How to Trim Long Hair

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How to Trim Long Hair

Do you desperately need your hair trimmed, but don't want to pay at the salon? Or, are you in-between cuts and need to look good fast? Here's a basic guide on how to trim your own hair at home for less. Although you should never give yourself a full haircut [for example, having waist-length hair and trying to cut it to your shoulders], it is quite possible to give yourself a salon-quality trim -- about 1–3 inches (2.5–7.6 cm) off of the ends. This guide will help.

Part 1

Washing and Preparing Your Hair

*Wash your hair*

Use a mild shampoo and be sure that your hair is clean and free of any hair-care products before you begin trimming.

You do not need to condition, but it may help eliminate any tangles.

Rinse your hair until no residual bubbles or soap are present in the run-off. The water flowing from your scalp should be clean and clear.

Hair that is very thick, curly or coarse should be washed twice to make sure it is clean.

*Lightly towel dry any excessive moisture*

Do not dry entirely, but instead, allow your hair to remain damp. This will make it more manageable.

A spray bottle filled with water can be used to moisten the hair as it dries.

*Cover your shoulders with a towel*

This will catch any drips and will also keep the hair from falling down your shirt as you trim. It will also make cleaning-up afterward easier.

A towel or tarp can also be placed on the ground to catch the hair as it falls.

Use a hairdresser's cape if you happen to have one.

*Brush your hair*

Be sure to remove any tangles or knots, starting at the ends and working your way up. If you have wavy or curly hair, use a wide-toothed comb instead.

It may help to re-moisten your hair.

*Comb your hair straight back*

Using a fine or large tooth comb, begin at your forehead and end at the base of your neck. Once your hair is slicked back it will be easier to make clean, perfectly straight parts.

Clean parts are crucial to making proper sections of your hair.

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