How to Trim Your Own Bangs--It's Easy!

If you wear bangs or a fringe, you'll find that you'll need to trim them fairly often.  Many hair salons will trim your bangs for free between regular cuts.  However, if you're growing out your hair, you may not be going to a salon regularly anymore. 

If you already have straight-across bangs, here are some tips for trimming your bangs yourself.

You don't need much in the way of supplies for this.  A mirror, clips or a headband, scissors (preferably barber's shears) and a fine tooth comb are the only tools you need

First of all, make sure your hair is dry when you trim.  Wet hair will shrink as it dries, and your bangs may well end up being too short.

Now, clip all hair back, leaving only your bangs exposed.  Comb them straight down with a fine-toothed comb.

With the fingers of your dominant hand, pinch the bangs together and place them right at the bridge of your nose below the brow line.

Take your non-dominant hand and grasp the bangs horizontally against your forehead between the index and middle finger. This frees your dominant hand to hold the scissors.  Slide your fingers down to the length you want your bangs to be.    Make sure that your fingers are truly horizontal and not tilting to one side or the other.  The fingers will serve as your guideline.  However short you think you want your bangs to be, lower your fingers by about 1/4 of an inch, to prevent accidentally cutting too much off.  You can always trim more later.

Now take your scissors.  Hold the scissors almost vertically and make repeated vertical snips until your bangs are at your finger line (the guideline).

Comb bangs straight down with your fine-toothed comb.  Look for any errant hairs that may have escaped your scissors during the trim and snip them off.

Now, check the length.  If you're happy with the new length, you're done.  If you need a bit more cut off, repeat the process with a slightly higher guideline.

You're done!  You've cut your own bangs.  With the almost-vertical cutting method you'll not have the straight as an edge home-made look, and by having pulled the hair to the center of your forehead, to the bridge of your nose, you'll have a nice natural line.

For those of you more visually oriented, I'll make a video the next time I trim.

I'll give instructions for cutting bangs for the first time in a future entry.

Remember cut less to start with.  You can always cut more.  Good luck!

Ah, The Controversy!

I had no idea that my choice to wear bangs was so controversial.

I came across this article from the New York times.  It was written almost three years ago, but I suspect that the opinions likely remain the same.  There are so many things wrong with this article, I don't even know where to begin.

I have no doubt that there are women who get a particular haircut believing that it will somehow change their lives.  I think most of us have had that feeling about either a haircut, a fashion accessory, or an article of clothing at some point in our lives.

However, this article makes such sweeping generalizations that I can't believe the Times printed it.

First of all, there is a statement that women with bangs over the age of 30 are making a cry for help and are trying somehow to recapture their youth.

Secondly, there are numerous statements that imply that women have bangs cut have unresolved childhood issues or are somehow emotionally unstable.  The quoted hairdresser actually asks women who ask for bangs if they're on their period!

Thirdly, the article quotes a businesswoman as saying that no one with blunt bangs can be taken seriously in business.

Also, there are a lot of implications that women who wear bangs are high-maintenance women trying to be "cool".

While everyone is entitled to their own opinion, I was shocked that there were almost no arguments to refute the ones I mention.


I am so tired of being told by society and media how I "should" look or dress at my age.  Is it so wrong to just want to wear hair or clothing in which I feel comfortable?

Myself, I have bangs because they are the most easiest style for me.  My hair is so fine that when grown out, my hair won't stay out of my face without a clip or hairspray.  For me, this is a no-maintenance, no-fuss style.

It's certainly not that I'm compensating for growing older. I don't think I'm anymore emotionally unstable than the next woman.  This is just me.  And I'm okay with that.  When will the rest of the world let us just be okay with who we are?

Bangs, Fringe--It's All The Same

I've had bangs all of my life, with the exception of about 2 years from 2006-2008 when I grew them out. I loved the way they look grown out, but with my fine, straight hair, they were always in my face, and I had to clip them back, even when they were well grown out. I finally caved and cut bangs again.

Not everyone is a fan of the fringe, but I guess it's just part of my identity. I'm including a photo of me at the age of 10. Basically, I have the same hair style now as I had then. After years of perms, curling irons and even crimpers (yipes) in an effort to have bigger, wavier hair, I've finally come to love my straight hair, and I find it ironic that I wear my hair the way I did when I was 10. It's all come full circle.

My hair grows fairly quickly, so I need to trim my bangs every 2-3 weeks. Fortunately, I have a good pair of scissors and I've learned to trim them myself. It's quite easy. In fact I cut the bangs I have now from the grown out bangs myself. I am quite pleased that I don't have to worry about going to salons for those trims anymore.

So, today, the bangs are falling in my eyes, and I guess it's time for a trim. Again.


The clarifying yesterday went well. I didn't end up having time to do the hour-long deep conditioning, so I loaded my hair with a ton of conditioner in the shower and left it for about 5 minutes. I'll have to do the deep conditioning tomorrow.

Nonetheless, my velcro ends are gone, and my hair feels less tangly. So if you ever find that your ends are tangling, don't forget; clarify before doing anything else, like getting a trim.

I can't say that my hair looks any different after clarifying, but it feels different and is better behaved. So much about hair is not visible to the eye but is visible to the touch.


After a gloomy week of rain here in Southern Ontario, I'm delighted that the sun is out again. It looks to be a promising week of Spring weather. I hope that everyone is having a great weekend.

Off to trim the bangs.

Modern Fringe Hairstyles For Women in Summer 2010

Modern Hairstyle Trends presents Modern Fringe Hairstyles For Women in Summer 2010

If you like a modern alternative to your old look a fringe its a great choice because its modern and beautiful.Fringe are also called bangs and fringe hairstyle comes in many forms like the straight fringe, puffy fringe. Straight simple fringe its a great hairstyles that many celebrities are wearing and its good for any classy event and easy to get.Puffy fringe its that hairstyles when your hair does not fall straight down and this puffy fringe its a great hairstyles for women with wavy hair because you can make it look sexy and great like in the photos. The great examples posted below show you many ways that fringe hairstyles can be used for beautiful hairstyles:

Modern Fringe Hairstyles For Women in Summer 2010

Modern Fringe Hairstyles For Women in Summer 2010

Modern Fringe Hairstyles For Women in Summer 2010

Cute African American Keri Hilson Short Hairstyles

Singer Keri Hilson wears some cute short haircuts. Keri Hilson is trendy especially in her haircuts.Keri Hilson is wearing a great bob haircut for some time now and it sems that this short haircuts its great for her.To have this haircut tell your stylist cut your hair into a bob where the front is a bit longer and the back ends at the nape of your neck Here’s some photos to get her incredible hair style:

Cute African American Keri Hilson Short Hairstyles

Cute African American Keri Hilson Short Hairstyles

Cute African American Keri Hilson Short Hairstyles

The Emo Hairstyles Appropriate for Scene Kid Guys

The Emo Hairstyles Appropriate for Scene Kid Guys

Scene kid guys can have some hairstyles of scene kid girls, but if you want to be unique in your hairdo, you can have the block fringe, either short or long side fringe. Sometimes guys prefer to have bangs covering their eyes just like that of the girls.

Use hairspray to create volume to your hair with spike at the back. The sides of the face must be layered as well as at the back. Jet black or white blonde with a few bright streaks are made on the side. You can also wear bows and have a tip on the side of the fringe at shoulder length then, cut the rest of the hair short.

To have any of the scene hairstyles, you need long hair and styling wax. To attain long-hair looks, it needs some teasing around the scalp. Crazy colors are not really needed for scene kid guys’ hairstyles, but they add up to the bright appearance of your hair.

If you do not want to have a permanent or semi-permanent hairstyle with punk/emo/rock staple Manic Panic, then, you can have Streekers which is a washable streaking gel.

The good thing about scene kid guys hairstyles is that you can hardly go wrong. If you make an error and your hair falls flat, just tease if off and you’re done. If you cannot get the right texture for your desired look, just apply more hair wax and it is solved.

Scene boys sport hairstyles with proper volume, color and angularity.

Scene Kid Guy Hairstyle

Scene Kid Guy Hairstyle

Scene Kid Guy Hairstyle

Scene Kid Guy Hairstyle