How to Cut Your Own Sidebangs

 by LaGeekTresChic
courtney.jpg
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.
 
Remove these adsRemove these ads by Signing Up

Step 1: Create a Triangular Part

trianglepart.jpg
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.
kasmith250 says: Dec 25, 2012. 2:36 PM
Thank you for the tutorial! I followed your instructions and my side-bangs turned out great.
dejameow says: Oct 23, 2012. 5:02 PM
awesome tips! not perfect yet, but it's a start. thx
troublemaker55 says: Oct 23, 2012. 10:12 AM
hi! I love your tutorial...what do I do if I wear my bangs on both sides (e.g., i have my hairline on the left/right on alternate days)?
Katusha says: Sep 5, 2012. 1:32 PM
Rockabilly bangs!! I'm in love with my new hair. Thanks!
lcrompton says: Aug 1, 2012. 3:50 PM
it worked well with easy to read instructions thank you...
rachel_ashley says: Jun 13, 2012. 8:46 PM
Great instructions! I know nothing about cutting hair, but I was able to get the bangs I wanted following your instructions. Very happy. Thank you!
katcee11 says: May 6, 2012. 12:47 PM
will probably do this soon...thanks! :)
tylwythtegs says: Apr 13, 2012. 3:33 AM
BEST. SIDE BANGS. TUTORIAL. EVER. Seriously, you saved my life, you made it so awesome, thankyou so so much! :)
Annz says: Jan 15, 2012. 10:27 PM
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)
aschmearer says: Sep 25, 2011. 5:38 PM
Love this whole tutorial! Thanks!
Soldiers sister says: Aug 8, 2011. 10:30 AM
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
sommeil says: Jul 27, 2011. 10:13 PM
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.
peace, love, art says: Apr 26, 2011. 1:43 PM
Thanks for posting this, Ive been thinking about trimming my bangs. Looking forward to more beauty instrucatbles!
Pro

Get More Out of Instructables

Already have an Account?

close

PDF Downloads
As a Pro member, you will gain access to download any Instructable in the PDF format. You also have the ability to customize your PDF download.

Upgrade to Pro today!