How to Layer Hair and Cut Side Swept Bangs

 

You may not be able to tell the difference between the before (left) and after (right) photos above, however if you look closely, my hair is thinner and has a more define v-shape with layers. I chose to trim my hair to keep my hair in shape and cut off my split ends. It is recommended to trim long hair every 8 to 12 weeks if not then this simply gives you dull and frizzy hair over time. Disclaimer: I'm not a professional hair stylist, I am merely showing you what works best for me and my hair.

 

Hair Styling Tools: 

• Salon Scissors or Hair Shears
• Tail Comb
• Hair Brush or Comb
• Mini Pony Tail Hair Bands or clips
• Hair Razor/Thinning Comb

 Steps:

1. Comb and part hair down the middle with a tail comb.
2. Determine what length your hair should be and use clips or hair bands to create a seven-section part for layers.
3. Gather hair to the top of your head, leaving two pieces of hair in the front of the head where  your first layer will be.
4. Damp the two pieces of hair while holding both ends together at the same length.
5. Slowly trim hair about an inch (or longer) each time.
6. Continue this process until you reach the last two pieces of hair in the back of your head.
7. Once you're done with cutting your last layer, you can go in with the thinning comb to thin out and add some texture to your layers if you'd like.

 

How to Cut Side Swept Bangs: 

1. Wet a comb and run it through your bangs or the front of your hair. 
2. Hold hair securely with index and middle fingers.
3. Slowly cut diagonally to the desired length using one snip. 
4. Cut until you are happy with the length.
5. Using a thinning comb, make sure bangs are thinned out.

Final look with trimmed layers and bangs