Why you should resist the temptation to cut your own bangs

Trimming your own bangs can lead to prolonged suffering

I think most of us have been there. Your hair is growing out from a cut, and your bangs are starting to:

1. Poke you in the eyes
2. Get in your food all the time
3. Developing a cowlick from hell
4. Half your bangs are curving to the left

And then one morning as you’re rushing through your standard routine, temptation strikes. You glance at the utility scissors, and the next thing you know, you’re reaching for them, and snip snip snip.

Now your bangs are shorter but they are still going in different directions and now there is no way to pretend they’re not the wrong kind of curvy and there is no more bangs to cut. All you can do is live with it until they grow out again.

What went wrong?

Typically when we cut our own bangs, we cut too much hair so that as it grows back it really doesn’t want to go down. It wants to go “over” to the side with the other hair because that is where it would be if we hadn’t chopped it so short. It’s like a plant reaching for the sun, but it’s on your head front and center.

Resist the urge - Put the scissors down

Let a professional cut your bangs. Did you know at Boston Cutters Salon for Color we trim your bangs for a nominal fee. We “get’ that you need your bangs cut in between color and style. It only takes 15 minutes so it’s not a big time commitment, and trust me/us it’s worth it because we are hair whisperers. We know what hair wants to do. We understand your hair’s behavior, good and bad, and how to work with it.

I’ve heard your tales and seen the results and they’re not as pretty as we keep trying to convince ourselves they are. Let us do our job and keep your bangs obedient and of course fabulous.

Want to be sure we can fit you in? Give us a call today.

Boston Cutters Salon for Color 503-239-7529

6 Quick Tips for Keeping Your Hair Looking Healthy and Lush

Preventing a problem is always best for your tresses. 

So many things can affect the health and appearance of your hair. It's not only your diet that can affect the condition of your hair but how you treat your hair during cleansing and styling. Here are some tips for keeping your hair looking great and feeling healthy.

Regular trims

• Even when you a growing out for a longer look, shaping and trimming prevents scraggly ends and it becomes fun to reshape into  a new style along the way.

Fine and limp hair

• Over shampooing can dry out hair and make it lifeless.  
• Dry shampoo is perfect for the in between days and the right one will add great body and takes away that flat to your head look.

Styling products

• Too much can coat the hair and build-up. Check ingredients for alcohol (very drying) There are many products without it and   with better results. 
• Flat-iron products are a must to protect the cuticle layer of your long hair against that intensive heat.

Color changes

• Major color changes should not be done at home. A pro has the experience to know the condition of your hair and  how to achieve the results you want without over processing.  
• Color must be applied evenly and timed. 
• The box instructions or help line can't see your hair. They will suggest you see a pro.

Blow drying

• Hold the dryer at least four inches from your head or brush. 
• Hair at your hairline in more delicate so stretching and tugging too tight can weaken that fine hair and thin it.

Special occasions

• Never do your Hair color or cut at the last minute. No matter how much you think your bangs need to be trimmed STAT, DON'T DO IT! Sweep them to the side, then make a note to give me a call.   
• Plan ahead for special events when you are relaxed and Pro can help with all your options.