The section of hair doesn’t have to be exactly 1 inch (2. 5 cm)—if your hair is thin, you might take a bigger section, while if your hair is super thick, you might take a smaller one. It’s best if you start on one side of your head so that you don’t get the sections of hair mixed up as you go along.
Cut off the split ends by starting from the top of the strand and going down. This will help ensure that you don’t miss any of them. If you have shorter hair that’s more difficult to see, use a mirror when cutting off the split ends. Keep in mind that this will result in your hair being varied lengths.
For example, if you twisted the strand of hair clockwise first, twist it counterclockwise the second time.
Use a hair clip or tie to hold back sections that you’ve already trimmed to avoid confusion.
If your hair is wavy, then you may need to just blow dry your hair, rather than using a straightener. If you’re using a hair straightener, remember to apply a heat protectant to avoid even more split ends!
Use the comb to brush through the strand of hair again, if needed.
Position your fingers like this near the roots so that you’ll be able to slide your fingers down the strand.
If your hair has layers, you’ll need to look extra closely to make sure the end sticking out is a split end and not just a shorter strand of hair. Use a mirror to help you spot the split ends if you can’t easily see the strand of hair.
You only need to clip off about 0. 13 inches (0. 33 cm) of hair.
Use a hair clip or tie to clump together the sections of hair that you’ve already trimmed so that they’re out of the way.
Your hair doesn’t need to be soaking wet, just damp. Try running your brush under the water before brushing your hair to help distribute the water. If you have textured hair, it’s best to cut your hair when it’s dry. It won’t straighten when it’s wet.
You can use any other fingers if desired—it’s most important that the strand of hair is pulled straight.
As you’re sliding your fingers down the strand of hair, try to pull the strand away from your neck and out in front of you. This will allow you to cut the strand more easily.
Start by cutting off a small amount, just to be safe. You can always cut off more, if necessary.
Have someone help you with the back of your head, if possible. Use a hair tie or clip to separate hair that needs to be trimmed from hair that has already been trimmed to avoid confusion.
Use a conditioner every time you shampoo for best results. You can also use a daily leave-in conditioner to moisturize your hair even on days that you don’t shampoo it.
If you’re using the blow dryer, put it on the lowest setting to cause less damage. Always apply a heat protectant to your hair before using a heat tool.
You can even make your own hair ties using a piece of elastic.
If you chemically treat your hair, then it’s especially important that you get regular trims.
