'The craft scissors that your kids cut paper with aren't going to cut it, literally, and neither are tiny cuticles scissors,' says Carrion. 'I recommend coming in for a bang trim every three weeks, but because many of my clients live outside Manhattan, I show them how to cut bangs at home.' So if you can't make it into the salon every few weeks for a trim, we give you permission to DIY.īefore starting to cut your bangs, gather your supplies: You're going to need a comb, a couple of large hair clips, and a pair of sharp, pointed stainless steel scissors that are about 6.5 inches long. 'Once you have bangs initially cut by a pro, then you can maintain them yourself because the shape is there,' says Mylo Carrion, a hairstylist at the Rita Hazan Salon in NYC. Now, we're not advocating cutting bangs for the first time if you don't already have some-that is a job for a professional. But when brow-skimming bangs turn into a full-on curtain over your eyes, something must be done.
You've heard this before: Don't try this at home-especially when it comes to cutting your hair.
