One of the biggest mistakes people make with a DIY haircut is holding the scissors horizontally. While a horizontal cut is often needed to cut off length, it is more natural-looking to hold them straight up and down and cut small sections at a time. If you do cut horizontally, finish off the haircut by making some vertical cuts at the ends.
8. Finish with a Salon Quality Blow Out
One of the most fantastic parts of a new haircut is the finishing blow out done by the stylist. If you cut your hair dry, wash it first and then prep it with an anti-frizz styling product. Next, part your hair into several even sections in the front and back. Use a large round bristle brush for ultra-straight hair and start in the front. Wrap the hair from each section, starting from mid-shaft down to the ends, around the brush, and towards your face. Blow-dry each section once the hair is wrapped, continuing until you have finished. Afterward, spritz your locks with a light and flexible hair spray and viola—you will look like you’ve stepped out of your favorite Davie hair salon.
Not ready to take the plunge and cut your own hair? Schedule a future appointment at Inscape Beauty Salon online today.