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Is it a bad idea to trim your own hair?

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Not necessarily, but I definitely suggest having a second person there to assist you. It will make the process a lot easier.

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How do I trim my long hair to a straight blunt cut?

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If you don’t have much experience cutting your own hair, I would recommended letting a professional cut it for you. Because your hair is already so long, you may have a challenging time performing an even, blunt cut.

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How can I trim long hair easily?

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After you’ve shampooed, detangled, and sectioned your hair, start with the bottom section, pinch the hair followed by running the comb down the length of your hair, and trim off the desired length, whether it’s 1 or 2 inches. Repeat these steps section by section, using each previously cut piece of hair as your guide.

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How do I cut my hair into a V shape?

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I would recommend going to the salon for that. It's very hard to do a V-shaped cut at home.

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How do I speed up my hair growth?

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Coconut oil and using good shampoo and mask, if your hair is damaged. Incomplete proteins, such as gelatin (contained in foods like Jello, gummy bears, fruit snacks, or in capsule form) aids in hair and nail growth.

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How do I cut my long hair at home?

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Reference wikiHow to Cut Your Own Long Hair .

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How do I straighten my curly hair?

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The easiest method is to use a straightener on dry hair. If you don't have a straightener, you may find Wikihow's article on how to make your hair straighter without a straightener helpful.

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Is there a video tutorial on how to maintain a short, layered women's hairstyle?

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Try searching on Google or YouTube.

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