Hair hack cut

Let me preface this by saying that you should cut and style your hair any way you like. However, for those of you who are on the fence and need a little extra convincing, this trick may be just what you need. Amy Chang, the creator of Bond En Avant and a TikTok hair creator , recently shared a video about how to tell if short hair is for you. All you need are two pencils and a measuring tape to pull it off.

Then, you measure the length between where the pencils meet and your ear lobe. Again, let me be clear: Any hairstyle will look good on you — I am unbelievably positive of this. And although Chang swears by this method The hairstylists I consulted about this trick are split on it.

If you're like me and are looking for a way to cut back on heading to your stylist as often as you do, these seven tricks will help you keep up your style and make it look as fresh as possible in between visits.

According to Cosmopolitan , twisting your hair into the rope effect is a great way to cut your split ends. It also cuts down on the time and effort of searching for your split ends. Just section off your hair, twist it and cut the pieces sticking out. NY Daily News noted that you should only be giving yourself basic maintenance if cutting your hair at home.

Trying to recreate a style or make your own can cause you to damage your hair. According to Refinery29, starting off with damp hair is the first step to getting a good haircut at home.

Be sure to detangle your tresses before attempting to cut, too. Have a curly mane to work with? Cosmopolitan noted that when attempting to trim your own curls, use the same technique as cutting your split ends, but cut upwards into the hair while doing so. By cutting upwards, you will eliminate creating a blunt, bulky line.

Stylecaster noted that one of the most important factors to giving yourself a great at home snip is to use the right scissors. Invest in a good pair of hair-cutting shears so that you giving yourself the best professional look possible and to ensure that you're not damaging your hair.