HOW I CUT MY HAIR AT HOME -- Long Layers for Wavy Hair

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  • Опубліковано 23 лис 2024
  • This is how I cut my hair at home. This gives my long layers that work perfect for my wavy hair. This is only something I do in a pinch. When Christian cuts my hair it is definitely a more polished haircut. But if scraggly ends are weighing you down this is something you can do at home!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 87

  • @janb6247
    @janb6247 Рік тому +35

    I've been cutting my hair since the first lockdown. I followed your advice and achieved my best ever cut. It has really helped boost my curls too.

  • @crystalrapose6405
    @crystalrapose6405 3 роки тому +30

    I cut my hair on NYE and followed the video you linked. I ordered the shears she linked from Amazon and while I was nervous, it turned out great. I mostly wanted layers, not necessarily to take off a lot of length. I haven't had a haircut in 18 months, only discovered I had wavy hair in May of 2020.
    When I tell you my waves have never looked so healthy, some are 2c and I'm normally a 2a/b wavy. I've gotten so many compliments on my hair and it just looks so much curlier and defined. I'm so glad I took the plunge.

  • @alexworsham7465
    @alexworsham7465 Рік тому +8

    Thank you Courtney! This was my first self attempted haircut, and it might be the best I’ve ever had. I modified using what I had on hand (hair tie, banana clip, and my husband’s beard scissors) and it worked really well! I took off 6 inches and my waves are popping!

  • @eianoodle
    @eianoodle 3 роки тому +12

    That’s similar to the technique my sister uses when she cuts my hair. Only difference is she does a dry cut and it’s usually pretty blunt. Maybe we can try this next time.

  • @reneecastillo7715
    @reneecastillo7715 Рік тому +4

    Thank you! This really works and took me only 5 minutes, which is about all the extra time I have with a 2-year old 😂 I have a bit of anxiety about having other people cut my hair from sensitive brain surgery scars but now I feel confident I can do it myself! Praise God and blessings to you for sharing such wise tips❤

  • @hS-nt6pr
    @hS-nt6pr 3 роки тому +6

    I really appreciated the home hair cut video! With a 9 month old and the closest hair salon a 45 minute drive away it seems almost impossible to find time and child care coverage to get my hair cut !

  • @derrickjenniferwatkins1394
    @derrickjenniferwatkins1394 3 роки тому +6

    Manes by Mell is great. I always cut my own hair... Wavy hair is very forgiving.

  • @sophiablank325
    @sophiablank325 3 роки тому +55

    Could you try diffusing one side cool, one side warm? Thank u 💓

  • @karenn993
    @karenn993 3 роки тому +6

    I love the Creaclip. During lockdown its how I finally got the courage to cut my husband's hair. I'm still cutting his hair and dont need the Creaclip as much. I haven't figured out how to use it on my hair though!

  • @MommaBeeb
    @MommaBeeb 3 роки тому +22

    This awesome!!! Last time I cut my hair I tried Brad Mondo’s tutorial. It was fine, except that I had to straighten my hair for it. 😕 I have a Crea Clip and have used it for ages to cut my own hair, but always used it on dry hair. This is so helpful! I’ll have to try this and check out other tips from Mell. Also, I think you’d be a great hair stylist! You already know so much about hair products and ingredients, and I don’t think there are nearing enough curly hair informed stylists.

    • @elizabethspecht9585
      @elizabethspecht9585 3 роки тому +3

      Yes i believe she would be an awesome beautician..she knows alot about hair...products,styles...and her personality is super awesome!!

  • @taraarmer
    @taraarmer 6 днів тому

    Absolutely love your positive perky attitude

  • @chelseapickslay5359
    @chelseapickslay5359 3 роки тому +3

    Ready to try it myself! Needing a cut and my hair stylist is not working right now.

  • @jflo2012
    @jflo2012 3 роки тому +4

    Looks great. I never thought of cutting with conditioner in my hair. I may try that.

  • @maureentoomey6521
    @maureentoomey6521 3 роки тому +3

    I just saw a new ponytail holder....PRO Hair ties. I'd love to see you try them out!

  • @desireeadrian5722
    @desireeadrian5722 3 роки тому +5

    I like the suggestion of the leveled clip. I toyed with the idea over the years, but never bought one. With my cervical spine and shoulder issues... I think this might be a bit of a “life saver” to cut at home. I have tried the modified unicorn Mell did for her seester, Amanda. Looked nice, but I have about an 1/8th the amount of hair as Amanda. LOL! She looked stunning, of course. I tried the pigtails a few months later... not for my looser pattern (2a-2c and a few 3a in the very back under section).
    Your hair always looks so healthy. Tip for trimming with conditioner for slip is genius! So simple!🤗🌻

  • @twiligh4trinitya
    @twiligh4trinitya 3 роки тому +46

    I love manesbymell, too. Both of you guys are my favorites for hair videos. :)

  • @ssy1pny
    @ssy1pny 3 роки тому +2

    OMG i have the creaclip i bought it many many years ago. I have the same scissors and i to follow Mell. I am looking into getting the curlsmith rehab slave.
    Good video!!! Keep up the good work. I never thought to cut it with conditioner. I do usually do it wet. The creator suggests to straightened hair then cut. I prefer to do it wet.

  • @babytexan3038
    @babytexan3038 Рік тому +4

    This was so great! I feel like there's a lot of potential for me to experiment and refine my skills, but the first result was really good. My favorite DIY haircut I've done because I've never been able to add layers before. One snag was that I like to part my hair in the same place on the side, so in the second step where you point cut the ends only by hand, I slanted my hand to trim so the shorter section by my face could meet the long. Oh and I did forget my hair shrinks when it's dry, but luckily I did a long cut, so it should be good. Thanks for a great video explaining so simply! I'm a huge fan of your channel!! (Especially DIY/budget haircare)

  • @AnnaL-ku9yw
    @AnnaL-ku9yw 3 роки тому +5

    You did a terrific job!!! It looks wonderful and... I'm so excited to see a tutorial involving the Crea Clip!!! It seems like you got some perfect layers by using it!!!

  • @hilarystillwell9061
    @hilarystillwell9061 3 роки тому +2

    I love manes by Mel you and Mel are my favorite!! Mell doesn’t have my hair which is why I love you ❤️💕

  • @DANCE1FOREVA
    @DANCE1FOREVA 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your videos! I bought the Giovanni triple tea tree treat shampoo and the smooth as silk conditioner and because of your videos I now know that my hair LOVES protein! You have changed my hair for the better!!

    • @SwavyCurlyCourtney
      @SwavyCurlyCourtney  3 роки тому

      Aww oh my goodness! Thank you! I am glad these products are working for you. 🤗🤗

  • @mls3555
    @mls3555 3 роки тому +5

    GIRRRRL- that is amazing!!! I am gonna order that crea clip right now. I have thick hair & I've been cutting it myself for years. It's a pain in the rear & takes a long time because I have to section it out or my hair runs away from the scissors. Your conditioner slick is BRILLIANT & Mel is fantastic- for those who don't know MEL is a professional (manesbymel).
    THANK YOU for sharing this fantastic technique=) To me (I am not a professional) your cut looks well balanced & lays beautifully- it's far better than some professional haircuts I've had & not been happy with....

  • @Pattys1967
    @Pattys1967 3 роки тому +1

    You did a great job,I have super long and thick and wavy hair that is always in a bun and I’m going to use your technique to do my own hair,wish me luck thanks for sharing

  • @Amysteryify
    @Amysteryify 3 роки тому +5

    OMG, I needed this, told my hubby yesterday he needed to learn how to cut layers in my hair!!!

  • @kcg1235
    @kcg1235 3 роки тому +2

    I attempted to cut my hair for the first time a few weeks ago. I wish I had watched this first 🤦‍♀️
    How often to you trim your hair?

  • @shadowchsr79
    @shadowchsr79 3 роки тому +6

    I have been scared to trim my own hair beyond a simple straight trim. I personally haven't even worn layers in over 15 years because I could never style it well and it just looked a hot mess. I've only just started the curly girl method for my wavy hair so I am in transition. (I get nice loose waves/curls for 2 hrs before they fall flat) when do you think getting a layering cut will be a good idea?

  • @brook7365
    @brook7365 3 роки тому +6

    So helpful!!! I’ve done at home hair cuts for years but this will definitely up my game

  • @cinneyd
    @cinneyd 3 роки тому +1

    I have this! Looking forward to seeing the end result.

  • @AshleysGraveyard
    @AshleysGraveyard 3 роки тому +86

    Courtney: *Mentions maybe getting her haircutting license
    Me: *Frantically searching how much plane tickets are to Texas

    • @SwavyCurlyCourtney
      @SwavyCurlyCourtney  3 роки тому +10

      Hahahaha you are the sweetest! Thank you!

    • @meghannunez8720
      @meghannunez8720 3 роки тому +1

      Lol

    • @chelseapickslay5359
      @chelseapickslay5359 3 роки тому +1

      Same same!

    • @amym.5960
      @amym.5960 3 роки тому +1

      Yes, you'd be an amazing cosmetologist, Courtney! (We also have family in a few different parts of Texas, so it's not completely out of the question ... ;))

    • @elizabethspecht9585
      @elizabethspecht9585 3 роки тому +2

      I live in San Antonio, Texas...have been needing a haircut...maybe you can hook us up with your beautician for a great cut....please please..thanks for your help....

  • @mariahersch9634
    @mariahersch9634 3 роки тому +19

    I heard Brad Mondo scream when you lifted up the CreaClip 😂😂😂 but I love it myself, there's nothing wrong with it, or a unicorn cut, as long as you're careful! The best haircut I've ever had was by a professional in LA, and he did a similar technique!

  • @annschwieterman4548
    @annschwieterman4548 3 роки тому +1

    You should totally get you license, you seem to love hair so it would make sense.

  • @ms.empower7946
    @ms.empower7946 3 роки тому +1

    Yay! Looks great! This year I’ve only been trimming my ends and around my face so I hope soon I will get brave enough to do the layers 😎

    • @elizabethspecht9585
      @elizabethspecht9585 3 роки тому +1

      Me too.....i have been doing trims since pandemic only small trims...but it has been good so far.....want to learn the layer cutting...what the heck..will just grow out again...another year into pandemic...thanks for sharing your knowledge..xoxo

  • @janetdire6106
    @janetdire6106 2 роки тому

    OH my gosh this is absolutely amazing! I was able to cut my hair and not have it look terrible! I am so showing this to my girl friends!!! You saved me a good chunk of money! ^_^

    • @SwavyCurlyCourtney
      @SwavyCurlyCourtney  2 роки тому

      Awe, thank you! I am so glad this worked for you! 🤩💃
      And yes, save that money! 🤑

  • @wit7882
    @wit7882 3 роки тому

    Finally. I found something that I can follow. Thank you!

  • @lisageeck
    @lisageeck 3 роки тому +3

    Just did a DIY haircut yesterday.

  • @morgansides294
    @morgansides294 3 роки тому +3

    Courtney, you are so cool 😎 I would never have the courage to attempt that! You should totally get your license ☺️ You would get clients from all over the country 😉

  • @ansleightart
    @ansleightart 4 місяці тому

    We have the same hair texture, thank you! 🙌

  • @ArtThatMakesYouSmile
    @ArtThatMakesYouSmile 3 роки тому +1

    Your hair cut came out great, you are so cute!!

  • @robertaioana2209
    @robertaioana2209 3 роки тому +3

    I have my haircut in stairs(a little over shoulders)If I try this haircut will I get a good result?

  • @lori900
    @lori900 3 роки тому +6

    Thank you for this Courtney! I am always frantic to trim my own hair. Yet my stylist tends to take off a bit too much when it comes to a "trim". Interesting gadget. Not cheap, but then again, would be the cost of 1 1/2 trims at the salon. Sooooooo.....it's probably worth it.

  • @embracethewaves8732
    @embracethewaves8732 3 роки тому +3

    I wish I had the balls to do this. ⚽️😄💪
    Love your hair!!! The first one I watched when I started my journey. ❤️

    • @llkg9
      @llkg9 2 роки тому

      Did you ever do it?

  • @hannahparmley8267
    @hannahparmley8267 3 роки тому +2

    I’ve just done a big chop (on myself as the UK is back in lockdown). How do I gauge the lengths for layers? I’m worried my hair will look even thinner if I cut in layers.

  • @Evolve_with_jen
    @Evolve_with_jen 3 роки тому +2

    I have those new curlsmith protein products. I know the one is called a FOAM not a mousse I screwed up the first time and shook it. Saw that was bad but now when I pump it I don’t get a mousse consistency I get sad white seafoam like at the beach. Is that right or is my pump bad? Cant wait for my hair to get long enough to cut it myself. Love you and manes by Mell!

  • @CurliesCuriosites
    @CurliesCuriosites 3 роки тому +2

    Will this work with shorter hair mine is just above the shoulders and I'm trying to let my shorter layers catch up and I want this shape too

  • @leeanns79
    @leeanns79 3 роки тому +2

    What 3 Giovanni products are in your tub ? I must know 🤗

  • @BelindaTN
    @BelindaTN 10 місяців тому

    I soooooo need one of those clips!

  • @Cvoor
    @Cvoor Рік тому

    Beautiful job, you do not need to go to a hair dresser, you do a beautiful cut

  • @SadieRayy88
    @SadieRayy88 3 роки тому +2

    Now I want to try to cut my own hair! Courtney what are you doing to me?! 😜

  • @anjelisonstegard7523
    @anjelisonstegard7523 3 роки тому +2

    Courtney, having used both the scalp care and then protein strengthening line from curlsmith what products would you pull together to increase volume and incorporate proteins and hydration?

  • @H0neybee_
    @H0neybee_ 3 роки тому +1

    Used this method today . Hair looks like hers now xD

  • @marijatrute
    @marijatrute 2 роки тому

    Your hair is beautiful!

  • @Kikikeks06
    @Kikikeks06 3 роки тому +4

    Is there a way of doing this without a creaclip? 😅

    • @janedoe2271
      @janedoe2271 3 роки тому +3

      yeah you can just brush your hair to the front like her technique put in a hair tie and cut across. just make sure you crush it properly to the front so it turns out good.

  • @kr59137
    @kr59137 3 роки тому +3

    Oh my gosh, I should have made a frown instead of a smile!!! 🙃 Oops. You would make an amazing stylist!

  • @angieramirez92
    @angieramirez92 3 роки тому +3

    Okay so I missed how to get a round cut as far as length!?

    • @SwavyCurlyCourtney
      @SwavyCurlyCourtney  3 роки тому +6

      Pulling the hair straight up instead of forwards is what creates the rounded shape.

  • @HSingMomto5Kids
    @HSingMomto5Kids 3 роки тому

    Do you not cut the shorter layers on top? That's what I'm trying to figure out since I have not had a hair cut in 1 1/2 yrs I think.

  • @milenagodziszewska1568
    @milenagodziszewska1568 3 роки тому

    Very very helpful video!!❤️

  • @mojoholo9529
    @mojoholo9529 3 роки тому +1

    you make that look easy xxx

  • @snowflakes215
    @snowflakes215 3 роки тому +6

    I noticed the HUGE bottles of Giovanni in the background...did you get them at Marshall’s or TJ Maxx? If so are they legit or questionable like I read about hair products from Amazon. I am nervous to buy so much from those stores if they are old and expired and not legit. Thanks in advance!!! 🙏🏻

    • @MyDrummingJourney
      @MyDrummingJourney 3 роки тому

      They sell those large bottles at sprouts where I live.

  • @MaryofMayberry
    @MaryofMayberry 3 роки тому

    Do you wash the conditioner out?

  • @clau9609
    @clau9609 7 місяців тому

    Thank you!

  • @klcorrigan1975
    @klcorrigan1975 3 роки тому +2

    Love it 😀

  • @katefleming3146
    @katefleming3146 2 роки тому

    Unicorn hair

  • @cdavis0627
    @cdavis0627 3 роки тому +1

    Say good-bye to clumping. 👋🏼👋🏼👋🏼☹️

  • @BittyBitzz
    @BittyBitzz 3 роки тому +1

    @1:02 - @1:21 video freeze frames for some reason
    Still love the content though c:

    • @floralfallon1718
      @floralfallon1718 3 роки тому +12

      I think it pauses because she's doing a voice over for that small part!!

    • @BittyBitzz
      @BittyBitzz 3 роки тому +2

      @@amixeblu I wasnt being impatient, it just didnt really seem like a voice over part. But if it was it seemed out of place to me I guess. It did not hinder my enjoyment of the video I just wanted to let her know if it was an editing mistake or something.