You have lots of options when it comes to cutting layers into your hair. Point cutting is a great method for adding flexible layers, but the devil is in the details. But how to cut choppy layers yourself at home?
If you point cut, how you hold your section in relation to the angle of your shear will determine whether or not your layers appear chunky.
Keep reading and discover the easiest way to fan the hair so you can point cut to create perfect layers in the hair that are noticeable and not choppy at all.
How to Cut Choppy Layers Yourself? Step-by-step
This step-by-step tutorial will show you how to cut choppy layers at home.
- Brush your hair in-depth after you’ve washed, dried, and done so. Take out all of the tangles and knots.
- Sweep the front section of your hair to the side and lean your head forward a little. The fingers of your less-dominant hand should be used to lift a section of hair.
- So that you have control, hold the hair trimmer in your dominant hand. The bottom third of the hair, or the length from which you want the layer to start, should be gently slid in through the device while holding it at a 45-degree angle to the head. Make a downward motion with the razor. Hair is removed in order to create a layer as you go.
- To create a layer with a choppy texture, run the razor through the front of your hair. After finishing it, take a look in the mirror. If you decide you want the layer to be lighter and shorter, continue using the hair razor to trim more length.
- Shift your gaze to the side. In order to see it in the mirror, grab a section of hair in the back and move it to the side of your ear. Similar to how you cut the front of your hair, this section was also razor-cut. To make the choppy layer more pronounced, use the razor to cut through it twice.
- Alternately, turn your head to the opposite side. Picking up sections of hair, run the razor across the ends to add another choppy layer. Examine your hair with your fingers to make sure it is how you want it.
- Layer your hair in additional sections. Gather a thin layer from the top and use a razor to make light cuts at the ends. If you want the choppy layer to blend in with the length of hair below, make sure to only lightly shave.
- Brush through your hair once more after giving it a thorough shake to get rid of the shaving debris.
- Working a small amount of wax through the ends of your hair while giving it a slight twist. In order to make the layers look better, this lifts the ends. More wax can be added, and the ends can be scrunched upward for a fuller appearance.
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3 Areas You Need to Focus on When Point-cutting
Here are the three things you should pay attention to when cutting points.
Fanning the Hair
Starting with the hair fanning out is the simplest method for achieving a point cut. Lift a section of your hair straight up between your index and middle fingers to fan it.
Directly behind your index finger, place your thumb.
The hair will fan if you simply bend your fingers in a manner similar to making a fist.
Shear Position
Your shear should start parallel to the floor when point cutting and stay that way throughout. Weight is decreased by maintaining parallel shear with the ground.
When you use your shear at an angle, the hair will be notch cut, removing length and giving the edge a choppy appearance.
Point Cutting Technique
You are ready to point cut when the hair section is fanning and your shear is parallel to the ground. A pointcut requires rotating the fanned hair to the shear while keeping the shear stationary.
By doing this, you can be sure that you are losing weight, which will make for lovely, soft layers in the end.
You can achieve a more choppy edge by moving your shear while leaving the fanned hair still.
Conclusion: How to Cut Choppy Layers Yourself
The most effective way to create noticeable layers without making the edges appear choppy is by point cutting with shears that can cut deep into the hair.
That seems simple enough. It is if you are aware of the ideal hand position, shear position, and shear angle when cutting points.
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FAQs About How to Cut Choppy Layers Yourself
What Makes Layers Choppy?
Your stylist will cut large chunks of hair in defined, yet uneven or asymmetrical proportions to create a blunt, edgy look.
How Do You Make Choppy Layers Look Good?
The most effective way to create noticeable layers without making the edges appear choppy is by point cutting with shears that can cut deep into the hair.
Is Choppy Layers Good for Thin Hair?
Choppy layers, cut with soft asymmetry in mind, can help to volumize thin hair and add natural lift.
