Gather sharp hair-cutting scissors, a fine-tooth comb, hair clips, a spray bottle, and a mirror
Start with clean, damp hair
Detangle hair thoroughly
Part hair into sections
Decide the length you want to remove
Cut a very small amount first
Keep hair evenly damp while cutting
Use the comb to hold each section straight
Trim little by little
Cut straight across for a blunt hemline
Point-cut the ends for a softer finish
Cut front pieces separately if needed
Check both sides for symmetry
Compare lengths in the mirror from different angles
Trim only a small amount at a time
Stop and reassess often
Use hair clips to keep unfinished sections separate
Cut bangs only when hair is dry or styled as you normally wear them
Avoid cutting too much at once
Clean up stray ends after the main cut
Style hair and check the final shape
Trim again only if necessary