You probably saw how pretty those wispy bangs look on your favorite K-drama and K-pop stars because the Hallyu fever is real. Case in point:
Or maybe your Instagram feed is teeming with influencers and friends who look cute in the hairstyle. Either way, you start to hear a voice at the back of your head, telling you to get bangs yourself. After countless deliberations and endless stares in the mirror imagining what you'd look like with a fringe over your forehead, you've officially convinced yourself that you'll be getting a new 'do.
Great. You're actually doing this! While going to your trusted hairdresser and showing your hair inspo is the most ideal and ~safest~ move, many have actually tried to cut their bangs by themselves. Is it worth it or will you regret it? Many definitely did regret it (if you must, look up YouTube videos of failed haircut sessions for one last chance of backing out). But for those who are intent on DIY-ing their way to a new hairstyle, here are some things to note when deciding whether or not you should make the snip yourself.
Make sure the type of bangs you're getting suits your face shape.
Bangs are a hit or miss. They either look cute on you or they make you wish there was an undo button IRL so you could go back to making good life choices again. Full bangs may look good on your K-pop bias, but there's no certainty that they will look good on you, too. It's not an exact science, but there is a method to figure out whether bangs will suit your face or not.
Before you make the cut, be sure to familiarize yourself with three things: The different types of bangs, your face shape, and which type suits which face shape. Here's a short explainer that might help:
Have the right tools with you.
Put down the kitchen scissors, fam. If you want to survive a DIY haircut session at home unscathed, at least have the proper hair tools needed. Based on the many success stories we've watched on YouTube, the basic tools you'll need are: Hair-cutting scissors, a mirror where you can see the entirety of your face, a spray bottle filled with water to dampen your hair, and a comb.
Do your research first.
Save yourself from a hair disaster by doing a bit of research on YouTube. Friendly tip: Seeing how it's actually done is better than just reading about the process, especially for those who have a hard time picturing things being described to them! Look up other people's vlogs about cutting their own bangs, learn from their mistakes, and catch a few tips from their own experiences. Here's one video we'd recommend (by one of our fave YouTubers, no less):
There is a 50 percent chance you won't like the results.
Hairstyling is a tricky craft, which is why it's always best to leave it to the professionals. But hey, it's not a life well-lived without a #YOLO experience—like cutting your own bangs. After all, hair grows back, right? If you ended up regretting your fringe, you can always count on hair clips to save your look, at least for a couple of months. In the meantime, get some hair inspo from this list first.