What Happens If You Cut Your Hair In A Ponytail?
The ponytail haircut method is easier than it seems, although I understand the risks that come with DIY haircuts. I clearly remember my mother unsuccessfully attempting to cut my bangs when I was younger - she's pretty much blind in one eye. Nevertheless, sometimes we all need or want a fresh trim without having to go out and visit a salon; maybe we're wanting to go from long hair to shoulder length on impulse. And as someone who gets a lot of their brilliant ideas suddenly and Spur-of-the-moment*, cutting your own hair at home becomes more appealing (*Note: Most of my great ideas happen this way too).
Today, I've decided to change my hair color. But of course, when I call my regular salon, they're booked because everyone else planned ahead--which is something I should have done too. If you don't want to wait weeks for an appointment at your favorite salon, the ponytail method is a great (and quick) alternative for women with long hair who are looking to drastically shorten their locks. Just be sure to do your research beforehand so you know what you're getting yourself into! ​ There are a lot of videos out there now, more than when I first wrote this article. So, you don’t have to take my word for it, it actually does work. Most of the time it turns out pretty good. Protect your hair from breakage with Aquis.
The Ponytail Method - How to Cut Layers in Your Hair at Home
Learn how to cut your own hair in layers with this simple and easy tutorial. This "Ponytail Method" is the perfect way to get a layered haircut at home! Why You Shouldn’t Cut Your Own Hair, Maybe
At first, I was hesitant about cutting my own hair after reading an article titled something like, "7 Reasons Why You Should Never Cut Your Own Hair." In one of the reasons they showed an Instagram post – see below – of a woman who successfully cut her own bangs. They nullified her great job by saying it probably wouldn't work out for most people.
​ ​I can definitely relate to this! My mom always told me never to cut my own bangs, but she had no idea how to do it herself. So I'm definitely going to try this out for myself.
I disliked this article because it was written by a disgruntled hairdresser who appears to be threatened by people cutting their own hair at home in order to save money. The aim of the piece seemed to be scaring people into thinking they would botch their haircut so badly that they would have no choice but to visit a professional anyways, thus negating any potential savings.
​ 5 Different Ponytail Haircut Methods
At The How to Hair Girl, you can find 5 unique ponytail styles. I confess that there have been a few times in the past when I didn't feel my ponytail looked quite right. After doing some research, I discovered that it was probably because I hadn't pulled the hair tight enough when making the ponytail, which caused it to look off-center. Many of the videos on this subject matter also use a handheld blow dryer towards the end to help keep everything in place while cutting - something I hadn't considered before!
​ How To Choose A Haircut And Hairstyle According To Your Face Shape?Ponytail Hair cutting Tools
Always make sure you start off by only cutting a little bit of hair at a time and get a pair of really good hairdressing scissors.
This makes it so much easier to make your cut straight across. Otherwise, it looks choppy. I didn’t think it would make a big difference; I thought my scissors were pretty good. Nope. A friend lent me her scissors. Huge difference! If you're still on the fence after watching a few videos and reading our step-by-step guide to the different outcomes depending on where you place the ponytail, ask your Facebook friends for their opinion. I resisted trying the ponytail method for cutting hair until a friend recommended it to me, and I'm so glad I gave it a shot. It works great on both straight and curly hair, and if you want to get even more creative with your style, you can divide your hair into four sections with ponytails. With every haircut I give myself, I become more daring. Usually, I'll use a mix of methods and then It feels great to know that whenever my hair doesn't look its best or the ends are getting damaged, all it takes is a shower and style session to not only trim my split ends but also add some life back into my locks! In the past, I would avoid getting my haircut because scheduling an appointment with my partner's watchful eye, our three kids in tow and then at the salon seemed like more effort than it was worth. Plus, I hadn't had a color or cut in six months, so that minimum 3 to 5 hour $150 session felt necessary every time. Nowadays? I can pick up hair color from the drug store as needed and give myself a trim whenever I want. ​ My daughter’s hair is long enough to use these cutting methods on as well. Even though I was a little nervous, I gave her a trim. A week later, my partner took the girls into a salon for haircuts. The hairdresser said that she was doing pretty much the same thing to cut their hair. So there you go! Who needs the hairdresser? I still go, at most, twice a year for my Russian red highlights. Butclip-ins and hair ties keep me from having to spend money on a regular basis. Three females can get expensive!
If you're considering a haircut but feel hesitant because you have medium to long hair, start with only cutting a bit of the end off. Then let me know how it went in the comments below!
​ ​Speed Up Hair Drying and Styling Time
If you're looking for a way to cut down the time it takes to style your hair, I may have found the solution.
I kept seeing this ad on Facebook but didn't believe it was anything special until a friend recommended it to me. When I tried to order it, the website wouldn't let me. However, there were plenty of listings on Amazon, so I picked one and ordered it. The product never arrived even though they refunded my money. So then, I ordered the same product from another supplier and received it the very next day!
I wasn't kidding when I said the ads were true! If you click on the link above and purchase this hair dryer brush, I would get a small commission, but it is truly an amazing product. My hair goes from wet to completely styled in just 10 minutes. Normally, it takes me 20 minutes to straighten my hair (not including drying time), which I thought was pretty good. But this brush has saved me so much time and effort. I would always try to time my workouts, showers, and bedtime so that I could style my hair in the morning once it was dry. I never understand why it seemed like I was the only one walking around with wet hair in the morning. Surely, I can't be the only person who works out in the morning? Does everyone have an extra 45 minutes to do their hair? ​ Well, now I don't have to worry about that anymore. I can work out in the morning and still have styled hair thanks to this little tip.
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