DIY Shag Makeover - When is it Time to Do It Yourself?

Today we're doing a DIY shag makeover. A lot of people can't afford to go into the salon, and it's completely fine to learn how to do our own makeovers. Try this technique out for yourself!
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[@shawnalLovesJesus]

Thanks!

[@jakethompsonhair]

You are so welcome Shawna! Thank you for the Superchat! Much appreciation!

[@shawnalLovesJesus]

@@jakethompsonhair ♥ God bless you and thank you. Tried it, it does have a softer look which I like. Better than blunt force snips with the scissors. First time though so it will take some work.

[@cherieannlasso266]

@@jakethompsonhair Can you do a long mermaid shag haircut ?

[@teresamorris6581]

My friend and I watched about 50 videos on how to cut a shag haircut before selecting your video to use as a guide. Her hair is extremely thin and I had never cut anyones's hair prior to this so I needed a video that would give me the greatest chance to succeed. I would watch a step then pause the video and i did that step to her hair until there was nothing left to do but remove the rubber bands and see how much damage control we were going to need. The bands were removed. I ran my fingers through her hair shaking it a bit and we both responded to the outcome by saying "oh my God it worked! I did it! Your hair looks better than I've seen it in years. What a great cut!" And what an awesome video he made for us to follow. We cant thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with us. She feels beautiful and I'm proud to say with your help "I did that". Thanks again for sharing. Teresa and Shanda Staunton. Va.

[@sharonlatour6230]

Teresa, is your friends hair straight or curly? I have thin hair and it's straight and a little past my shoulders. I want to do this, but scared to.

[@cece8747]

I tried it because of your post!! Haha. I was tired of just not finding exactly what I wanted. It came out awesome!!

[@wendyhannan2454]

Well done girls, if I had long hair I’d give this ago. Glad it turned out so well. 😉

[@dawnrigler2381]

I hope you're serious. I'm doing it NOW 🙂 Ruther Glen, Va

[@joannak6596]

I've never watched any of these videos before. I really like this one. I've always put all my hair up at once and did it that way. Now I want to try it in these sections. My hair is also a bit thin. 80% of it actually fell out a few years ago, I guess stress. Now that it has grown back after that nightmare, it seems healthier. I am 49, thought that it would be thinning more by now but hasn't, yet.

[@rca9936]

Thank you for this clip. Responding to the “Why would anyone want to cut there own hair?” Question- sometimes it’s about money and sometimes it’s bc the stylist never does what the client asks. I’ve always liked edgy cuts, apparently many stylists don’t. Lol. I’ve either had a friend do it or myself.

[@manonj7990]

I absolutely agree with you! I have been trying to find hairstylists in my area that don’t charge an arm and a leg to do shaggy cuts. I even show pictures. I get boring layers! I find that most hairstylists nowadays choose to do color rather than cut for many reasons and some do amazing color. But it’s very hard to find good cutters, especially ones that are not stuck in their own routine and are willing to expand their knowledge and, learn and do new things! Hence DIY’s!

[@daughterofsekhmet81]

Facts, and sometimes they straight up destroy your hair. I started cutting my own hair years ago because of bad stylist experiences, but decided to give them another chance last winter when I wanted a color change & cut that I wasn't brave enough to do on my own. I booked with the highest rated salon in my city, thinking they HAVE to be good, right? Yeah, I walked out of there in tears with a patchy, fried, Kate Gosselin cut and spent the next 6 months in wigs. 8 months later now and it's barely any longer since I'm still cutting off so many fried ends. It'll be at least another year before it grows out enough to look normal again. Obviously there are excellent stylists out there like the one in this video, but I'm never setting foot in a salon ever again.

[@Bakerboy1958]

Tell me about it. They always tell me they can do it but they always seem to do what they want. Ok so I’m no spring chicken but I know a pixie cut looks terrible on my squarish face. I know that layers look better. And it’s getting super pricey.

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

I've always not only described it but brought many photos and nobody could ever do what I wanted.. Plus I don't like sitting in a chair for hours talking about myself to a stranger.

[@the_eerie_faerie_tales]

Also I'm not sure I'm even allowed in salons anymore effective 2020..

[@NanYatesNews]

I am going to save this video! I am 68 and you made me look 48 only with hair like I had when I was 18! The last hairdresser I saw, I even asked him to watch a video on how to cut a shag (a different video). At about :15 he says, “oh yeah, I can do that”. Then he proceeded to give me a PAGEBOY. That's the only haircut these people know! But I did this cut to myself a few months ago and my freaking hair STILL looks incredible! IF it works a 2nd time then it won’t be a fluke and I’m donating 💰! I’ll keep you posted! THANK YOU

[@Robin_Lewis]

Thank you so much for this DIY video! I'm 64, divorced and have been through cancer therapies and covid in the last 4 years, so I can't afford to go to a stylist. I've already cut my hair just like you instructed in this video. It came out great! My white hair now has some curl in it so it looks even more fantastic! I haven't felt this good about the way I look in a while, so thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🥰

[@therealbubblegirl9586]

@RobinLewis ... Bless your heart. 🙏🌹 I hope and pray all goes well and you are cancer free!

[@xxxdoggg]

That's SO great! Hope you are still loving your cut and feeling great too!

[@NanYatesNews]

I am going to save this!!! I am 68. You made me look 48, with hair like I had when I was 18! The last hairdresser I saw, I asked him to watch a video on how to cut a shag (not this one). About :15 he says, oh yeah I know that. Then he proceeded to give me a PAGEBOY. That’s the only haircut these people know! But I did this myself a few months ago and my freaking hair looks incredible! THANK YOU …if it works a 2nd time and isn’t a fluke…I’m donating.

[@tigrepaws]

I was literally crying when I came across your video. Thank you SO MUCH! I take care of my father who is 96 years old - it's a 24/7 effort and I really don't have the time to spend as I would like in a salon. I really appreciate your tutorial & so excited to try it when my father is napping😂

[@chrissy1310]

Hi! @tigrepaws, I am taking care of my 88yr old mom while my dad has multiple knee surgeries. I did this cut this morning, know I am trying to figure out my shower plan for the day 😂. My mom is healthy but has memory loss. Not too bad! I hope your doing well on your end! Don't forget we can do this haircut in the method that we used in the 70's! Gather one ponytail at the top center of your head or literally on your forehead for an awesome layered haircut! Shout out !

[@susanmartin3762]

Yay!!!!! The Shag has FINALLY COME BACK !! 1970S Here we come!! We love and miss you Farrah Fawcett!

[@artsyfartsystuff4277]

Farrah faucet didn't have the shag. She had feathered hair with the round flips in front.

[@elizabethbaxter9651]

Just did this haircut on myself this morning. I only had one pair of hair scissors so I used those. It looks so nice! I cut about 18 inches off so this feels great! Thank you for the great tutorial! I don't think most of the people who see me will know I cut it myself, which is just what I was going for.

[@jakethompsonhair]

That is awesome Elizabeth! Glad I could be of some assistance

[@kinseyj.9986]

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[@vickiweiss311]

You can't imagine how many times I have gone to different salons trying to explain this...and they NEVER got it! Thanks a million!!! I will definitely do it myself!!!

[@PlayingOutsideSomewhere]

Do you have curly hair? If so did you just cut a straight line or soften it up?

[@bkubiak7316]

I've had same problem I will be try in the morning. Never a good idea to do late at night.

[@vickiweiss311]

You and ME both 🙄

[@missmayflower]

@@bkubiak7316haha..smart! I did my last cut at 2am.

[@kathrynnewbon2523]

I have been searching for layered, chunky, textured, shaggy-cut techniques for months and months. Finally!!!! I followed this tute last night and smashed it!!! I have spent thousands of dollars on haircuts to only walk out of salons having a "meh it'll do" feeling after, for years. I wish I found this tute before my wedding!!. The only change for me was curtain layers as opposed to a shorter fringe as I am not a fringe fan. Thank you!!

[@TheCommenteronly]

I’m so glad I found this video! I did this cut on myself last week and absolutely love the results! Way better than the wolf cut going around tik tok where they direct the entire head of hair to the top. Love my results and recommend to anyone who is thinking of trying!

[@TiffanyWeiland]

Same! Well, I haven't cut mine yet but super excited about the look! ❤❤❤

[@FantazmagoricalOne]

That is cool. The wax spray really makes it great! 👍

[@Jupefires]

This is a nice cut. One of my favorites from my youth in the early 70's.

[@wanderingintime]

I agree this guy has very good tutorials. I've been looking a while and cut my hair today because I got confidence from watching this video. it came out great.. but looks more like the wolf cut vid he made. (I didnt see till later! still good tho.) he deserves more views.

[@SerenityChaos1975]

Wolf cuts have waaaaay too much volume on the crown for my taste.

[@juleselaine9968]

Like many others in these comments, I’ve come to this video after watching about a dozen prior. I was a little skeptical, but I am now finished on myself, and I am honestly obsessed with it! It really helps your waves/curls come to life. Thank you so much for this quick, easy, informative video!! I appreciate this so much ❤❤❤❤

[@purejoules]

I have curly hair and finding someone in my area to cut it the way I like is a challenge. It generally ends up looking like a triangle or too heavy on the bottom. Thanks for this. I tried it this morning and it turned out great!

[@therealbubblegirl9586]

#JuliaMinds ... Thank you so much for sharing! I was wondering if this would work just as well with natural curly hair. I appreciate your comment. Is there anything I should know that may help as I begin to perform this cut on myself? 🙏💜

[@jennyolive7435]

I just found this video yesterday among many many others out there. This one seemed very simple and realistically possible to DIY. (I've watched others that obviously need someone to help you.) Anyway, I did it and it was fast and looks fantastic! I'm 65 and let my hair grow long and was tired of just tying it back or putting it on top of my head. I thought it would be fun to see how long it would grow. Wrong! I needed a change and this cut was IT! I feel 10 years younger and it is so easy to take care of. Thank you!!!!!

[@kathysmoot2452]

I'm a 63-year-old grandma with long dark thick hair and bangs I usually just throw it up on a bun or a high pony some little pieces out. I'd like to kind of do this layered a bit shorter look and was wondering if after this style cut can you still put it in a pony or a bun or is it just layered or short.

[@seanbeckett4019]

I searched "Joan Jett hair" and this video popped up. Anything that brings more 1982-era shag haircuts into the world, I'm in full support of 👍👍😉

[@jaynestag95]

I'm 55yrs now and only been to the hairdresser 3 times as it was a terrible cut...I know how I want it. I'm going to this scrag cut as it's beautiful. From Wales In Britain.👋

[@Tarse63]

Me too. In Wales- so going to try this 😊

[@kimadams1868]

I've been wanting this look for YEARS and no stylist has been able to look at the many pictures I show them and replicate it. So after much KZbin surfing I landed on this video and turned to my husband and said, "I want you to cut my hair." Now I have a LOT of hair so manoeuvring it wet into the required ponytails took a lot of work. And he made sure that the parts were extremely precise. Before each big snip he'd ask me, "Are you SURE?" Of course I said yes because I trust him and I trusted what I was seeing on this video. It turned out AMAZING, so much so that I posted a before and after on my Facebook profile. My friends were amazed and jokingly asked if he's taking clients! (He's an electrician! 🤣) Of course I will still go to a salon for color, but I will save us the almost $150 it's been costing me to manage my mane and let my sweety play with my haircuts from now on. THANK YOU for this video!! 🙏

[@kellyfloyd9261]

I've been looking everywhere for a cut I love..nobody around here knows how to do a real shag..we use to call it The Lioness shag..thank you so much..ill be watching your cuts!

[@IntuitiveCoachTheresa]

Can't wait to try this. My daughter insisted on spending $200 plus a tip, that's TWO HUNDRED dollars, to get a "custom textured shag" which in her words, made her look like a round headed soccer mom (she's in her mid twenties). She's trying to tell me I need to cough it up to get a "good haircut" but I am thinking, no way am I spending that kind of money on a dice toss. Even if I had it to spend. Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@pamelaluttrell4959]

I have naturally curly hair and have tried hair salons over the years to get the shaggy style I like for my hair. The cut never turns out like I like it so I just do it myself. If it turns out wrong and I get mad then I only have myself to blame and didn't have to pay for it. Haha. I've recently let my hair grow a lot longer and the layers are weighed down. I watched a lot of tutorials that although the end result was gorgeous they are professionals and know about angles, methods, etc. These instructions are simple and easy to follow and I feel confident that I can follow them to recut the layers in my hair without losing too much of the length. Thanks for sharing! :)

[@lizramsey3056]

This is an unbelievably great haircut! I am not a big salon person to the extent that I usually feel uncomfortable there, and I just love to diy anything I can, so this was fabulous to see. My hair is pretty fine and thinning some so mine came out kind of Runaways/Joan Jett and I’m overjoyed! It’s the haircut I’ve been wishing for for years but thought it was too complicated… thanks to you it wasn’t. Very much appreciated!

[@radianttmoon]

Growing out a pixie and had dreads braided in for the last 9 months. Needed a change and your video was the first one I watched. I did it myself and like you said - it isn’t perfect - but I love that about it and it is definitely still “in” 2 years after this video was posted and so my style. Thanks for your help!!!

[@HS-yv3ji]

I have long, thick quantity but fine texture hair, and have done other videos to do some long layers with ponytail method. Was super nervous to try this but I was AMAZED by how great it turned out, and feel like I got rid of a couple pounds of weight! It lays beautifully, and it let some of my natural body do its thing, would highly recommend. Took me about 20 minutes total, and spent the most time doing the sections to get them right. Good luck, home DIYers!

[@iiglesias7651]

So I NEVER!! EVER !! comment on anyone's video. Specially on diy. But I tried this method and I'm absolutely on love with my hair!!!! Thank you sooooo much for your precise easy steps. I am forever grateful to you. No one has ever been able to do my hair just like I want it. And for you to be able to explain it and just make it so easy to do. I'm totally amazed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@manonj7990]

I did this on myself just today and it came out insanely, amazingly perfect! I got the same chunky and straight scissors you linked that made my job so much easier. I went a little further and pulled the sides over towards my face and gave myself more texture and more layers around the face (like your other layering videos showed)! This was the first time ever cutting my own hair and man I nailed it with your tutorial! Thank you!

[@myjoyousheart]

This is my favorite step-by-step hair-cutting video, and I've watched many of them! I've been cutting my own hair for the past year now! Thank you, Jake!

[@jakethompsonhair]

Glad it was helpful My Joyous Heart!

[@kimberlyblackwell3324]

THANK YOU! I can't afford a salon visit right now and desperately wanted this cut. I watched several tutorials but was still too scared to try it on myself. This video gave me the courage to give it a go. It was super easy and I LOVE my hair. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@lcogan65]

I did this cut on myself today, and I love it! I have 2A-2B wavy hair. The last time I asked for layers, the hairdresser did a slither cut all over it, and I hated it. This cut appealed to me because it doesn’t slice through the curls. I’m really looking forward to playing with different styles.

[@nabel6499]

I have that texture too and I'm thinking about cutting it like this but I have really thick, coarse, frizzy hair, do you happen to have that type of hair too? I'm worried it would be too voluminous and crazy

[@lcogan65]

@@nabel6499 No, my hair is average thickness and fine.

[@debjh]

Ohmygoodness! THANK you for the easiest and BEST tutorial!! I paid 120.00 for a razor shag two years ago in Portland, OR. She thinned out my hair so much. While it was cute, I didn’t like so many short layers on top. After two years of growing it out, my hair reached past my shoulders and was all one length. But…calling me back for another shag. I combed KZbin for ideas, when I came across your video. By following your instruction, I was able to adjust the top layer to just the right spot. My hair turned out darling (it’s naturally curly). While I did take a wee chunk of finger using the chunky shears you recommended (perfect btw) I will now be more careful. Anyway, a shout out to YOU! I shared this with my sister, so she could do the same cut. Thanks so much, Jake. ❤️

[@monicalarson4615]

Jake thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your knowledge and wisdom of 25+ years of work experience. With those of us who as you said don' have the means to afford a haircut like this or don't want to include it in the budget. Your video it's truly fantastic. Your demonstration is so easy to follow. Your recommendation for cheaper tools to use and still look presentable it was music to my ears. I'll most definitely do this DIY before the holidays and have a very nice current look.

[@AliceLee333]

Used this technique today to give myself a shag haircut minus the fringe bangs. Instead I did side bangs, because I have a side part. It turned out great! Thanks! ❤️

[@tarabarnes5949]

i would love to see how yours turned out! I'm thinking of doing this with side swept bangs as well!

[@TruthSeekerNC]

I appreciate professionals like you who realize that sometimes going to a stylist is an issue and does something to help. I rarely leave home but It doesn't mean that I don't want pretty hair. I will be trying this. Thank you! ❤️ 🙏

[@susantomes6721]

Thank you Jake, you show great generosity in giving this in depth, easy to accomplish ,hair cutting tutorial. You are a star ⭐️ ❤️

[@jakethompsonhair]

I truly appreciate it Susan! You are so very welcome!

[@ange2370]

@@jakethompsonhair Hiya, I'm DEFINITELY determined to give this a go ! , I love the shag look and I DEFINITELY need volume, this is 5he cut I've been searching for for years....but NEVER got. I'm absolutely terrified but I'll watch your tutorials (repeatedly) and go for the chop, please wish me luck 🙏 🤞

[@jessicapalmer3452]

Jake. I did it. I did your DIY shag makeover and used the feather razor you suggested and the Oribe spray wax which I love. I'm ordering the chunking scissors for when I go back to trim at some point. Your instructions were super easy to follow and the cut came out killer! I've been to a stylist twice trying to get this cut and you gave me the courage to go for it myself. I wanted to thank you for sharing.

[@Serenepeds]

Thank you so much! I just gave myself this cut and I’m pumped. Great instruction. Such a clear way of simplifying the technique.

[@jamiejustice5161]

My 12yo son and I were home quarantined with SARS-CoV2 for >2 weeks: unexpected side effect - GREAT HAIR. We just followed your video, step by step, with my head as the mannequin head, and THIS CUT WORKS!!! Perfect - no. Fantastic - YES. When is it time to try it at home: when my son is exploring who they are and what is possible. A simple video but so empowering for the brightest star in my sky. Thank you for inspiring the next generation of hairdressers and artists!

[@sharonh2002]

This cut is exactly what I want! Thank you so much for making this video!! You are very generous to share your knowledge. Thank you again!

[@superflysquirrel]

Took me 20 minutes to do this haircut tonight and I love it! Thank you. This was the best tutorial out of the bunch that I researched ❤❤❤

[@xxHALAXARxx]

Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! I just cut my hair and it looks awesome. It’s really very kind of you to share your knowledge, like you said, we can’t all afford to get pampered and go to professionals, but everybody likes to look and feel beautiful.

[@pinkgutz7293]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! My haircut turned out perfect, it looks exactly the way I wanted it to 💜

[@LALA-yy5tm]

IM A RETIRED HAIR STYLIST OF OVER 35 YEARS AND I LOVE TO KEEP UP ON MY EDUCATION !! I FIND THIS HELPFUL FOR COSMOS TO KEEP UP WITH EDUCATION, ITS SO IMPORTANT !!

[@missscarling]

Love this haircut! I did hairdressing in the past and started cutting my own hair and it's funny, before the pandemic everyone thought I was crazy! Now it's almost become a trend 😂😂

[@kellyandersens8234]

I think this is just like my favorite one that I been meaning to figure out... only the top layer and towards the backs kinda like a reverse v frame, gives it the constant volume I so desire! Just wish I knew how to do that but I'm going to try this one out and see how goes!! Dude! Jake! Your amazing, keep on with these videos love them

[@skellingtonstar74]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 yay!!! just did this DYI cut on my daughter. She totally loved it!!!! Thank you so much!!!

[@TheRosyposy69]

I absolutely love it!! I'm going to trying on myself.. Thanks Jake for showing your great generosity I really appreciate it..

[@GingerLeigh737]

Thank you for this! I did it to my hair yesterday and wow! Best cut for my hair type! 👩🏻‍🦰✌️Also…spray wax??! Never knew. Looks like magic!!

[@alexandravanessabento5154]

Saw the video, couldn't wait to try it, so I did!!! It really worked and it also corrected some huge errors that I have done in the past with the scissors. Thank you so much Jake, for taking the time to make the video and for sharing your knowledge and brilliant teaching with us! *****

[@OceanPlantsLove]

Did this hair cut on my curly hair and it turned out great. I love it!

[@susanw6203]

I have been to many of the salons in my city. They are expensive and start off doing what you ask for then start doing what they want to do…I recently got a referral from a friend but the salon has a recording saying they aren’t taking new clients at this time. Thank you for this. 🙏❤

[@sandranichols6193]

I’m so glad my daughter shared this with me. She has hair the length she can sit on and did this. It is so striking on her.

[@vickiweiss311]

I just did this cut on myself....and WOW!!!! Love it, thanks a million for sharing!!!!

[@TammyLynn2466]

Hey Jake, I definitely have to say that this is my favorite tutorial to help me cut my own hair. You already know that I've been doing My own hair for 30 some odd years But with this injury to my shoulder I can't cut it the way I normally do. Thanks again for a fantastic tutorial! 😘

[@Char-Williams]

You're the first professional to share a diy. Amazing cut & tips. Thank you!

[@anisahayob]

This by far is the best tutorial out of aaaallll the ones I've watched. Now I'm confident enough to start cutting my own hair. Thank you for this amazing video.

[@MsCdnAngel]

Thank you for this excellent video. I've been cutting my hair using the unicorn ponytail method for the last couple of years, but really want more of a shag look. I have long, curly hair and I am super excited to try this out! God bless.

[@sabinaheyer4334]

After a couple years of growing my hair out from the wolf cut I was really looking for something that would give me more of what I was desiring. I love this because while its very simple it will give me my desired look. I've always loved a bit more of a kinda messy style. Thank you so much for understanding not everyone can afford a stylist and making hair styling accessible for us.

[@magicalmysterychurch3424]

This is AMAZING! I just did it! With crappy scissors! I have been trying to get this for years! I even show pictures of myself with my hair the way I want it from when I had the best stylist ever. But she moved away. Thank you so much!

[@ghokanson1]

Just gave myself this haircut!! Spot on! Love it so much!

[@nikkiszabo4440]

I've watched many videos and decided to go with this one because the result was my favorite! I was trained as a hairstylist and used to give myself short razor cuts all the time but never dared to cut my hair when it was long since it took me 3 years to grow it out. I finally took the chance today after going back and forth for about a month. I was literally shaking after point cutting the first ponytail! The result though was amazing! I'm so happy I did it! It looks better than it did when I went to the salon a year ago to get long layers in my hair! It has so much movement and I still managed to maintain the length that I wanted. So happy I did this! Thank you!

[@angelfernandez7642]

I was scheduled for a haircut just like this but got Covid and had to cancel appointment. I was so devastated because I knew what I wanted and was excited for the change. Luckily, I came across this video during my quarantine, ordered the scissors, and took the plunge! I am so happy I did!! I have gotten nothing but compliments and when I tell them I did with a DIY KZbin video they are even more impressed. Thank you so much for this video!!!

[@kristinamarie5910]

Thank you so much! I injured my left wrist and do not have good use of that hand right now. I have layered long thick frizzy/curly hair and do not have an extra mirror to see in the back. Your DIY tutorial really helped! My hair is more manageable and even in it's layers again thanks to your hair cutting tricks.

[@santasuki7221]

I followed this video today and it looks so good! Not perfect perfect, I know, but super cool and full of movement. I let it air dry and my natural wave is showing a lot. Thank you so much!

[@eagles665]

Brilliant and what a gorgeous cut- thank you so much!

[@Sigute444]

Loved it!!! Thank you very much for guidance and explaining so well how to do it at home! Great hair cut for any age👍

[@dcrawford7516]

Thank you, Jake!! I have DIY my hair for years and I'm impressed with your video using the rubber band technique. Yes, I have had people ask me where I got my cuts and they were shocked to hear that I do it myself. (note: no beauty school training) Now I can direct them to your KZbin channel. Again, thank you for a great video!!😀👏

[@kimsandbladh4811]

I love it..looks stunning and easy, simple to do it, will definitely try on my own hair and see how the outcome is going to be. Thank you so much !

[@Chandal543]

One thing I’ve learned over the years is every single time I go to the salon to get my hair cut I get insulted and leave upset. I have THICK hair and went the last time to get a shag. Layers lots and lots of layers which I’ve worn for several years but my hair had grown way out. The girl said “no that will look horrible!” Then had 3 people standing around my hair chop chop chop. I left with the worst hair cut. I cried. If I’m going for a perm or color , sure. I’ll go and leave happy. One time I went to a random hairdresser.outside of my town. She cut my massive hair without wetting it. And took 5 minutes. I left with the best haircut ever! I asked why she didn’t wet it and she said it was easier to find the natural direction my hair liked to go. Something like that. That woman knew what she was doing. I’ll never find her again 😭 all I know is she worked in Kentucky

[@JClove360]

Thank you for this video! I just cut my teen daughter's hair by following your steps and she absolutely love it💖

[@ChaosRedWolf]

This was such an easy to follow video. My hair has been desperate for a trim/cut but I’ve not had the money. I had to improvise with a few things as I only had dog fur cutting scissors (hot water and isopropyl alcohol sterilised), a pointy wooden chopstick and a super wide tooth comb. But managed to make this tutorial work with great success on my super fine, thin curly hair. All the dead split dry ends are gone and I feel so much better and even better it looks great. Thank you again for such a wonderful tutorial.

[@lucys4751]

Great hair cut! I love your energy and thank you for teaching us how to DIY our hair!

[@tnicholas3030]

Jake 💕 love the content that your sharing.Really dig your sense of humor and your style 🥰

[@jakethompsonhair]

I appreciate that T.N. Nicholas! Thanks for the love!

[@sah5799]

Thanks for this. I sent a video of you doing the modern shag to my hairdresser 💇‍♀️ and what I got was nothing like a shag. I tried this and even found where she had cut some layers a lot shorter on one side than the other. This technique is genius. I have never attempted to cut my own hair and even used this dry. It turned out great. Not perfect but lt looks better than what I came home with a week ago.

[@mariking9313]

Thank you so much for such straightforward directions! Great results! 👍🏻

[@milly3493]

Love! I will try. Not done so yet, but looks so simple yet life changing.

[@user-ou6ry7vw8r]

Thank you so much for this video! I looked at a few, before I picked this one. The whole video made sense the way you explained it. I went to cosmetology school back in 82". Won a few competitions for long hair design. But never was good cutting my own. Watched one 2 yrs.ago, came out terrible. This was right on, I have always worn a shag, honestly this is the best I've had. Had all the right tools. Thank you so much for making this video, will be using for a long time!😊❤

[@padme2804]

OMG I’m 58 and I didn’t know what to do with my hair. I cut it and I love it. THANK YOU!!! Hugs from México. 💖

[@franciswright6672]

Wow you made it real easy to cut this style of haircut. I love how You incorporated the rubber bands, that just made it easier for me were as I only have the use of one hand. This helped me so much.

[@leilani2109]

I just finished cutting my hair and I want to sat thank you for sharing your knowledge I love it!!

[@irkazpoludnia]

Just did it - it's amazing!!! Thank you!!!

[@solani8311]

I just cut my hair using a mix of 2 of your vídeos. I love it. Thanks for the tutorials. You rock🤩

[@fernandacordova8678]

This video is amazing!!! Exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise. I’m going to try this on a wig that I have been wanting to wear for a long time now!

[@Carl-eu6ns]

Wow Jake, that is one amazing tutorial and styling! Thank you so much for your time and effort to make this video.

[@kelmcg8922]

As a fellow hairdresser, this gig is lovely. So helpful. Sharing knowledge is the bomb.

[@kelmcg8922]

“Guy” is lovely.

[@MsMykitchen]

Unbelievable. Your technique it's been appreciated. Thank you so much. I will try on my hair.

[@yurib6753]

How was it

[@stephaniemotta3912]

I just found this tutorial and did it myself and I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!❤

[@merlynnburns6043]

Thank you so much!!! This turned out perfect. Best haircut I've ever had!

[@eleanorap3587]

I did a diy shag yesterday using a different video as a guide. It turned out good, but… I wish I saw this video first! I have really long hair so I can go back and use Jake’s sectioning technique and refine my existing cut. Thank you!

[@7saany]

As a hairstylist. I thank you for being nice enough to share this. I did the dame for clients who couldnt afford haircuts

[@lia8337]

Wonderful step by step guide. I love it! Thanks so much for this gem 💎😍🤗

[@albagomez3858]

Love IT! thank you so much for sharing this fabulous DIY tutorial. Gonna try it as soon as my disaster fringe grows a bit more.... I got too excited with the scissors last time. XXX

[@shannonprickett4437]

I JUST did this tutorial to my hair but cut it a bit longer about 2/3 inches longer and it turned out GORGEOUS! I was so nervous. I trust the process and couldn’t be happier! My husband was like, WOW. It was so fast too! Thank you so much! Favorite haircut ever.

[@kimmypresley6621]

Thank you soooooooo much!! I’ve seen so many tutorials and they were so complicated. This I had done in no time and it came out great!! I would highly recommend. ❤❤

[@marianking8978]

I love love love this haircut, looks so easy to do and I am going to give it a try, thank you for this

[@Poodlemama2]

Thank you!!!! Best tutorial for diy haircut video ever! I’m gonna do it! 🤗😘

[@vickyfernando7462]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, I followed your tutorial this morning, using my very sharp sewing scissors, & it worked beautifully. Im in Melbourne, Australia & we are still in lockdown & this tutorial was so easy to follow, & as long as you take your time, use some sharp scissors & a big mirror you will be fine, I'm very happy with the results & it will do me until i can once again visit my hair dresser. I have very thick hair so it was good to see how to section it properly. Now my hair is a much more manageable (I cut off about 3'' off the length & about 2''off everywhere else) & It looks & feels like a proper style, so thanks so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I hope you get the credit (& the followers) you deserve

[@myrtlemaesimmons]

Thank you for this!! Exactly what I've been looking for as we are not going to salons quite yet due to COVID. Appreciate your generosity and professionalism in sharing. God bless.

[@darlenesheppard7734]

I absolutely love this video!!!❤ I bin doing this for years...but trying to find a Hairdresser that knows how to do it....uggghhh!!! I have left salons not happy.....your amazing!!! Absofukinloutly....thank you :)

[@raquellsarmento]

I absolutely adore how you did, so simple 👌🏻 Cutting hair is work with angles. You showed the basic and then refined. 👏🏻🤘🏻

[@SM-zo8je]

I tried this and love the way it turned out! May end up taking off more later :) Thank you so much for sharing this easy diy shag cut!