Cut Side Swept Bangs

Side swept bangs fall at a diagonal to one side and are flattering for any face shape. Unfortunately, side swept bangs need maintenance to look their best. You'll need to trim yours every 2-4 weeks.[1] Learning to style your own bangs will save money on both the initial cut and save you time by avoiding frequent touchup trips to the salon.

Steps

Preparing Your Hair

  1. Make sure your hair is completely dry. Wet hair dries shorter and to a different shape. You won't get the accuracy you'll need for great bangs by cutting them wet.[2] Air drying is best to keep your hair healthy. However, if you're pressed for time a blow dry is fine.[3]
  2. Comb out your bangs. Use a comb to bring your bangs forward over your face. If you don't currently have bangs, create a triangular part.[4] First, comb out all of your hair and part it down the center. Find where your head starts to slope forward. Visualize a triangle made up of this point and the top two points of your forehead. Comb the hair in this section forward to make up your bangs.[5]
  3. Pull back the rest of your hair. Comb the rest of your hair backwards and keep it in place. Use a hair tie, clips, or bobby pins. This will prevent your hair from falling forward where you may mistakenly cut it.[6]

Cutting Your Hair With Shears

  1. Choose the right scissors. You don't need special styling shears as long as they're very sharp.[7] However, scissors made especially for cutting hair may be more ergonomic, allowing you to produce better results. Dull scissors will produce jagged ends, damaging your hair. Test them on a piece of string to make sure sharpness is adequate.[8]
  2. Hold your bangs to the opposite side where you want them to fall. If you want your bangs to fall to the left, you should hold and cut them on the right, and vice versa. Gauge your target length more accurately by holding the bangs in front of the face. Imagine your cut beginning at the tip of the nose and falling to eye level, reaching the cheekbone.
  3. Cut your bangs in sections. Start by separating a roughly one inch wide section of the hair closest to your nose and hold it flat. You will create a diagonal edge where this section will be where your hair is at its shortest. Once you finish one section, move on to the one next to it. Keep each section lined up with the others at the same angle.
    • While cutting, position your shears perpendicular to your hair and then point the tip of the shears down at an angle.[9]
    • Working with smaller segments will take longer but produce better results.[10]
  4. Re-comb and reevaluate your new bangs. Return your bangs to the position you want to keep it. Make sure your bangs are how you want them. Check how the angle and length looks on your face. Look for any uneven sections.
  5. Touch up any errors. If you've missed any sections, trim those to match neighboring hairs. If any sections are uneven, redo those to create a neat diagonal line. Cut vertically instead of at an angle for this step for better accuracy.[11]
  6. Style your bangs. Once you're happy with your bangs evenness, style them for one last quality check. Use a round brush and a hair dryer to sweep your bangs to the side you want them to be.[4] A small amount of mousse will add extra volume to your new look.

Cutting Your Hair With a Razor

  1. Choose an appropriate razor. This can be a straight razor, a hair shaper, or even a disposable shaver. Just ensure that your razor is very sharp and has a single blade. Using dull tools or ones with multiple blades can cause split ends.[12]
    • Professional hair shaping razors come with ergonomic handles especially designed for cutting hair.
    • Using a razor for extremely coarse or curly hair might not be your best bet, as this sometimes also causes split ends.
  2. Take hair one segment at a time. Start with the section closest to your nose. Just as you would with scissors, hold one section of hair at a time while cutting for the best look. Remember to keep your sections to about an inch long or shorter to prevent over cutting.
  3. Pull each bang section taut. Use your middle and index finger to pull your hair up to form a 90 degree angle with your face. Slide your fingers down towards the tips of your hair. Hold them just above where you plan to cut.[12]
  4. Run the razor across your hair. Use your razor to gently cut into the hair section by section to form a diagonal. Use a gentle gliding motion away from your face. Keep each section lined up at the same angle. Continue until you reach the longest part.
  5. Check your bangs when finished. Comb out your bangs and position them towards the side where you want them to fall. Check for sections you've missed or uneven breaks in the diagonal. Correct your mistake by pulling the section forward again and trimming it back with another stroke of your razor.



Tips

  • If you're trying a new look, you may want to cut your hair a little longer than you think you want it. You can always go back and trim it shorter if it ends up being too long, but it will take a few weeks to grow out if you trim it too short.
  • Keep a steady hand. An uneven cut could ruin your fringe. If caffeine gives you a hand tremor, avoid caffeinated beverages for a few hours before cutting your bangs.[13] On the flip side, if you're addicted to caffeine, abstaining may also cause your hands to shake.[14] Be sure to find the right balance before attempting this cut.
  • Cutting with a razor instead of shears will produce a more layered look with more volume.[10]
  • There is no need to wash your hair before cutting it. Stylists tend shampoo first because wet hair takes much less time to cut.[2]

Warnings

  • Be careful. If you cut too quickly or too hard, you may end up damaging your hair missing chunks of your bangs.
  • Only use the razor method if you are an experienced stylist with a steady hand. It's easy to slip and cut yourself. Cuts to the head and face can be very dangerous and leave scars.

Related Articles

  • Straighten Your Bangs Without Using Any Products or Straightners
  • Cut Sideways Bangs for Curly Hair
  • Hide Bad Bangs or Fringe
  • Maintain a Side Fringe

Sources and Citations

  1. ↑ http://www.hairstyle.com/article/how-often-should-you-trim-your-bangs_a340/1
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/20/dry-cut-hair_n_4462316.html
  3. ↑ http://www.webmd.com/beauty/hair-repair/how-not-to-wreck-your-hair
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 http://learni.st/users/ashleylaurend/boards/87912-how-to-cut-your-own-side-swept-bangs
  5. ↑ http://cupofjo.com/2014/04/how-to-cut-your-own-bangs
  6. ↑ http://makeuptutorials.com/how-to-cut-bangs-hair-tutorial/
  7. ↑ http://www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com/2014/02/do-you-need-hair-shears-to-cut-hair.html
  8. ↑ http://www.redbookmag.com/fashion/trends/news/a12144/how-to-cut-bangs/
  9. ↑ http://makeupandbeauty.com/cut-side-swept-bangs-home
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 http://glamradar.com/how-to-cut-perfect-side-swept-bangs-at-home
  11. ↑ https://snapguide.com/guides/cut-side-swept-bangs-fringe-at-home
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 http://motherburg.com/blogs/shes-crafty/7694289-the-right-cut-how-to-trim-your-bangs
  13. ↑ https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003192.htm
  14. ↑ http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1182710-overview

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