How I Cut My Own Hair ~ Easy Hair Care on a Budget

I’ve been cutting my own hair at home for 10 years to save money. Cutting my hair into a pixie haircut is one way I live frugally and save money on beauty care. I was sick of how expensive haircuts were at a salon. This money-saving tip of hair care on a budget has saved me so much money. I’m showing you an easy short haircut for women that you can cut yourself at home. This is a simple DIY haircut anyone can do.

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00:00 Why I cut my own hair
01:51 supplies
02:14 inspiration
02:57 sections
03:32 bottom section
04:10 point cut
04:55 cutting the back
06:23 middle section
07:03 cutting the crown
08:24 cutting the front
10:12 style the pixie cut

[emmsue]

Im a hairdresser, now retired. This is an excellent tutorial! I have mine in a similar layered cut but a bit longer. Its thinning a bit now but since first lockdown I have cut my own. Hubs will just "bob" the back for me .. Saved so much money! Thank you for posting, its all a learning curve from each other. Love women helping women!! xx

[freeforever]

I started cutting my own 4 years ago. It helps to start in colder weather when it's hat season for the first few tries lol. I have very thick hair and investing in a pair of thinning shears was a game changer. It has made layering so much easier. I encourage everyone who has been thinking about this to give it a try. It takes practice but the freedom is so powerful. Besides the money savings, I no longer have to search for a stylist who understands what I want nor do I have to work around their schedule.

[권영숙-nz]

hi~ connie. It is your friend who lives in South Korea. A few month ago, I saw in another video that you cut your own hair. I bought a pair of beauty cutting scissors right away and tried cutting my own hair. It was unexpectedly good!!! It saves a lot of money and is fun. After watching your video today, I learned the tips of cutting my own hair, so I should try it too. Your are my teacher of English and hair cutting . Thank you so much, take care ~~~

[Wellbaby]

Thank you for your excellent, detailed instructions. I’ve had a pixie for several years and a couple of months ago decided to let it grow out a bit and do it myself. I am tired of spending $80-$100 every six weeks and not getting good hair cuts

[Carolyn-rzdl]

I totally agree with you that letting your hair be your natural color is a smart move.
I stopped coloring my hair because I didn’t like how the color was damaging it, and embraced my silver strands. My hair feels so much better and I am not wasting money. I had tried cutting my own hair after I went nearly 3 years without a haircut, I did the put it in a high ponytail and hack some off with craft shears. Shortly I met my husband, it came up in conversation that I needed to cut my hair and I told him how I do it. He told me that he could do it for me. I was impressed! He had good hair shears, hair clips, combs and a styling cape. He did the full sectioning and cutting my hair in increments. Now I have him give me a trim every couple months to keep my ends neat. I have him braid my hair in French, Dutch, fishtail and variations of those braids. I get compliments on them and I get asked how I do them. I tell them I take a seat and tell hubby what I want. I also cut his hair for him, so we are both saving money.

[katherineperson]

Woohoo! Love this video. Thanks for sharing your techniques. I cancelled my future haircut appointments about two months ago and have started cutting my own pixie. Not only does it save money, but it’s so empowering. I love the creativity that I get to use—it’s like art 💕. My latest tool is a feather razor, and I was able to give myself some cute, soft, feathered baby bangs.

[birgitschwaika]

Already mentioned that earlier: cannot stop looking at you. You ARE a beauty, like your voice and you speak authentically. 😊 and i like your natural hair color. Same with me. Almost 60 and had grey hair at about 50.

[jennyfulcher]

I'm impressed that you can cut your own hair! I can trim my own hair a little, but a full haircut is beyond me. My hair has really thinned out as I've aged (I'm almost 70) so that I let a professional layer-cut it so that it disguises the bald spots on the top. I've noticed that she uses the same point cut technique while cutting vertically instead of horizontally, but never understood why until your blog. I love how flattering and cute your haircuts are. Happy Thankgsgiving!

[nicoletteneefs]

Hei Connie, thank you so much for this video. I wasn’t happy with how the hairdresser cut my hair for a while. Today i cut my hair, using your tips step by step and my hair looks very nice and much better now😍. I even canceled my new apointment at the hairdresser, i do it myself from now on, just like you❣️tusentakk from Nicolette (59) in Norway❤🤗❤️

[SerialSpinner-ss]

I did it this morning! Cut off 5 inches in the back. Panicked a little mid cut but I LOVE the results. Thank you again!

[karenash]

I've always admired your hair since I found your channel and so pleased to know it's all your own work ! I have been cutting my own hair for about 40 years although I probably go to a hairdresser once a year to get a bit of a restyle then I just trim it myself . I've always felt like I shouldn't mess with a stylist's cut but then it is MY hair and I love the freedom of knowing that it will look just as good if I snip at it ! Thanks for sharing and good to know I am not alone !

[donnacarraway]

Thank you Connie! Very good video! I’m now 73 and have been cutting my hair some of the time ( probably most of the time) since the shag haircuts were in!! I used to watch what the stylist would do and then just try it myself! The price these days is just crazy! Now I section off the crown like you did but include the sides from the ear forward. I wear bangs also and it really looks similar to your cut ( you are younger and cuter) but I leave the back long but ALWAYS wear it up, usually with a clip but have recently discovered the messy bun on YouTube and I can actually do that!! I’m actually pretty surprised at how good it looks because I know that description doesn’t sound good but I blend the sides and don’t take much off all at once! I’m grey of course but have been going to a cheap salon and having them just bleach almost white just a few chunky face framing pieces to give some cute contrast and I really do like it! A friend-stylist long ago said that she didn’t understand why older women all seemed to go for the little bubble cut when there’s cute short styles like yours!! Thank you for reminding me of the point cut because I think that will add the texture I’d like! Even at 73 we still care…. I just bought some boot-cut jeans…really a trip down memory lane but I just love them!! 💕

[viridianacarreon]

Connie, you look marvelous! Thanks for sharing how to cut your own hair. I'll try it one day, but not soon since I kept my hair like your style more than 20yrs😁 I now keep my hair long and straight to stay away from the so expensive salons. I wear it in a bun for work, and pony tail or loose on the weekends. I only cut it every three years and just get a trim to manage my hair better on a daily basis😄

[joankirch]

Yes!!! Yes!!! I have been waiting for this forever. I suggested it and am thrilled!!!

[bex]

Your hair always looks great Connie 👍and the style is an inspiration to me as I love that look - You give yourself better haircuts than I've paid to get at times over the years 😊

[sandrasmith]

You are beautiful, you can wear any style! I have let my hair keep growing. I refuse to spend my food money on my hair. Great video and very stylish haircut.

[karinleson]

Thank you! It works very well! My search for a hairdresser for dry hair is over. Thanks to you, I am now one myself.

[vanessamenkens]

Was about to dye hair and watched your video. Tried it, amazing!
I have very thin hair after my car accident. This looks great. Thank you Connie 🌱

[jaceek]

You have beautiful hair!
I've cut my own hair for years, mainly because anytime I find a hairdresser who does a cut I like, they move. During COVID lockdown, I actually just let mine grow. It is thick, coarse, wavy, grows very fast. I let it grow to my mid back, got a wild hair, put it in 2 dog ears, and whacked em off. Thick and wavy hides a multitude of sins. Lol
I'm also almost 60, and have very little grey. What I do have is around my face, so I try to cut/style it to showcase the grey, because I love it!

[heidiv]

Every single video of yours i watch, I admire your gorgeous hair and how beautiful and young/energetic you look!