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Many of us have likely done it at one point or another.
Still, we all know just how wrong that can go.

For starters, double-check your hair is dry before you begin your haircut (viaByrdie).
The next step: put down your kitchen scissors, according toAllure.
We repeat, put down your kitchen scissors.

Can you tell we’ve found ourselves in animpulsively-cut-curtain-bangsituation before?
For starters, perAllure, start with tiny cuts instead of big ones.
This will give you more freedom and control over the end result.

confirm to take your time here and avoid drastic chops.
Your scissors should be pointed up vertically into the bottom of your hair, rather than straight across.
This way, your cut will look more natural and leave less room for lopsidedness.
You’ll be ready for another haircut in no time.