Consider the Risks

Know Your Natural Texture

A very important thing to consider when cutting your hair is what type of texture your hair is. Do you have board straight hair? Do you have waves? Curls? Super tight curls? This is important because even if you cut the same amount off of straight hair and curly hair, straight hair will remain the length you cut it, while curly hair will bounce up even shorter than the length you cut it.
So, if you cut off two inches of your curly hair, don’t be surprised if it bounces up to look like you cut four inches off. Texture is also important to consider because some hair types are easier to cut wet, while other hair types, like many curly hair types, could be easier to cut while dry. Research how you should cut your specific texture of hair first!
Decide Which Hairstyle You Want

Invest in the Right Supplies

Wash Your Hair

The next step, which is the first step in the actual haircut, is to wash your hair. For some textures, this step might not apply. If you have curly hair and plan on cutting it dry, you don’t need to wash it first.
It’s good to wash your hair before the haircut to undo any heat styling you have done to it or to get any product out of your hair that could affect the outcome of the look. It can also be easier to cut it wet, depending on the style you are going for.
Cut Your Hair Wet

Section Your Hair

Be Aware of Your Positioning

This is a very important tip: always be aware of the positioning of your head, hands, and scissors, because this can affect the type of cut you make and how much hair you take off.
Have you ever been to the hair stylist and they make you uncross your legs and sit up straight? This is so you have a balanced haircut at the end. You don’t want a lopsided bob or uneven layers. Pay attention to your positioning!
Cut Small Amounts

Style Your Hair

