MY EASY/UPDATED DIY CURLY HAIR CUT (the pigtails cut)

How to cut short/medium length curly hair at home! I call this easy at-home DIY curly hair cut the #PIGTAILSHAIRCUT. In this video, I demonstrate WHY you should not do the unicorn hair cut on short/medium length curly hair, my best tips/perspectives as a professional hairstylist for cutting your own curly hair at home + some of my favourite styling products to use for defined and moisturized curls!

💜 Products Mentioned / Recommendations💜

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- Super Slip Pre-Biotic Primer
- Wash & Scrub Detox ProBiotic
- Hydro Creme Soothing Mask
- Curlsmith Weightless Air Dry Cream
- Hydro Styl Flex Jelly
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- Curlsmith Hold Me Softly Style Balm
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- Curlsmith Hair Makeup in Ruby
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Affordable Scissors for Personal Use

Alligator Hair Clips

Hair Combs

Detangling Brush

Water Spray Bottle

Denman Classic Styling Brush 7 Rows - D3:

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[yasmeenahmed]

THE FACT THAT I WAS JUUUUST ABOUT TO DO THE UNICORN METHOD AND YOU SAVED ME

[teresawhalen]

I took the plunge and did this cut. As soon as I got done, I started crying! I have RARELY had a good experience with a professional cut and haven't been to a salon in almost 10 years. I have never cut my hair myself other than trimming my bangs. I had tons of dead hair on the ends and I cut off quite a bit! (4-6 inches in some places.) My hair was really long, but not pretty. The end result of changing how i care for and style my hair and then doing this cut was totally transforming! My hair now frames my face beautifully and my hair is curling so nicely without all that dead weight at the bottom. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'm over 50 years old and have never loved my hair as much as I do right at this moment.

[MissTXTee]

The red dye demonstration was really eye-opening!

[amandah]

For those (like me!) who keep coming back to this video:
4:30 - Cut begins (bangs)
6:38 - Layering
9:00 - Shaping the back
11:11 - Finishing touches/face frame

[stevenlowe]

Mell you’re a star! I’ve just cut my wife’s hair using this technique. Best cut she’s had for years . She’s spent a fortune at the hairdresser and they never get it right . I’m the perfect husband now 😂😂😂. Thanks again x

[melindapayne]

Thank you for explaining the why behind each "do this, not that, " and what happens with each.

[Therealalbot]

a lot A LOT of stylists claim to be "curly hair specialists" the rest. will reassure you they are trained experts.

i dont trust any if them anymore.
They love to thin and layer and chop.
Which is cool is you like to look like a triangle.

This lady Id trust.

I never let people with straight hair cut my hair anymore. In all honestly I've been cutting it myself for a few years

[BlackthornBetty]

This may come across as a weird comment and if so, I apologize. I was raised in an 'inadequate' environment which is the nicest way to put it. I just turned 50 and always straightened my hair because no one else in my family had curly hair except for my father. No one was ever able to teach me how to take care of my hair so i always hated my hair and it really made me feel bad about how I looked. I'm getting ready to go on a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine so I knew I had to learn how to take care of my curly locks so on a YouTube search I found your videos. You are so patient and nurturing and I've learned to love and embrace my curls, not hide them and i wanted to thank you.

[aprilwade]

For anyone using this video and you have really thick hair; when I put my hair in the ponytails on the sides I split the ponytail half top and bottom and I cut the bottom first and then used it as my guide for the top part of the ponytail. It worked perfect! I hope this helps😁

[karen]

It’s been 6 months since my 1st curly girl cut and my strands needed some attention. I tried this pigtail cut and the results were amazing!! I had nice layers in the back & around my face. I just saved over $200 and my dyi cut looked better than my salon cut. Thanks for all that you do!

[brittanyholtgreven]

I've been trimming my own hair ever since quarantine started and I don't think I'll ever get a professional trim again lol

[BradLacke]

Curly dude here with tons of gratitude for this vid. This has saved me many multiple hundreds of dollars and if I can do it, any of you watching can too.

[floatonpeace]

I have fine, curly hair and have NEVER even thought of cutting my own hair! I have been going through some financial hardships and am broke as hell! After months of going back and forth I finally tried this cut today and I'm so happy with the results. YOU ARE SO FUN, PROFESSIONAL AND KNOWLEDGEABLE!!!! Thank you so much for this, and all of your, demonstrations.

[questacosanonhasenso]

Just did impulsively your haircut. It's 3am. Turned out AMAZING. I lost confidence in my hair in the last few years, terrible haircuts, zero hair care (depression made me think that taking care of myself was stupid.. So stupid idea). Now I'm trying to take care of myself and my hair like I used to, also thanks to your videos, so you are very very appreciated (sorry for the English, I'm Italian)

[angeliquelee]

I hadn't cut my hair for almost 2 years and was dying for a cut. You're a life saver. Watched the video, grabbed the essentials and while in the shower, washed, combed, tied and snipped away. The relief was so real. Done!

[SoumyaAditrri]

Requirements-
Sharp scissor, comb, detangling brush, hair ties, hair clip, spray bottle, towel/ sheet, styling cream.

[mariabenedum]

One thing I haven’t found is how to care for your hair after swimming and going to the gym. Can you do a do’s, don’ts, tips and tricks?

[TheSimpleMommy]

Love this cut! I was terrified to give myself my own curly cut… umm IMMEDIATE lift! A few ringlets came out out of hiding, so much volume at the roots… and I got my first curly compliment from a stranger today. Seriously 🥰 watch it twice then watch it again as you do it. You won’t regret it! Thanks Mel!!

[luiszena]

Manes by mell thank you for this video my hair came out amazing. After so many years of not doing my hair because of domestic violence .I feel beautiful again . I'm now a pretty survivor thank you love. The smallest thing can put a smile on some one face 🙂

[hgwartney]

The red on the tips…. Ma’am, I absolutely love you that was such an amazing visual. As a girl who’s trying to embrace my curls, but is very scared to go to a stylist thank you thank you thank you ❤