Getting a haircut is tougher than it used to be these days. So naturally, lots of people are taking the scissors into their own hands and trimming their locks without any kind of expert knowledge whatsoever. Luckily, there are lots of products on the market today that can help you cut your own hair at home without being filled with horrible regret immediately afterward.
From a device with a built-in level for a perfectly straight cut to the best electric trimmer on Amazon, these 10 products help you cut your own hair like a pro. Because an at-home haircut can result in a total hair-DO instead of a dreadful hair-DON’T.
Let’s start with an essential product that needs to be in every DIY hair-cutting kit: these Nowel Professional Stainless Steel 6.5 inch Hair Scissors. The ultra-sharp blades are perfect for trimming long hair or touching up a short haircut. Hold vertically before trimming to avoid an overly blunt cut.
This Philips Norelco Multigroom All-In-One Series 3000 is the best of the best when it comes to electric trimmers. It includes seven different sizes of guards, a nose and ear hair trimmer, and a steel precision trimmer so your cut looks as fresh and professional as possible.
When you get your hair cut at a salon, you don’t think twice about all the hair that falls from your head and onto that black cape that they put around your shoulders. But when you’re at home, you’re less inclined to make a mess. This PatioMatrix NYLON Salon Cape is water-resistant and keeps your clothes hair-free.
Cutting the back of your head is hard, especially when you’re alone and can’t see what you’re doing. That’s what makes this NEKMATE Neckline Shaving Template and Hair Trimming Guide your new BFF. It creates the perfect stopping point so you know how far up to trim. Sure, it makes you look kind of goofy, but who’s going to see you wearing it?
If you’re the parent of a little one and can’t get to the salon for their first big haircut, fear not. This Meetcare Baby Ceramic Blade Electric Kids Hair Trimmer brings the salon to you. The 28-tooth trimmer head was specifically designed for baby’s soft, fine hair and won’t cut their skin no matter how much your kiddo squirms.
If you want your beard to look as expertly shaped as it does when you leave the salon, this The Beard Black Beard Shaping & Styling Tool is a facial hair game-changer. Just hold this gadget against your face and follow the lines for a perfectly shaped beard without the steep price tag.
Sure, this Facón Professional Hair Cutting Razor looks like something that only a pro would be able to master, but it’s actually easier to use than you might think. It’s perfect for thinning out thick hair or adding a soft, effortless finish to bangs. Simply hold the razor against the hair you want to cut and “brush” it up and down.
If it’s been roughly six months since you’ve gotten a haircut, you’re probably dealing with some pretty intense split ends. This BANGMENG Split Ends Hair Trimmer sends them packing quickly and easily. Bonus: the razor is easy to replace when it starts to get dull.
This Original CreaClip Home Hair Cutting Tool Kit is one of those products that seems ridiculous until you try it and realize how brilliant it is. The built-in level ensures a straight cut, and the clip design keeps your hair spread out so it’s easier to cut.
For thining out and blending hair, look no further than these ULG Hair Thinning Scissors Cutting Teeth Shears. The 100% Japanese stainless steel is extremely high-quality, and the special design thins hair without creating a blunt cut. Plus, the detachable rubber inserts protect your fingers from injury.