Home Hair Cut

A home hair cut can either be a tremendous savings or a potential disaster. Many people assume they can cut hair easily, but without the proper preparation, a bad hair day could be only moments away.

A child's home hair cut.

The best type of home hair style is one that is simple, straightforward, and does not require specialized tools or products. Certain types of hair styles and cuts can easily be recreated at home, including:

• A minor trim to keep a style neat and clean.
• Easy to care for children’s hair styles.
• Trimming bangs or the back of the neck in between salon visits.
• A shaved head.
• Easy, no-nonsense styles such as a buzz cut or cropped hair.
• Styles that need only clippers or other easy-to-use tools.

Even simple styles, however, may be challenging depending on whose hair is being cut. A child who is extremely sensitive about having their hair trimmed, for example, may balk at the idea of a home hair cut, as will someone who is trying even the simplest style for the first time. In these cases, even though a home cut may be sufficient, it is still best to seek a professional’s care until both the cutter and the cuttee are comfortable with the idea of a home trim or cut.

More elaborate styles should not be attempted at home unless the person cutting the hair has had some training. Cuts best left to professionals include:

• Elaborate coifs, particularly for a special occasion such as prom, homecoming, or a party.
• Layered styles involving multiple passes for proper styling.
• New color treatments, particularly for individuals who have not colored their hair before.
• Extreme changes, such as going from long hair to a short shag style.
• Replicas of celebrity styles.

These and other fancy styles require extensive expertise to cut correctly, and once mistakes are made, it may be impossible to correct them without drastic action.

Cutting hair at home is not as easy as pulling out scissors and setting to. For a great looking cut, be sure to:

Home neck trim.

• Wash hair before cutting.
• Wrap a towel or cloth around the neck to collect loose clippings and prevent squirming or itching.
• Provide a way for children to sit still during a home cut (incentives, television show, etc.).
• Cut hair when damp to keep strands together and under control.
• Brush hair carefully and comb frequently during cutting to keep strands together and even.
• Step back frequently to survey length and cut from a distance for a better perspective.
• Start with small trims to gain experience before attempting more drastic cuts.
• Work with small sections of hair rather than chopping large sections at once.
• Remember that wet hair stretches: cut hair slightly longer than the desired length of the dry style.

When in doubt, seek professional hair care services to prevent mishaps that can lead to weeks of bad hair days from a poor cut.

Accidents happen and mistakes are made, but it is not impossible to correct a home cut. If a problem occurs, the first step is to not attempt to fix it by continuing to cut – many home cuts end up far shorter than initially planned as eager would-be stylists cut more and more while trying to even out earlier errors. First, survey the potential damage objectively: it may be that the problem is not as severe as initially assumed. If necessary, dry the hair to get a good perspective of what the finished style may look like.

If corrections are needed, first determine what should be done to fix the problem. Perhaps the style just needs to be evened, and that can be done with careful cutting at home. If, however, the problem is more severe, schedule an emergency appointing with a favorite stylist or visit a salon that accepts walk-in appointments for immediate attention. If the problem is particularly embarrassing (a color gone bad, or a drastically noticeable style flaw), consider choosing an early morning or late evening appointment to avoid acute embarrassment.

Even a simple home hair cut has the potential to save $100 or more a year in salon fees. By knowing what cuts to attempt and how to make them appear just as stylish as if they were done in a salon, it is possible to create beautiful looks right in the comfort of home.

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