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How to Cut Your Own Sidebangs

How to Cut Your Own Sidebangs
Welcome to my tutorial! The goal today is to take dull, drab hair and transform it with some sassy, flirty sidebangs. This super easy method takes all of five minutes, but here I’m going to break it down for you, along with some helpful side notes and other options.

Materials Needed: Comb, scissors, clips, mirror, some hair, flat iron/straightener (optional), water bottle (optional).

Preparation: Part your hair down the middle. If you are cutting it wet , make note of your natural texture. Curly hair should be cut longer than desired, otherwise you’re going to have itty bitty curlies right on your hairline. Wavy and straight hair is fine. If you are cutting it dry , flat iron the hair you’ll be cutting. Keep in mind that this will give you more precision, but your bangs may not look exactly the same when you wear your hair natural.

Just as a side note, my mannequin is the CLiC model named Courtney.
 
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Step 1Create a Triangular Part

Create a Triangular Part
It’s important not to make the triangle’s base too wide or too narrow. Your pupil is usually a good guide, but if you’re worried, take a little less hair. You can always cut more off later, but putting it back on costs major mula. Also, don’t make the triangle too tall. If you do you’ll be cutting into your hairstyle, resulting in some serious flyaways and frizzies.
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7 comments
May 6, 2012. 12:47 PMkatcee11 says:
will probably do this soon...thanks! :)
Apr 13, 2012. 3:33 AMtylwythtegs says:
BEST. SIDE BANGS. TUTORIAL. EVER. Seriously, you saved my life, you made it so awesome, thankyou so so much! :)
Jan 15, 2012. 10:27 PMAnnz says:
Hey..thanks for this tut..it was helful to get a cool bang...but cud u pls give a tutorial on how to style it after shower.. mine stands in wird way all d tyme...(my hair is wavy)
Sep 25, 2011. 5:38 PMaschmearer says:
Love this whole tutorial! Thanks!
Aug 8, 2011. 10:30 AMSoldiers sister says:
I cut my own hair..
I did amazing bangs and although the way I cut my hair looks amazing on me..My friend wouldn't let me cut hers so I showed her this and it looked amazing Thanks:P
Jul 27, 2011. 10:13 PMsommeil says:
When I trim my bangs, about half the time they come out looking fine, and the rest of the time they are awful. I tried this trick, and it was great--my bangs look perfect. Thanks so much for the tutorial! I'll definitely use it again next time.
Apr 26, 2011. 1:43 PMpeace, love, art says:
Thanks for posting this, Ive been thinking about trimming my bangs. Looking forward to more beauty instrucatbles!

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