If you typically put product in your hair, don’t apply it just yet. It’s better to cut your hair without product in it so you can see how the curls naturally lay.
You may notice that some hair stylist professionals will cut curly hair wet instead of dry. This is a personal preference, as some find it easier to keep the cut even when the hair is wet. However, if you’re not a professional, it’s easier to cut layers while your hair is dry.
Use a comb to part your hair to make sure each section is even.
Pull your hair out straight so that all your curls are the same length. This will make it easier to get an even cut. The amount you trim off is up to you. For subtle layers, start with about 1 in (2. 5 cm) of hair. For more noticeable layers, try cutting 2 to 3 in (5. 1 to 7. 6 cm) off. Look for damage at the ends of your hair. If you see frizz or breakage, try to remove all of it when you cut your layers. Trim only a small amount of hair at first. You can always go back later and take more off, but it can be tough to fix a haircut if you cut too much off.
That angled cutting is also called “point cutting,” and it helps remove some of the weight from the ends of your hair. This helps your curls form and gives your overall style more volume.
When pulling sections upwards to trim them, use the same amount of tension to pull your curls mostly straight. That way, one section won’t be shorter than the others.
The overall shape of your hair should be fairly even and symmetrical. If the curls on one side of your head are sticking out a lot farther than they are on the other side, resection the longer hair and trim each of these sections to be a little shorter.
