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If you’re looking to update your current look by trimming and cutting your curly hair from home, you might be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of where to start. While we’d always advise having your hair done by a professional for the best results, that isn’t to say that you can’t cut your hair from home. In fact, there are a few different reasons that a person with curly hair may elect to cut their hair at home. For one, cutting curly hair is much different from cutting straighter hair. Unless your hairstylist is experienced working with curly hair, you could end up with an uneven cut. For those who have dealt with this before, it’s a frustrating experience, to say the least.

Today, MyCuts will be explaining the best method of trimming and cutting curly hair from home. Regardless of your reasoning for wanting to cut your hair from home, you need to know that it is possible. With these tips, you can successfully trim or cut your hair from home and get the fresh new look that you’re looking for! Let’s get started.

Should You Cut Your Curly Hair Wet or Dry?

It’s a very common question: should curly hair be cut wet or dry? For beginners, it is almost always best to cut curly hair dry. While straight hair acts in a more predictable way when wet, curly hair may not behave as expected. As a result, cutting curly hair wet can quickly lead to some unintended results, creating an uneven look. For this reason, we always recommend cutting your hair dry to start.

Choosing a Cut For Curly Hair

Before you ever start trimming or cutting your curly hair from home, you need to decide on what cut you’re going for ahead of time. When it comes to curly hair, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. The “best cut” for curly hair will be unique to you as it depends on a few different factors.

When choosing a cut for your curly hair, you should take the type of curls you have and the shape of your face into account. Some of the most common cuts for curly hair to consider include a layered cut, bob cut, and shoulder-length cut.

Tips For Cutting Curly Hair From Home

Once you’ve decided on the cut you’re looking for, it’s time to follow some steps in order to successfully cut your hair from home. You may be pretty hesitant about cutting your curly hair from home but, following these tips, you can make the process a success! Here’s what you should know.

Step 1: Schedule Time to Cut Your Hair

You should always set aside a reasonable amount of time to cut or trim your hair when doing it from home. You’ll want to allow yourself plenty of time to work slowly and carefully. The worst possible thing that you can do is make yourself feel rushed- that will just lead to unnecessary mistakes! Additionally, if you want to wash your hair before you get started, make sure to allow enough time for your hair to dry completely before you start working.

Step 2: Gather the Hair Tools You’ll Need

Next, you’ll want to gather all of the hair tools you’ll need for the process. Make sure you have a sharp pair of scissors. If you have the funds available, you can even purchase a pair of professional shears for the best possible results. A few other tools you may need to cut your curly hair from home include two mirrors, a comb, and a hairbrush.

Step 3: Start Cutting in Small Portions

Whenever you start trimming, take care to only cut small bits at a time. We recommend starting with approximately half an inch all the way around. This way, if you don’t like the outcome you can always cut off a bit more after. If you cut too much initially, on the other hand, you’ll just have to wait longer for your hair to grow back.

Step 4: Even Things Out

Once you finish trimming or cutting the entire head, you can proceed to go through and trim any curls that are slightly out of place. Remember, you’ll still want to follow our recommendation of cutting small bits at a time. Fluff out your hair and let your curls settle back in place. It is also important to note that your hair may look slightly strange at first. This is because curls behave differently than straight hair after being cut. Some curls may take a day or two to return to their original form.

Hair Salon Visits Made Easy With the MyCuts App!

Now that you know the steps you need to take to trim and cut curly hair from home, we hope you’ll feel more confident about this DIY project. That being said, we know that not everyone is comfortable with cutting their own hair. For this reason, you may want to leave your next trim or haircut to a professional at a hair salon. Luckily, the MyCuts app makes it easier than ever to schedule an appointment at your local salon.

With software like MyCuts, the entire hair salon experience is easier for hair salons and their customers alike! With MyCuts, your local hair salon can offer you a convenient way to schedule and monitor your hair appointments right from your mobile device!

MyCuts is also great for hairstylists as it simplifies the process of managing their list of clients. With helpful features like client management, appointment reminders, and scheduling, keeping regular appointments with your hairstylist has never been easier. Want to see what MyCuts can offer you? Check out our demo!