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How Do You Cut Bangs On Curly Hair?

Last updated Sep 27, 2023

Ready for a brand new look? In fact, you don’t have to visit the salon every time you want to change your hairstyle. After all, cutting your own bangs on curly hair at home is easier than you may think! We are here to help with some steps and tips for how to cut curly bangs at home.

How Do You Cut Bangs On Curly Hair At Home?

Before you get started, get your hands on the following supplies:

Hair shears;

Some clips or elastics;

A rattail comb for parting;

Mirror;

Step 1: Wash Hair And Let It Dry

Before cutting curly hair, you should always make sure it’s completely dry. Cutting curly hair while it is wet is always a game of chance – when it dries, it can shrink up to 70% and leave you with itty-bitty micro bangs. To avoid this problem, please make sure that you give your hair plenty of time to dry before you start snipping your hair strands.

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In addition, it is also helpful to style your hair in the way that you’ll typically wear it before you start cutting. If you usually wash your hair before wearing, make sure to style your hair that way and then let it dry before you cut it, which will make it easier to create a look you’ll love.

Step 2: Create A Triangle Part

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Once your hair is dry, take a rat-tailed comb to part a section of your hair into a triangle. The base of the triangle should run from the outer corner of each of your eyes and extend up toward the crown of your head. Then find the point where your head begins to slope forward to your forehead and use this spot as the highest point for your triangle.

Notice:

1. The further back you place this topmost point of the triangle, the thicker your bangs will be. Therefore, it’s better to start front, especially if you have a naturally short face.

2. It’s best not to make the base of the triangle wider than the span of your eyebrows either, which will make your forehead look larger.

Step 3: Secure The Rest Of Your Hair

Once you have found the perfect triangle for your face shape, use clips or elastics to secure the rest of your hair out of the way to avoid accidentally snipping hair that you shouldn’t!

Step 4: Cut The Bangs

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First of all, let the triangle of sectioned hair fall naturally so that it falls equally on either side of your nose. Take a single curl from the center of your forehead and find the length you would like, add a little extra (just in case), and take a snip.

Now repeat the same operations with the curls on either side, adding a little more length as you cut. Keep checking as you cut to compare each side of your face to make sure that the bangs taper equally on both sides. More importantly, you must compare the middle-most and outer-most pieces of hair from each side to make sure the lengths are equal. If you’re not satisfied with the final look, trim a little more once it is completely dry.

For how to style curly bangs, you can see Fifteen Best Inspirations To Wear Curly Hair With Bangs for reference.

Of course, you can cut bangs on a curly wig as well. There is a detailed tutorial about how to cut curtain bangs on a closure wig in the following video. Keep watching.

Some Tips About Cutting Bangs On Curly Hair

If you’ve decided that you want to try some bangs on curly hair, please review the below dos and don’ts before you start cutting.

1. Find A Image For Reference

Nothing is better than searching online for a photo of a model with your hair type and face shape for reference, which can help learn what the outcome might look like and guide you where you should section your hair. For instance, you can do way more research ahead of time, or at least scrolling through Instagram for a few references, like these.

2. Leave The Hair A Little Longer Than You Think It

Don’t start too short. Remember we mentioned shrinkage? For this reason alone, you should start with a longer bang than you think you want. And we recommend cutting just below the brow or longer is optimal. If your curly hair bangs are cut longer than you desire at first, you’ll have some wiggle room to adjust the length to your liking and achieve the curly bangs of your dreams. After all, if the bangs are too short, there’s nothing that can fix the problem besides time.

3. Cut Hair When It Is Dry Rather Than Wet

The point you must be aware of that is curly and wavy hair naturally shrinks when it dries. In this case, the hair is wet or straightened in the cutting process, you will risk cutting the bangs too short. In order to rock this curly bangs style, always cut curly fringe with the hair dry and in its natural state.

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4. Use Professional Shears On Your Hair

If you’re really serious about cutting your own bangs by yourself, you need to invest in a pair of high-quality shears, such as a pair of thinning shears or salon-quality hair trimming scissors were specially designed for cutting hair If the scissors you have lying around aren't sharp enough, you'll end up with a jagged cut. Of course, be careful when using sharp scissors near your face and eyes.

5. Always Cut Your Bangs In Front Of A Mirror

When you plan to cut your bangs on curly hair, it would be better to place a mirror in front of you, which is convenient for you to check them frequently and make sure they're even.

6. Trim Bangs On Curly Hair

Don’t adopt the habit of waiting to trim your bangs with curly hair until they start interfering with your eyesight. It’s best to trim them every four to six weeks. That is because keeping up with routine trims will not only help you stick to your desired bang length, but if you’re choosing to grow your hair out, it will ensure your long hair is healthy and free of split ends.

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