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" 1. Stick to small changes Trimming your own bangs can be risky, especially if you haven&amp;#039;t had much practice. A safer bet is to refresh between salon visits, but save major overhauls for a professional. To start, pull back all of your hair, combing just your bangs forward. Take out the center portion (secure the rest to the sides) and make small vertical snips. You&amp;#039;ll keep hair out of your eyes and add texture without chopping off too much. 2. Put a fork in it No need for a fancy comb. Hold a plastic fork vertically and use it to separate and pull bangs forward away from your face. Then vertically snip small sections for a piece-y, textured effect. 3. Mark the spot Borrow the kids&amp;#039; sidewalk chalk to plot out your cut. Brush dry bangs forward, then dip chalk in water and use it to mark the shape you&amp;#039;d like to create. Use a comb to hold hair and make vertical snips just outside the chalk line since hair will shrink up a bit once trimmed. 4. Go halfsies Even if you&amp;#039;re going for a blunt look, cutting hair straight across will result in bangs that puff out. Instead, split bangs into top and bottom sections and fasten back the top half. Cut the bottom portion ever-so-slightly shorter than you&amp;#039;d like the final look to be, then release and cut the top section to the desired length. 5. Get crafty To get a textured look without a lot of complicated vertical snipping, try cutting bangs with a pair of sharp pinking shears. The technique keeps long, sideswept bangs from getting too bulky. This story originally appeared on RedbookMag.com More from Redbook: \u2022 Meet the New Cut that Works on Everyone \u2022 17 Must-Try Mason Jar Foods and Drinks \u2022 The 50 Most Iconic Updos of All Time Photo: Daniel Grill/Getty Images NEXT: 9 Haircare Mistakes You Should Avoid \u00BB "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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