Cut Your Own Long Layers at Home | DIY

today I'm showing you how to cut long layers on yourself by yourself! A super easy long layering technique that is almost impossible to mess up!
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[@sherryvillneff5678]

Thank you so much. i am 61 years old on a pension. I"ve seen a lot of videos on how too. You explained the step by step so well. Saved me a lot of money. My hair turned out just like a pro did it.

[@emilywolf7720]

I've been cutting and coloring my own hair since I was 14. You're the best teacher I've run across, nice job explaining for the masses. Love it!

[@heatherbrewer2144]

I actually came here to say the same thing! I went through beauty school and had any of my instructors taught as thorough as she has, I probably would have finished my very last 107 hours… (yes I’m a fool for that😩🥴)

[@Sassafrass-qh8po]

May I ask what home coloring brand is best? I don’t love how brassy so many drug store dark browns are. Thanks!

[@bexrn9842]

@@Sassafrass-qh8po have you tried John Frieda 4N? I found it to be more ashy than brass last time I colored. It actually covered better than when I had my partial blonde highlights covered up at the salon 4 months previously.

[@Sassafrass-qh8po]

@@bexrn9842 thanks for the suggestion!

[@renattaclifton785]

Omg 5min in a 6 min video to actually cut blah blah blah

[@saraf4113]

Looked at endless tutorials before cutting my hair and this one was by far the easiest to follow and turned out amazing! Thank you!!

[@nataliearnold2275]

Wow girl. I have been dreading going to a stylist because I feel I can't ever explain the way I want. I just did this and bam! So easy and what a relief for my thick hair. thank you!

[@patduffyforever]

Same

[@stephaniep5494]

No one ever gives me the layers I want.... Followed along to this and my layeRs are BANGING!!!!! Love them!! Thanks so much !!!!!

[@victoria_beth]

Same! I got my hair done by a hairdresser and it looked so bad. I did what she said in the video and it looks so much better!!!

[@AJ-hi9fd]

I can’t find a hairdresser who will cut layers in my hair. They all say NO, then charge me £140

[@His-Dew]

#TrueStory 😄👍👍

[@melaniegerard2582]

Thanks so much! Got a haircut yesterday... asked for layers.... she barely did anything. Today I will do this, myself!

[@lee9604]

@@AJ-hi9fd Mine said no, too! Why do they say no? Is it because they don't want to be bothered? I don't get it and I never asked her why!lol

[@okidoll]

Thank you for the quick, simple instructions that we can do ourselves. So often the "cut your own hair " has you in positions I simply can't do.

[@wink48]

Just searched for DIY layers and found you. 5 minutes later I was done. My hair is fine like yours and this video was awesome. I'm a young 76 and haven't been to a hair stylist more than 10 times in my entire life. I don't know that I ever got a decent haircut for $ so I decided I could do it myself and at least not be disappointed spent $$! I subscribed and I'll be back to watch the rest of your videos, plus I'll share you ❤❤❤

[@heathermoize4596]

I'm a barber and I enjoyed this so much sitting at work bored waiting on clients I tried it and blow dried my hair and it made my hair look so much fuller thanks gurl 🥰💯🤘

[@BrittneeAlexus]

OH LORDDDDD. please forgive these non technical skills I am using in these videos lol!!!! Glad it could help!

[@catherinesmeow]

I have searched far and wide for a layered cut that didn’t just exaggerate how thin/fine my hair already is, and/or make my hair look shorter than it is. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for you sharing this! This is EXACTLY what I’ve been searching for, and it was SO easy! :) Thank you!

[@marylosee5626]

I was just going to ask about fine, thin hair. Thanks for the info..

[@lindseyreitz2391]

I absolutely love how she is explaining everything ❤️ I've watched haircut videos and feel like no one ever explains why they do it that way

[@All_Things_Temu]

Ur an amazing teacher I did this on my daughters hair with no hair cutting experience and just by watching this 1 video of urs less than 7 minutes long u taught me everything I needed to know and it turned out beautifully! I don’t see anywhere I can post pix or I would share some before and after pix for u to see just how incredible ur teaching methods are! Thank u from me & my beautiful daughter who’s walking talk & proud with her amazing looking new hairdo!!❤️

[@minervaaseberos6704]

I just came from a popular salon and I did not like how my hair was layered. I cut my own hair following your directions and I loved the results! Even my boys said my haircut is now better looking! Thank you for sharing, Britnee!

[@cancunadiense]

I've been using this video since the start of the pandemic. It's simple, clear, and is the perfect "Yay! Looks healthy again!" refresh. Thank you so much!

[@elainehernandez2970]

I just got tired of my bum length hair and chopped it myself to chest length. This is exactly what I needed to finish it off, thank you so much!

[@nicolemceachern]

I have never had a better haircut, and I mean EVER! You are a Goddess. I commented on an older video, but I actually used both. Love you for helping me help my doo!💋

[@neko9485]

best tutorial ive seen for this. I just cut some layers in my shoulder-length hair and now ive got some nice face framing pieces and my ends arent so bulky anymore. girl you are a life-saver!!

[@wiktoriabaginska6880]

Hi, I'm here to let you know that I used this tutorial and the one about cutting the lenght of the hair for blunt edge. My hair was getting long and feeling thin, and both of those videos helped me give myself a trim and very gentle layers. Now my hair feels much healthier and thicker, layers gave it some bounce which I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing your tips❤️

[@kcook1196]

This is by far the most helpful hair cutting video I’ve ever watched. You’re an amazing teacher!!

[@sheriweems5158]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! I am falling down the hole of not being happy with any person who cuts my hair. I have fine curly hair and can't manage to find anyone who can cut it correctly. I cut it myself today and am so happy. I also cut the back like you suggested in your "How to cut your hair/DIY". I am so glad to have found your videos!

[@lindawolff3463]

OMG! The way you just so easily explained that! Even my ADHD a$$ understood the assignment! Thank you! I’m giving my 8 year old a hair cut and want her to have a little something and this is PERFECT!!

[@SoniaRossi72]

This subtle, one length, layering technique is what I have been looking for AGES! Thank you so much xx

[@susiesclimbinglegs]

Thank you!! Just found this and cut my own hair for the first time and it’s worked perfectly. Really appreciate the confidence boosting (assuring me I couldn’t go wrong!) and straight directions 👍🏻

[@letty8399]

Thank you, thank you! I also used your tutorial on side bangs and now my hair looks FABULOSO!! You're a great teacher! Keep doing what you're doing! 😃

[@mariemckee9145]

I looked at a couple different videos before choosing yours, and I am so glad I chose yours!!Your easy to follow instructions, and your demonstration on your own hair helped me get an absolutely perfectly layered haircut! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@rosebooth9263]

Girl I just gave myself curtain bangs and layers thanks to your videos. Super easy visual to follow along with so thank you!

[@missyraus1373]

I’ve been a licensed hairdresser for 26 years and I think this is awesome!

[@christinachef]

I have super thick and long hair, so I had to do another layer or two, and it could probably be blended a little better. But we just bought a house and was trying to figure out how to save a few bucks this month, so for that, it was so worth it, and I'm very happy.

[@sassyshantel007]

a hairdresser with a hairless dog ahhhh how cute and iconic love u doll thanks for this ur gorgeous

[@BrittneeAlexus]

THANK YOU!!!

[@matildabjork837]

This tutorial was very pedagogical. Have been looking for the perfect tutorial for cutting my own hair, and I found it! Thank you for saving me time and money. Gonna be cutting it again soon! This was fun!

[@karenkiunke6166]

I'm so glad I found your tutorials! You are a very good teacher. When it comes to hair cuts my experience has been that no matter if I spend a little or a lot it's not what I had in mind and I usually have to fix it when I get home. I've had the same hair cut for a long time, a short a line style, but recently have it a little longer and needed to learn how to cut it in a new style, with longer layers. Thanks to you, I did it! I will be checking out more of your tips to learn more. Thanks so much for helping! You're making the world a better place!!!

[@movingandshaking3849]

I followed this and absolutely loved it. It’s exactly how my hair used to come out when my old stylist did it. I have been to several others and they just don’t get it! After I did this to myself, my current stylist (now just colorist) and her assistant love it so much!

[@alexaridus]

This was my first ever attempt at cutting my hair; I was terrified that'd I'd end up looking ridiculous. IT LOOKS AMAZING! Thank you so much!!

[@graftedingrace6594]

I just tried this and I'm so happy with how it turned out. Thank you! You're a wonderful teacher. I recently moved to the country and don't where to get my hair cut, plus I've been busy with moving and work. This was brilliant. Love my new hair.

[@Scarlet.L.A.]

Just did the same thing (kind of) for the first time and I am feeling like it was done by a pro. You are really great Brittnee!! I feel reborn, after more then a year my covid hair is gone! Thank you! I wish you many subs also!

[@maryurman946]

I've watched quite a few tutorials about this over the last year so when I say this is by far the best all around I mean it ☺️ I am so grateful I not only found the one I needed but am super excited to check out more of your videos.

[@BrittneeAlexus]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! that is so kind!

[@His-Dew]

Same Here! 😁 Going to share with other friends!!

[@brittneymeadows7474]

HOLY CRAP.... I DID THIS FOR THE 1ST TIME AND I HAVE TO SAY... I'M PRETTY DAMN PROUD OF MYSELF. IT CAME OUT GREAT. THIS WAS THE BEST AND EASIEST DIY HAIR CUT. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@bsjostrom64]

Just came across two of your videos, one on how to cut side swept bangs and this one. I have to say amazing it was straight to the point, and the technique on how to perfect my hair now looks better than going to a salon and having to come home and fix mistakes. Thank you for this!!!!

[@MR-gq2mv]

FINALLY! A great video on DIY layers from home, without all the extra bs and talking nonsense! Thank you! I will definitely use this video after going through about 30 that were useless. I am a dog lover too, and I find it kinda cute that a hair stylist has a hair-less dog too!

[@BrittneeAlexus]

Let me know how it goes! you will do great!!!

[@lindanestor7850]

Finally got the courage to try this. I LOVE the results!!! Thank you SO much!

[@sbutler8631]

Hi Brittnee, I just came across your video yesterday. It helped me so much, I can't thank you enough! I have been dreading going to a salon to get my hair cut. Your video was just the help I needed to get some layers back in my hair. Thank you!!! I look forward to watching your other videos and sharing them with my daughters.

[@kristib4002]

I love how you simplify things. I followed your videos on how to thin and layer my hair and it’s the best job I’ve done so far. My hair is extremely thick and I learned from you what I was doing wrong in the past. Thanks Britnee

[@BrittneeAlexus]

yay! you are welcome, glad it could help!

[@tag5504]

THANK YOU!!! I've been cutting my own hair for long time, but pretty much long and blunt. Last time hair dresser did layers it took me years to grow out, it was horrible. But I just did this and it turned out beautifully! A much needed change for me. :)

[@anenglishlife7210]

Brilliant, simple and easy. Just followed your instructions and given myself some lovely new layers. Saved myself a fortune and a lot of potential stress at the salon.

[@maemae7924]

Just did this to mine and my daughters hair and it turned out so nice. Thank you so much. I hate having to pay for haircuts when I can easily do it myself. ❤️

[@Jazzygurl222]

Thank you for this simple method of layer cutting at home,you were super fun and easy to understand! Thank you for mentioning about not starting too short and about if a person has wavy or curly hair like I do because the hair will shrink up when dry,always start long!!😁 I have tried other at home methods on layering but you have the simplest one yet,and your hair looks amazing!!!🤗👍💕I will be trying it out tonight!

[@pamelaschutz28]

Love your straight-up and no BS way of teaching. I am definitely trying this today! My hair is so neglected, I was almost considering the mullet technique you mentioned : ) too funny

[@leahsroom]

This is so easy. Can't wait to try! THANK YOU! Super simple and thorough directions! YAY~!

[@carolking7408]

Thank you! I have long thick curly hair and was damaged pretty bad. Work like magic! Love it.

[@mkratcliff]

Thank you so much for posting this video. It has been so helpful and my hair looks great now!!!

[@shanajolly1492]

You make me want to get out of my current career and actually help people be fabulous. You are such an inspiration. Thank you!

[@kimberlyblahnik9270]

Wow, amazing tutorial. I have literally watched 100’s of hours of hair cutting, coloring and bleaching KZbin tutorials and yours are the most well explained easiest to understand. I’ve been cutting/coloring my hair at home for about two years and I’ve learned a lot and tried. Many different techniques for all the things and I’m getting ready to cut aloy of inches off and change it up a bit more than my usual so I started looking for technique to make it easier and me more confident. Thank god I found you. You explained it all so well and and didn’t leave out the tiny detail that make other DIY videos easy to misinterpret or mess up. Thank you so much! I need to binge watch you now and catch up lol

[@ILoveTheMoodyBlues]

Hi Brittnee! That’s the easiest -- explanation on how to do your own long layers i’ve seen anywhere. Thank You sooo much ❤

[@KirstenPodritske]

I have very long hair and I read this comment section and had to try and give myself fave framing layers, and I’m blown away how amazing this worked! I literally could not be happier!! Thank you so so so much!

[@BrittneeAlexus]

you go!!!!

[@KirstenPodritske]

@s a hey! I cut just below my chin because my hair was soo long but then at the gave myself a bit shorter bangs!

[@KirstenPodritske]

@s a yes if u do it just the way she says, it always turns out amazing! Take your time, do it right the first time! Let me know when you do it so I can check out results!!

[@jamiemsorenson7426]

I just cut my own hair for the first time! It turned out wonderful. You gave such amazing instructions. I cannot thank you enough. Last time I went to the salon it was a horrible experience. Cutting my own hair turned out so great, that my friend had me cut her hair right away as well. Thank you thank you thank you.!!!!

[@TOP20FLAGSTAFFAGENT]

You're awesome! I've used 2 of your tutorials thus far and they work seamlessly! Thank you!

[@Katrina.for_art]

Fantastic. I didnt want to cut all my hair and can't drag it up above my head so well. This is all I needed. Many thanks dear lady! My hair looks balanced and groomed now.

[@rkmomm1]

I trimmed my length and added long layers using your videos. You explain it so well! I'm so happy. My hair feels so much better now - I haven't had a professional cut since March 2020! Thank you! And I agree - you're adorable!

[@BrittneeAlexus]

YOU GO! Reward yourself for saving some cash. Now you can do all things!

[@blancadavis7486]

Perfect!!! Love the way it came out THANK YOU

[@chaenahgleeson902]

Thank you so much for uploading this video. This technique looks so much more simple to follow. I love how thorough you are at explaining the process.

[@BrittneeAlexus]

YAY! Thank you, glad it could help!

[@stacylamoureux4722]

Wow I've been looking online everywhere for someone to explain this decent... and you have!!! I did the first cut good but cldnt find anyone who explains the layer as good as you have so far!!! Thank you!!!

[@gracebitswithq2181]

You are *such* a great teacher! I did this today when I was feeling a litt down and now I *love* it. Like therapy. Thank you for what you do!

[@sonicboi6160]

Yes! This video definitely worked out for me!! Just finished cutting my hair! And it looks amazing!! Love it!!

[@Linaema]

I did your combo tutorial of trim and layers and it came out like a salon cut. My hair length and texture is same as yours. Thank you so much!!!

[@user-lh3ti3yn6l]

You do the best with your speed and describing what to do. You would make a awesome teacher. Thanks for your videos

[@Blessedgirl1955]

Girl this is the video I have been looking for! You did a great job of making it simple and explaining it well. I most definitely will be trying this tomorrow. Thank you so much!

[@BrittneeAlexus]

you will do great!!!

[@bryrayne9666]

I like how precise you are with your directions. ❤️

[@BrittneeAlexus]

thank you!

[@deidrabay]

Wow! That's amazing. Thanks for the great instruction on cutting layers. You make it so easy!

[@BrittneeAlexus]

Yay! Glad it could help!

[@laurad2932]

I love the simplicity of your tutorials. Thanks.

[@dodomeki8682]

Thank you so much I have fine hair and no hair dressers ever get it right but this looks like it will be the one to get the job done I'll be trying this this weekend you're a star 🌟 xxx

[@aifarmyard]

Wow, straight to the point and so easy to follow. I just did this to my hair after having a not so great haircut at the salon. It looks a MILLION times better! Thank you !

[@Natalie7100]

I love the way you explain how to cut. Excellent video. Best one I have ever watched that explains so well.

[@divinelydone]

This is MY FAVORITE TUTORIAL on cutting layers! FINALLY an easy and well explained video! I tried this and I love my results; the best out of any hack I've tried! Thank you!

[@michellesimpson9289]

You're amazing thank you sooooo much. I just did three videos, the side bangs, straight cut and long layers. I am so pleased! Very happy with the results, your tips are ACE!

[@BrittneeAlexus]

YOU are amazing! thank you for watching and letting me know how it turned out!!! So happy!

[@mariannescarfe6836]

BEST TEACHER EVER!! I’ve followed your length cut, bangs cut and I will be trying this layer cut too!! Thank you 🙏

[@BrittneeAlexus]

THANK YOU! Next up we're going bald lol- phase 4 of quarantine

[@mariannescarfe6836]

@@BrittneeAlexus 😂 last thing left to try

[@jaimeloya9489]

O I so agree! She's awesome

[@stephaniec1969]

Best layering tutorial! I also did your bangs, and face framing layers, and cut! My hair looks so good. I've tried many other tutorials that didn't work.

[@curioushali8788]

Thank you for explaining why you cut a certain way, or how to lay the hair for the look! Super helpful, can't wait to try this on my crazy thick hair :D

[@lei00418]

I followed this tutorial after the other one where I cut my hair straight first. I look amazing.

[@chooseforgod]

Great straightforward video perfect for me. You make the curling look so easy! ☺️

[@BrittneeAlexus]

GREAT! So glad it worked for you!

[@HeartAwakeningLove]

You are SO funny and entertaining - while being SO clear at explaining : THANK YOU!!!

[@MC-hq2mz]

Wow I just followed your tutorial and my hair looks great! Thank you!

[@thedevilandhertrumpets4268]

I just found your channel and did both the overall length cut and layers tutorials yesterday. Today I wore my hair down, and my friend commented that I was having a good hair day. I have zero experience doing my own hair, and appreciate your straightforward approach - this is a game changer! Idk if I have the guts to try highlights, but your videos on that are awesome, too. Thanks for your videos & tutorials!

[@lulumendez9403]

You are amazing. Thank you, thank you, Gracias!

[@missylong1587]

I just tried the diy layers and it came out fantastic ! I've always been afraid to mess with layers and this explained it step by step. Thank you!

[@angeldiavolo5066]

I like how quick yet thorough that was, you made something seemingly impossible on your own to do to something so easy!!!

[@madsss777]

Thank you! I love these layers. ❤️It is exactly how I wanted my hair to look. Nobody ever gets it right when I go to salons.

[@BrittneeAlexus]

yay! you go!!

[@kaleidascopechannel]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE!! They’re so simple to do!! I’ve always wanted to be a hairstylist but only for my own hair 😂 I’ve done plenty of butchering before KZbin really took off with tutorials but these *chef kiss* amazing!!!

[@BrittneeAlexus]

I have photoshop, you can be anything you want to be with the right paper LOL!! you go!!!❤️❤️

[@GiGi-fd6om]

Girl, you are a great teacher and you have great vibes. Thank you. I'm going to try this.

[@BrittneeAlexus]

THANK YOU Gina! You will do great, let me know if you get lost on any step!

[@danicacollins1013]

I love this! Super helpful and informative and I love your sense of humor!

[@carisajo8770]

Thank you for this, I'm so tired of trying to find someone to cut my hair just right, I went today after a year of not having a cut and asked for long layers and all I got was a blunt straight across cut 🙄 so thank you for your video ❤

[@mjcoolswagtv8839]

I tried it and It looks super cute and Voluminous! And you're right, I did cut it at my chin and it's over my nose now because i have curls. Thank you so much for this easy tutorial 🥰💞

[@kimberlykelley1752]

I did this last night after watching your video. My layers turned out perfect. Thank you so much

[@LisaSmith-we6dr]

Amazing! I feel like I could do this. Your a natural born teacher!❤️

[@DominaP]

New subscriber! I'm so glad I found this tut. I've watched several diy layer videos, but you explained everything in the best layman's terms, thank you Doll!

[@BrittneeAlexus]

YAY! Thank you for being here! You're welcome!

[@anothercampervanchannel]

I do like your style and you made that very easy to follow. I would have liked to have seen the cut without curls to get a better idea of what it looked like though. Do you have a video like that? Thank you 😊

[@snoopyhotsauce8801]

Yes me too

[@-BestOfMe]

me as well

[@yvonnecross7106]

Would have liked to see the layers all around the head before styling to see how they lay naturally.

[@samanthakilkenny3357]

Amazing, iv followed all 3 videos to cut layer and trim, super easy. Thankyou so much x

[@CartoonsJr1]

Thank you for sharing...your instructions were clear and soo easy to follow. I followed your straight cut, bangs and layers video and my hair came out beautiful. Now I feel confident enough to cut my daughter's hair. Thank you so much, I don't think I will need to go to a salon for a hair cut ever again. ❤❤❤

[@stephanielalonde4029]

I really like the way you explain thank you

[@BrittneeAlexus]

Thank you!

[@annofhiskingdom3298]

Thank you! You saved me from a mushroom look I recently got at the salon! ❤️

[@BrittneeAlexus]

YAYA!!!!! Happy to hear and sorry you had a bad experience at the salon, glad it could help!

[@melindacurrence3463]

Okay, I just did this and it worked amazing on my thick hair! My hair is slightly longer than shoulder length and I used my chin as a reference point for the cut. Because my hair is thick I had to make multiple cuts, and point cutting like she teaches in this tutorial is the way to go. Do not just chop straight across if you have thick hair. It will look much more choppy and unnatural than if you point cut it. I was choppy with the point cutting and thought it was going to look bad, but when I took my hair down and blew it dry it looked great! I did point cut a little section or two after it was dry that looked a little too blunt, so you can always touch it up after you dry it. Perfect!!!

[@wendywywrot7600]

You explained this so well, Thank you!!! I"m so glad I found your channel today!