We all love a crisp and polished look when attending a function, event, or even a casual gathering. From coordinating the perfect pair of sandals to ensuring that our hair is styled just right, every detail contributes to making us feel our best. A well-styled haircut not only enhances our overall appearance but also gives us a boost of confidence, ensuring we’re ready to take on any occasion. And layering hairs is the simplest and the most effective way to get a classy look. If you want to know how to cut layers in medium length hair yourself, then we got it for you!
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Imagine what happens when you’re short on time and can’t visit the salon for a professional haircut? It can be frustrating to feel unprepared, especially when your hair needs attention. That’s why we’ve created this step-by-step guide that will help you learn how to cut layers in medium length hair yourself. With these simple instructions, you can achieve a stylish, layered look at home and still feel fabulous for your big event.
Zoning The Hairs
- Begin the cut by zoning the hairs. Divide the hair in the top section, and side sections.
- Take a comb and separate the top section, and tie it above. Ensure the lines are crisp and straight.
- Fix the hair with clips on top. We will cut the sides and top section separately.
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Create Section
- Start by combing the hair straight. Ensure the hair is evenly damp.
- Create a section at the left side of your head. Take a comb and create a 2.5 or 2 cm long section from top of your head to the bottom.
- Separate the section from others and extend it in front of your face.
Make A Guide Cut And Follow Through
- Choose the length of hair you want and make a cut to guide your further cuttings.
- Make further equal sections and bring them forward to match them with your initial cutting.
- Repeat the same till the center at the back of your head.
Make A Guide Cut On The Other Side
- Now we want to make sure you have equal sides so pick a few strands of hairs from either side and bring them forward to get a guide for your cutting on the right side.
- Now repeat the same process of sectioning and cutting them by bringing them at the front.
Untie The Top Hairs And Create A Center Section
- Once the sides are done, untie the top of the hair and comb them.
- Create a 1 cm wide hair section that runs from the fron to the back. Do not take it till the back of your head, just keep it till you reach at the divergence you created between lower and upper part.
Create a Guide Cut for Top
- After sectioning, take a few portions of the middle section of hair, stretch it out on top, and make a slant cut that goes smaller at front and longer at back and keep following it till the end of line.
- Ensure your hairs are evenly damp to create a perfect cut throughout.
Bring Hairs Together Section Wise
- Now add a section from either side and cut it as per the guide hairs.
- Repeat the same process till the end.
Finishing
- Finally, check the ends, by combing your hair down to see if anything extra needs to be trimmed.
- Cut the ends which don’t go well with others and you will have a layered cut in your medium long hair.
- Now finish the cut by blow drying your hair and styling them as you desire. I use OUAI Anti Frizz Cream to style my hairs for a finished look!
Preparation Tips
Now you have learned how to cut layers in medium length hair yourself, but before you reach out to your scissors there are a few things that will help you ensure you do not mess up your hair.
- Hair washing and conditioning: Everyone loves their hair after washing, it is easy to manage and also to cut. So, before you start cutting your hair, wash and condition it to make it easy to cut and manage
- Right Environment: Having a right environment is a must for accurate cuts and sectioning followed by a mirror for precise cuts.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Now before you start with cutting and all, there are a few common mistakes that people make which can mess up with their cuttings and eventually will not reap desired results. So, to ensure you do not make them, here are the things that you can keep in mind:
- Cutting too much: Initially, you may not know how much you should cut, so one way to deal with this is to start small. Take a small part to cut and check how it feels than based on that cut more if you like. If you are fine with it, continue with that guide.
- Uneven Damping: It is necessary to have your entire section, if not entire hair, to be damp. It helps remove unevenness and makes it easy to manage hairs. This is especially important when you have frizzy or dry hair. For this you can use a commonly available spray bottle.
- Neglecting the Guide: The initial guide will help you know how much you should cut. This is essential as it guides your further cuttings. If you mess this up, you may not get even cuttings throughout. The guide is important especially if you are cutting with a certain design in mind.
FAQs
Will It Work On Curly Hair?
Yes, as long as you wash and condition your hair you can do it even curly hairs.
How Can I Ensure My Layers Are Even On Both Sides?
The best way to do that is by taking a few strands of hair and comparing the both sides, if you find any side uneven, you can cut them to make it equal.
What Tools Do I Need To Cut Layers At Home?
You’ll need a pair of sharp haircutting scissors, sectioning clips, a fine-tooth comb, a spray bottle for dampening hair, and a mirror.
How Do I Cut Layers Without Losing Too Much Length?
When creating your guide cut, start small by cutting minimal lengths. Work gradually, checking the length after each section, to retain the overall length while adding layers.
Meet Christine, a soon-to-be mom and lifelong hairstyle enthusiast whose love affair with hair began in her childhood, experimenting with every trend under the sun. Now, she joins our team of authors who are all the heart and soul behind our hairstyle blog. From trendy to timeless, Christine enjoys researching and sharing the best looks for our readers in every post.
