DIY Haircut for Long Hair

I have needed a haircut for several weeks now. The place I choose to go to for my haircut is not on my side of town and I always feel guilty about spending so much money. I usually put it off as long as I can.

This past Friday I was on Pinterest and I was searching for "being thankful" ideas and somehow I came across a DIY haircutting video. After viewing it I decided that I should search the internet for other DIY haircutting videos. Long story short, I decided I would try a DIY haircut on Saturday.

I took pics of myself going through the process so you could be a little entertained. The pics aren't that great cause the mirrors were both dirty but you can at least get the idea. :)

First a pic of my hair before I started the haircut. (didn't wash it on this day and my bangs are clipped back)

 Front

 back

All you need for this haircut is a brush, two ponytail elastics, and scissors.

It is best for hair to be straight.
1. Make a ponytail near your forehead using one of the elastics.
2. Place the second elastic on the ponytail at the length you want your shortest layer.
3. Cut straight across just below your second elastic.
4. Cut INTO the hair at the end of the ponytail until you have no sharp, straight ends. (about 3-4 minutes.)

 I didn't take off that much hair. Maybe I'll go shorter next time. :)

5. Take out elastics, fluff it, and it's done. :)

And here is what it looks like when it is curled...

There you have it. It isn't the BEST haircut I've ever had but it certainly isn't the worst. :) AND doing it myself saved me $50.

Side by side pics...

Below you can watch one of the Youtube videos I watched before doing this haircut.