Curly hair should be wet, not damp, before being cut. Wet your hair in the shower or under a sink tap. If you decide to use a spray bottle, make sure that you provide an even layer of water from the roots to the tips to dampen the hair.
When sectioning your hair, make sure to go up to your apex (or highest point) of your head. You will need to blend these layers all the way around to the back.
You can always go back and cut more if you aren’t happy with the results.
Style the rest of your hair as usual.
This type of style will provide more layers in the front of your face than in the back of your head. Keep this in mind before proceeding with the haircut.
Once you’ve gathered all your hair, you can stand back up again.
Be cautious with your length. It is better to cut off less in the beginning than to cut off too much accidentally. You can always cut off more later.
If your layers feel too bulky, try holding each strand straight out and make vertical cuts into each strand. This can help reduce some of the bulk. If the layers are too choppy or blunt, you may need to blend them more. You can always visit a professional salon to help fix any mistakes you may have made.
