Tired of bangs growing out too quickly and salon visits draining your wallet? A professional hairdresser friend shared this foolproof technique I've used successfully for years to trim my own bangs without mishaps.
It's a simple, expert-approved method that delivers natural-looking results. Here's how:
- A comb
- A bowl of water
- A pair of sharp scissors
1. Wet your bangs with your fingers.
2. Detangle them gently with the comb.
3. Twist the strand into a spiral clockwise for right-side bangs (counterclockwise for left-side).
4. Carefully cut the thin tip at an angle, from forehead toward the outer eye corner.
5. Make a few vertical scissor strokes to taper the ends.
6. Unroll and style.
Your bangs are now perfectly trimmed—slightly shorter, tapered for a natural, effortless look. Just dry your hair and go!
Err on the side of caution: cut just a few millimeters at a time. Hair tends to lift when dry, so it's better to trim twice than too short once.
A full shampoo-cut-blowout at the salon costs between 20 and 50 €, depending on location.
If your stylist is accommodating, they might trim just your bangs for 5 to 10 €. But doing it yourself is free—and effective.
By maintaining your bangs at home, you can stretch salon visits from 8 to 4 times a year, saving 200 € annually.
