How to cut your own hair

In Covid-19 times, getting a haircut at home can be a good idea - in addition to saving money.

If your style is a shorter cut, you certainly visit the barber at least once a month. In order to do it at home, there are several tricks and necessary precautions that can help you ensure a good result. To avoid making mistakes, check out our tips and cut your own hair:

You will need only 3 instruments:

- Scissors;
- Comb;
- Hair clipper; 

Choose the style of the cut you will make, avoid very complicated models. Separate the tools to be used and use a lighted place to start the cut. With damp and clean hair, it will be easier to handle - wash with shampoo, conditioner and towel dry. 

 

Be very patient and careful. Start by cutting slowly, little by little, controlling the length measurement with your fingers. Leave the height of the wire above them, starting at the sides of your head with scissors - for a better finish. Check in the mirror and ensure that both sides are in the same shape. Go to the back, removing the uneven strands. 

 

It is also possible to leave the top of the head longer than the sides. Use the machine to ensure this effect, they have 8 combs. The number 1 will leave the wires 3 mm, the larger the number, the longer the wires. 

- Choose the comb and pass the machine slowly, start at the neck, always in the opposite direction of the wires;

- Remove the comb;

- Without the comb, hit the chops and the neck for a straight finish.

Remember: everything is a matter of practice, be patient and the results will only get better.