How to profile bangs at home

History and features of technology

Most often, special thinning scissors are used to form the trimmed strands. They appeared in the arsenal of hairdressers in the 1920s and 1930s in the United States. One of the blades cut hair, and the second had teeth.

With this model, everything turned out to be not very simple: it was almost impossible to predict the future result of a haircut.

In the 50s of the 20th century, European engineers proposed to perform micro-notching on the tops of the teeth. This made the process of creating hairstyles easier. The master determined the volume of the hair to be cut, focusing on the width of the barbs and the distance between them.

Today there are single-sided and double-sided thinning scissors. In the former, one blade is normal, and the second has teeth. This tool is suitable for the experienced handyman as it cuts off more hair.

For those who are not yet quite confident in their abilities, double-sided scissors are suitable, where both blades are serrated. Work in this case is slower, but the risk of cutting too much is reduced.

By the way. There are options when thinning is done with ordinary straight scissors or a razor.

Who suits

Although profiled bangs have virtually no age or style restrictions and a variety of options, they are still not universal. When choosing a hairstyle, the features of appearance and hair come to the fore. There are the following nuances here:

• milling is ideal for thick, heavy and unmanageable hair. If the owner of such curls does not thin out the bangs, it will be more difficult to cope with the styling of the protruding, shapeless ends;
• chubby women who want to visually stretch their face, a ragged version of the design of the strand is suitable;
• thinning can also be chosen by ladies with small, expressionless features (eyes, lips, etc.) who want to make their image more interesting and attractive;
• profiled bangs are suitable for owners of an oval, rectangular face;
• strands, trimmed and thinned along the oblique line, correct the shape of the facial oval. More often this option is chosen by young people;
• if the face resembles a circle, oval or triangle, the length of the bang is usually made small;
• the technique is also preferable for women with dark hair shades. Clear cut lines are very visible, so they can make the face look rougher, unnatural.

Ditch the idea of ​​profiling your bangs if you have:

• thin, sparse hair;
• hair breaks, ends split;
• curly, curly curls (the edges can stick out even more);
• the strands are colored red. Some experts believe that after thinning, such hair looks painful.

Attention! It is believed that thinning hair can add volume.Most likely, in this case we are talking about cascading haircuts, for which cutting the ends is an obligatory, final stage. Multilevel hairstyles really visually make the curls thicker, but not at the expense of thinning the strand.

How to properly cut bangs at home?

For your bangs to look amazing, you don't have to visit the most expensive salons and spend a lot of money. It is enough to have the necessary tools for this:

• Spray bottle and water;
• Strand clips;
• Regular and thinning scissors.

The bangs filing process is something like this:

1. Remove the sections of hair you need to cut and secure the rest with clips so that they do not get in the way.
2. Then divide into 3 parts and comb the moistened curls, pinch one of the parts between your fingers.
3. Stretch this part 5 cm (at your discretion) and trim off the excess. Do the same for the rest of the parts.
4. Then you need to divide the entire bangs into approximately 7 parts, roll the flagellum from each, make a couple of cuts of the flagellum with special scissors.
5. It is important to thin dry hair, because only a master and only a special razor should work with wet curls.

When thinning is needed

Before you arm yourself with thinning scissors and begin to learn the basics of hairdressing, let's figure out if thinned bangs are so relevant.

Hair type and face shape

The method is a mandatory step in creating bangs on thick and heavy hair, otherwise, you will get a difficult to style and shapeless hairstyle element.

They are indispensable when choosing a haircut for a round face, which, when framed with clear and straight bangs, flaunts all its roundness.

The fact may seem surprising, but for a triangular face with small features, milled bangs are indispensable. It is thanks to them that the harmony of the image is created, at the head of which is refinement and femininity.

If your hair is frizzy, thinning will also come in handy.

A high forehead on a rectangular and round face can be discreetly hidden with a long oblique bang. A slightly shorter version visually rejuvenates the face and suits girls with soft medium-sized features.

Note! The owners of curls and curls will have to abandon the oblique milled bangs. The thing is that the method makes the tips more voluminous and fluffy.

Thinning methods

Thinning with scissors and a razor is considered the classic methods of thinning hair, both methods are quite simple and easy to do at home.

Razor thinning

"Slip"

Comb the hair along the natural fall, grab the strand and hold it with your fingers at the ends. With a razor, glide smoothly along the strand from the middle (1/3 of the length) to the ends.

"Scraping"

Divide the bangs into separate strands, guide the razor with undercutting movements to the ends in front of the comb. Recommended for thinning bangs with pixie and garcon.

"Tushevka"

The comb is placed with the teeth up, the hair is combed with a razor parallel to the comb.

"Bouffant"

Select a strand in the shape of a square, brush off perpendicular to the head. Move the razor from the ends to the roots, imitating bouffant.

"Blunt cut" (on a twisted strand)

Select a strand in the shape of a square, comb it off perpendicular to the head, twist it into a bundle and cut with a razor to the specified length.

"Scraping" (on a twisted strand)

Select a lock in the form of a square, twist it into a tourniquet, thin it with scrubbing movements, directing the razor towards the head.

Thinning with scissors

"Slip"

Separate the strand, keep the scissors almost parallel to the hair, and lower them slowly and gently to the very ends. Separate the next strand every 0.5-1 cm.

"Jagged cut"

This type of thinning is performed with ordinary scissors. Step back 0.5-1.5 cm from the ends, cut off the selected length at an angle and comb the hair.

"Point slice"

"Poynting" or the method of cutting on the fingers, which allows you to get a thinning of the strand by 1-2 mm. In the case of bangs, such a cut forms a rather soft and inconspicuous volume.

"An injection"

Pull the strand perpendicular to the head, use the ends of the scissors to make point cuts on individual hairs at different levels, forming a kind of "undercoat".

"Pluck"

Lift the strand up, at a distance of 3-4 cm from the scalp, cut the hair 0.5 cm long.After 1.5 cm, separate the next strand.

"On a twisted strand"

Select a strand in the shape of a square, brush it off perpendicular to the head, twist it into a tight bundle and make “cut-offs” in several places with the tips of scissors.

"Bluff"

Comb the strand perpendicular to the head, insert the half-open scissors into the strand and make vertical movements from top to bottom.

What role does a haircut play in creating an image?

How to mill bangs correctly Today, haircutters have in their arsenal many different methods in approaching the creation of original styling. A big role is given to bangs, because with its help you can radically change the appearance of almost any person.

Recently, short and elongated milled bangs have come into fashion. Before you start experimenting on yourself, you need to understand that such a bang is not suitable for every face shape and not for every haircut.

It is necessary to give the concept of milling - this is the creation of a bang with slightly ragged ends along the bottom edge and thinning. Any harmoniously created strand of hair on the forehead requires long-term and systematic care. Filtered curls are much more pliable than any thick bangs, so styling them is a pleasure. To create it, use special scissors and razors for thinning, straight scissors.

The master also uses clips to fix individual strands and a spray to moisturize the hair.

Who is it for?

Before you start thinning your bangs, you need to know exactly if it will suit you. It should be borne in mind that this hairdressing technique is aimed at reducing the density of the curls, so that the hair turns out to be light and obedient in styling.

Thinning of bangs is recommended for ladies in several cases.

• If they are the owners of thick and solid hair, then such manipulations with hair allow you to make your hairstyle lighter and more airy. If a dense and thick strand near the forehead is not properly processed, then it will practically not lend itself to quick styling, which is why it will remain simply shapeless.

• For young ladies with rounded features, milled bangs are also suitable. Remarkable and straight lines will be able to round the face even more, so it is permissible here to refer to the original ragged bangs. She will easily correct the indicated drawback.

• Ladies with small lips, eyes and other facial features that do not differ in expressiveness, thinning is also suitable. Thinning activities can bring a touch of originality and expressiveness to the image of such fashionistas.

• Rectangular or oval face shape will be a good background for a milled bangs. In this case, the forehead can be high.

Especially in demand today is an oblique thinned bang, which is able to easily align the face, taking into the background some of the existing shortcomings.

Execution techniques

There are several types of bangs thinning.

• Slicing. With this popular technique, the hair is cut at the cut. At the end of processing, the strand turns into an elongated oval. It is possible to create the effect of torn hair or to organize beautiful smooth transitions. The strands are picked up at the very roots, the scissors are then moved away from them smoothly, gradually.

It is permissible to choose the interval between captures at your discretion.

• Classic poiting. With this technology, an attractive fringe is formed from the hair. In this process, there is no need to wet them too much - you can just sprinkle them a little. Slices are usually applied using the tips of scissors.In this case, the corners are cut out, and the bang itself is milled after that.
• Mush. The strands for the bangs are highlighted in a dense layer. Further, they are divided into wide strands. As a result, the curls should take the final shape so that they do not curl upward, dividing into separate strands. A similar effect can be achieved using simple scissors, cutting out certain elements with neat semicircular movements.

• Carving. Using this thinning technique, you can add extra volume to the hair. Here, each curl must be cut separately. Slices are required to be made in different parts. The indentation from the roots will be different.

• Picketage. This technique works best for short bangs. It only trims the ends. They are lifted slightly using a comb, and then trimmed using special scissors designed for thinning.

Required inventory

As mentioned above, the bangs can be thinned with your own hands at home. Before proceeding to such activities, it is necessary to stock up on certain necessary items of inventory. These include the following:

• simple hairdressing scissors (preferably using long tools);

• a specialized razor or good thinning scissors;

• clamps;

• a spray bottle (this tool will allow you to keep your hair slightly damp all the time).

Laying methods

The profiled bangs hold their shape well and lend themselves to styling without much effort. For a reliable styling, use foam or mousse. You can fix your hair with a varnish that is not very strong fixation so that the cut strands do not fall off under the weight of the styling product.

Most often, a thinned bang is tidied up with a hair dryer and a comb. It is convenient to use brushing.

First blow dry your hair in the desired direction with a hot stream from bottom to top, then with a cold stream from top to bottom. To highlight individual strands, to make the bangs textured, use a small amount of gel or wax. Rub the product into your palms and then selectively distribute over the curls.

Pros and cons

The milled bangs have a lot of advantages:

• emphasizes the dignity of appearance;
• masks flaws if necessary;
• makes the image interesting, more attractive;
• has various variations of performance;
• suitable for women of any age and status;
• combined with various haircuts, styling;
• differs in uncomplicated styling.

There are also disadvantages:

• a profiled bang has some limitations related to the structure and quality of the hair;
• it requires careful care, regular correction;
• in order to properly perform thinning at home, you need to practice or carefully study master classes on video, buy a sharp instrument;
• if you don't like the result of milling, you will have to grow your hair to the same length for a rather long time.

How to care and style?

Filtered bangs need to be properly cared for. Hair usually grows back about 1 centimeter per month. For a bang, this is enough to lose its neat shape. That is why it is so necessary to visit your hairdresser every two months so that he put the milled bangs in order.

Of course, you can refresh it yourself at home. But you should always take into account that it is most likely that it will not work better than an experienced master to do this.

In addition, milled bangs will need to be kept clean at all times, as they get dirty much faster and easier. It is advisable to monitor her condition so as not to spoil her appearance. The styling of such bangs is much easier and faster due to the low density and obedience. There can be a lot of styling options - from straight to curly strands.

Beautiful and original styling is often formed using a hot iron, but you should not use it too often, since the high temperature will adversely affect the structure of thinned hair.

It is very convenient to style the milled bangs using a regular hair dryer and a comb. With the help of these tools, which every fashionista has in the arsenal, you can make stable and beautiful styling. It is permissible to do styling with brushing. Use this technique on wet strands.

They are first pulled out well, and then hot air is directed from bottom to top, and cold air - from top to bottom. This method allows you to make stable styling.

Stylist tips

It is worth adhering to the following tips from experts:

• full ladies of not very tall stature are not recommended to turn to voluminous bangs, you cannot do without good filing; straight and long bangs are not suitable for tall young ladies;
• bangs should be milled as carefully as possible; do not overdo it, thinning the strands, otherwise the bangs will look too meager and even ridiculous;
• experienced craftsmen recommend thinning on dried hair; if you wet them, then quite a bit, using a spray bottle, while it is important to remember that wet hair is always slightly longer than dry;
• if you have a short bang, then it can also be milled; a technique called picketage is suitable for this, in which only the ends of the hair are processed;
• almost any bang can be suitable for a long hairstyle; it is worth paying attention to the shape and features of the face in the choice, and it is also important to take into account the style and wardrobe that you prefer to adhere to;
• the shape and cleanliness of the milled bangs will have to be maintained daily; if you neglect this rule, then the girl's appearance will be untidy and will be conspicuous;
• if the haircut is short, then thinning is a prerequisite; with such hairstyles, voluminous bangs do not always look harmonious;
• if there are wrinkles on the forehead, then they can be easily hidden with a milled bang, while refreshing the face;
• if there are rather sharp and rough facial features, then the milled bangs will also come in handy, because it will soften the image, making it more gentle and feminine;
• if the curls are initially thinned and rare, then it is better to refuse thinning with such a hair of aesthetic milled bangs simply will not work;
• you can use for cutting not only thinning, but also ordinary scissors or a razor; here each user chooses the most convenient tool for himself.

If you are afraid to spoil your appearance and do not have the appropriate experience and knowledge, then it is better not to experiment, but to go to the salon to an experienced master for thinning bangs.

How to thin with regular scissors

When carrying out such a manipulation, you have to act "by eye", so there is a great risk of making a mistake.

1. Determine the required length.
2. Remove excess curls.
3. Start cutting your bangs.
4. Comb.
5. Make sure it is straight.
6. Stretch your hair.
7. Perform uniform milling.
8. If there are curly strands, then perform the procedure diagonally.

Straight milling with regular scissors.

Hairstyle addition

An important factor when choosing a bang thinning style is the type of styling, which will be further created by the resulting volumetric strands. Do not get carried away with thinning - too thin a layer of hair will not be able to give the desired shape. You need to calculate so that there is something to grab with an iron or hot rollers.

Owners of thick, heavy hair cannot do without thinning - this procedure makes styling easier and helps to maintain the desired style for a long time.

Holders of a round face can only afford light milled straight bangs - with torn strands, the cheeks will look more voluminous. Whether the bangs need to be milled is usually decided by the master. This method may not be combined with bob, bob, bob-bob haircuts, but in stylish short haircuts you cannot do without thinning.

In everyday life, curly hair is not treated with thinning - after such a haircut, it is impossible to style it without specific means.In the future, they will also have to be washed off with special means that negatively affect the quality of the hair.

For women with wavy hair, it is advisable to choose a type of haircut in which lightness is achieved by natural flying strands.

Long asymmetrical thinned bangs

The moderate thinning version suits almost any face shape and all basic haircuts. This multifunctional bang can be made not only smooth, but also voluminous. Also, if desired, it can be completely merged with the hair or moved to the other side of the face.

Such bangs are in perfect harmony with long cascading haircuts, with classic bob variations and with short boyish hairstyles.

The acute-angled elongated version with clearly defined ends is ideal for those with a rounded or oval face. It allows you to visually correct all the flaws in appearance. So, chubby and broad-cheeked young ladies are recommended to wear bangs, the length of which reaches the earlobe.

Thinning oblique bangs, straight bangs

Straight bangs option. Keep the scissors horizontal. If you place them in a vertical position and cut them at an angle (diagonal cut), you get a "torn bangs".

You can use both techniques at the same time, then a particularly interesting combination is formed that looks fashionable and stylish.

In order to perform the processing of oblique bangs you need:

1. Separate the hair from the parting, intended to form the desired element.
2. Pin the rest of the strands with a hairpin.
3. After cutting the slanting component evenly, take the thinning scissors.
4. Determine the longest and shortest edge (note that they will become shorter as they dry).
5. Go to the depth, cut off with the sharp edges of scissors.
6. You will get a slanting milled bangs with ragged edges. To get an element of direct type, you need to do the following:
7. Highlight the curls to be processed.
8. Divide them into strands.
9. Take one of them, twist.
10. Hold the strand with your left hand and make several cuts with your right thinning scissors.
11. Place the tool horizontally.
12. Do the same with the remaining strands. Straight milled bangs will form.

Conclusion

Now you know the basic rules for using thinning scissors. It's up to you, experiment and try! After all, they cannot greatly ruin the hair, and the haircut process occurs gradually and is easier to control.