How to Trim Your Own Bangs

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Save time and money by learning how to trim your own bangs.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A fine-tooth comb
Elastic bands, pins, or clips
Hair-cutting scissors
A steady hand

Step 1: Style your bangs

Style your bangs the way you usually do, making sure to apply any styling products you frequently use.

Tip: Make sure your hair is completely dry. If you cut your bangs when they're wet, they'll dry to a shorter length than you wanted.

Step 2: Section off hair

Section off the hair you do not want to cut by putting it in a ponytail, pinning or clipping it away, or tucking it behind your ears.

Step 3: Comb bangs

Comb your bangs down. Then, holding the scissors vertically, start making little snips using just the points of the scissors. Err on the side of caution: You can always cut more hair, but you can't reattach what you've cut!

Tip: Don't try to cut your bangs across in a straight line. It's very difficult to do, so they'll likely end up uneven.

Step 4: Hold down your bangs

If you need more control, hold your bangs down with one hand as you snip. Just keep in mind that the bangs will spring up a bit when you release your hand, so leave them slightly longer than your desired length.

Step 5: Comb hair again

When you're done, comb the bangs once more to shake loose any cut hairs.

Step 6: Show off

Show off your handiwork!

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[lolz1666666666666]

my bangs were super long i used this video and now i have a scar on my forehead that makes me look like a fuckin female harry potter.

[killgenesis101]

.....

LMFAO. oh god, a female harry potter scar? thats rich. XD

[MICHELLE78906]

@MyNamesGianna lolz

[BecauseAlexWasBored]

@Chompyt lol yeah. Bangs = Fringe

[missmaximaaltje]

you will need: scissors

[jessieleni3]

anybody know where i can get a steady hand ahaha

[Chompyt]

Bangs? Is that an americanism for a fringe?

[penguinmad92]

i can almost garentee that she is a pro hairdresser

[xxDeadHeartzxx]

@lolz1666666666666 what the hell did you do? stab your forehead?

[MyNamesGianna]

@xinix411 but do you get a FREE HARRY POTTER SCAR?

[juliannaloveshearts]

Dude. I want to be a female Harry Potter. :D

The sad part is...I'm not kidding.

[SittingPrettyx10]

i cut my bangs straight and it wasnt that hard