7 Tips On Cutting Your Own Hair As A Man

7 Tips On Cutting Your Own Hair As A Man

Looking good is crucial, but it doesn’t mean that you need to spend an arm and leg to do so.

But simply learning about the right tools and techniques, you can easily achieve a good hairdo in the comfort of your own home.

The bonus is that you get to decide what tools you use and how you want to cut your hair.

So with a little bit of patience and practice, in no time at all, you’ll be rocking a sleek and stylish hairdo.

In the following article, we’ll take a look at some of the best tips and tricks to help you cut your own hair at home.

7 Tips And Tricks For Cutting Your Own Hair

1. The Right Tools

So the main difference between a corded and cordless drill is that with a corded one, the cord is attached to the clipper unit, while with the cordless one, the cord is attached to the charging unit, and you can detach the cord once it has been fully charged.

So for those who like to take care of their grooming needs while in the shower, this is ideal.

However, cordless drill tends to pack less of a punch than the corded ones. And if you use it for extended periods of time, it will continue to lose power if it is off charge.

2. Dual Mirrors

While clippers are crucial to cutting your own hair in the comfort of your home, you won’t be able to get much haircutting done if you’re as blind as a bat.

So this is where mirrors prove to be priceless. Preferably you should have one mounted to the wall and the other one in your hand so you can use it.

Also, get a durable option for the handheld one just in case of any accidents. Scissors and combs are also important, but your mirrors are the key to getting a good cut.

3. Location

Since you’ll be cutting your hair in the comfort of your home, on your terms, you should be able to choose which room of the home suits you best.

Preferably the room you are working in should have a sheet of paper laid out to catch stray hairs, or alternatively, you should have a vacuum available to suck up the hair and make cleanup easier.

Alternatively, lots of people prefer getting their hair cut in the nude to avoid a mess afterwards.

4. Choose Your Hairdo

YouTube guides on cutting your own hair are readily available, just as they are for everything else. 

Simply type in what you’re looking for, and there’ll be a serious of results to pick and choose from.

Instead of just watching one video and taking it from there, watch a couple of them to find some similarities.

Everyone who cuts their own hair develops their own tics and quirks, and if you don’t already have them, you will soon enough. 

However, there are certain procedures like the proper method of using the taper lever on the clippers, and this is something you’ll need to learn.

5. Keep Your Tools On Hand

Once you have all the tools on hand, you can get the job done, but having all your tools readily available will make the entire process so much smoother.

This means having your guards on hand. Your guards are basically the tools that decide how much hair is left on your head and how much is taken off. 

6. Damp Or Dry Hair

When it comes to cutting your hair damp or dry, it’s up to you. However, lots of people choose to slightly dampen their hair prior to getting it cut.

Alternatively, some choose to have their hair cut after a workout as they are going to have a shower anyway. A select few choose to wash their hair and then cut.

An important note is that you should never have any product in your hair at the time of cutting.

7. The Right Position

Find the right position or the position that works for you. Some people prefer standing in front of one mirror while holding the other mirror in the other hand.

This position is especially helpful when it comes to trimming the neck area.

However, it all depends on what style you are after. When using scissors, it is advisable to do so sparingly, and it should mostly be used to cut areas you can see directly in front of you.

However, if you’re concerned about getting your hair done to the T, or want attention to detail, then you probably shouldn’t be cutting your own hair, and you should opt for the barber’s chair instead.

Cutting Your Hair With Scissors

Grabbing a section and cutting straight across is one of the most common mistakes that people make.

It is recommended that you “point cut” by snipping hair at an angle and ensuring that it lays naturally and also blends well.

By holding a section of hair and between your fingers and point cutting, it allows you to start at the top and back of your head, working side to side in 1 rows.

Thereafter, work your way to the front of your head one row at a time.

Cleaning Up Your Own Haircut

You will be able to create clean lines around the sideburns, ears, and bottom edge of the back.

However, this step is only recommended if you are feeling confident. So when in doubt, it’s best to leave it out.

If you’ve attempted to cut your own hair and were fairly pleased with the results, even if it wasn’t close to a professional cut, it always helps to remember that your hair will grow back.

Additionally, cutting your own hair can prove to be an empowering and self-esteem boosting task.

Benefits Of Cutting Your Own Hair

• Aside from the satisfaction and confidence that you get from cutting our own hair, it does also have some tangible benefits. One of them being, saving some money. Instead of paying a barber or hairstylist, you can do it yourself and invest the money that you would have spent on a trip to the barber on some quality clipper and scissors.
• Cutting your own hair also gets you interested in new styles and trends, and you find yourself trying them out often.
• Additionally, you always get the exact haircut you want when you do it yourself. Also, while being focused on the job at hand, you will block everything else out for a while, so it is therapeutic in a sense.
• Furthermore, cutting your own hair means you can do it as often as you prefer and always look fresh.
• Additionally, since you can do it in the comfort of your own home, you’ll also save time. Lots of your family members and friends may not believe that you can actually cut your own hair, so it’s fun to see their faces after showing them your haircut and revealing that you did it on your own.

Conclusion

So from the benefits listed above, you can see that it’s evident that there are some solid benefits to mastering the skill of cutting your own hair.

Another point to consider is that if you don’t try, you will never know.

So if you have never attempted to cut your own hair before, try it at least once.

There are lots of guides available online, and even if you mess up, there’s always the consolation that your hair will grow back.