How I cut my own hair for 10 years

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❤️ This video is something quite different! Today I'm going to show you how I've been cutting my own hair for the last 10 years. This is just a simple method that has worked for me for many years, I'm by no means a professional and am not at all saying that this is the best method!
Learning to cut my own hair has helped me to:
1. Save money as a student both through high school and medical school.
2. Be able to cut my hair whenever and wherever I wanted to - saving time and faff from haircutting appointments.
3. Be able to cut my own hair during lockdown!
4. Not worry about having to find (and trust!) a new hairdresser.
I actually filmed this around 6 months ago while I was still in my final year of medical school, but I hesitated to upload it as I wasn't sure it would be of value to anyone as I'm no expert. I decided to pull the trigger and just upload it anyway - in the hopes that it will at least be somewhat interesting / entertaining to someone, or might help at least one person to find the benefits of cutting their own hair!
As I said in the video, take care if cutting your hair for the first time - cut less rather than more! You can always go back and trim more later (one of my favourite things about cutting your own hair!) - but you can't put it back on if you cut too much :)
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» Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 why I'm making this video
02:00 what I'll talk about
02:31 equipment
04:24 main length cut
06:26 layer cut
07:14 front frond trim
07:45 blow dry and styling
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[@joy_takoyakie]

Sis your hair literally looks so elegant 😭😭😭

[@Sail17]

wow it always legit looks so professionally finished. can tell youve been at this for 10 yrs!

[@IzzySealey]

Aww thank you so much, so sweet of you! 😊 There was a lot of trial and error in the early years haha! 😂

[@sugan6018]

I’ve been wanting to cut my own hair for years..excited to try this method out and see how it works. Thanks Izzy!

[@IzzySealey]

Amazing! Let me know how it goes, hope it works well for you too 😊❤

[@shwumeihuang6576]

Love it! I actually have my haircut every after couple of months. Btw, Izzy I hope you also have podcast 😊😊 I love listening to your inspiring stories.

[@Joyjulez]

I tried it today and it worked out great and was so much easier and quicker than techniques I used before. Thank you :)

[@konradnoises]

I don’t even have long hair. And yet, here I am, watching because I get hypnotized by your smile 😂

[@pyrofut7105]

Simp

[@bramaja8048]

I'm a male and I also cut my own hair for the last 8-9 or 10 years.. I've been using trimming scissors, exactly the same as the one shown in this video.. I do agree about the flexibility in doing your hair by yourself.. Being having relatively short hair, I still have to have my hair cut by a Barber once every two or so years though..

[@ivanxyz1]

You are too modest. I actually thought you went to a professional hair stylist when I first found your channel. So you can imagine my surprise when I found this video. Thank you for sharing.

[@eieigo]

That’s an audacious idea! I have recently been thinking having a hair cut, and just decided to cut my hair by myself 👍

[@eieigo]

And I just failed😂😂 it was satisfying, though😂😂😂

[@danielchase9583]

This is very interesting because although I'm a man I have long hair and I also cut my own hair but not to the degree that you do, probably because I'm too lazy, but I would have never guessed that you cut and style your own hair. Impressive and I mean that.🙂👏

[@Pensive_Impact]

Wow nice video. I don't think I'll ever cut my own hair (maybe I will try after this), but I really enjoyed how you explained everything, and your cadence. Don't worry about changing up your style, still looks good, and it suits your face really well. Subscroobed.

[@IzzySealey]

Thank you so much

[@wataruruful]

I just tried and it was so easy :))) I especially like the layering technique .Thanks so much for sharing 💕😊

[@IzzySealey]

Aw so happy to hear it worked well for you!! 🥰😊

[@bonniesue1273]

thanks for sharing this. I will definitely try it. btw I really like your voice, makes me feel so relaxed.

[@IzzySealey]

😊 thank you so much!! Let me know how it goes! ❤

[@zhihenglou]

I tried cutting my hair before, but I ended up in this cycle of cutting it shorter and shorter to make up for previous mistakes! After 1+ hour, I finished with very short and uneven hair. My flatmate saw this, had a good laugh and came to the rescue. He helped trim my hair as best he could and we had a great time bonding over this very short haircut. This is a great memory, but I've learnt to go to my barber. After all, holding a hand mirror to see the reflection of your back head in the front mirror whilst cutting with another hand requires a lot of skill!

[@leonardohamdany1123]

yeah bruh haha, it’s easy for girls to do it herself, not the same for us

[@ashrise]

I saw a trick that could help : put a mirror on the door of your bathroom, it should face the mirror above the sink. This trick is also helpful to dye the back of your hair.

[@anurakphasomdee7610]

Good to listen and feel comfortable. Very nice.

[@rayian5891]

Thanks for this. I just tried it and it worked great. I love your channel, by the way

[@Nancymusic1717]

You are soo pretty Izzy❤

[@wallacebai9535]

Love it, just like me before! Unexpectedly, beautiful girl also cut your own hair by yourself!

[@meoryuinwhaung1164]

Thanks for sharing self cutting hair tips. i also have started cutting my own hair ever since of pandemic lockdown. It would be great if you may share your makeup tips too. I love your make up too! :)

[@normmansor1313]

Been cutting my own hair since December 2012, coming to 10 years now. Buying that set of hair clippers at the Harvey Norman warehouse clearance sale had to be one of the best purchases I made. Been cutting my own hair since then and have never looked back. In fact I look better cutting my own hair myself.

[@harmane.c.4033]

Even without a single hair, i bet you would still looking fabulous Such a quenn

[@Alex.8081]

Luv your hair and style too! I also cut my own hair and everything you said is right on point! 👍🙂

[@RenatoToldo-zs3tx]

Wow great idea ❤

[@itsmapleman]

Grew my hair out and trim it myself to keep it shoulder length. I remember a coworker who used to cut his own hair too. Dude was pretty good at it. 👌🏽

[@milkywaychild9053]

❤you just have the loveliest voice. Your hair is pretty nice toooo✌️

[@SoumilSahu]

I keep my hair very short, so I've never cut it myself, cuz any little mistake gets amplified (or maybe I'm finding excuses for my laziness lol). But this is great for people who have longer hair!

[@cschong9677]

The smartest and prettier lady I have seen so far on youtube :-) Your video reminded me of my past when I was studying in The City University, London My flat mate and I helped cut each other's hair to save cost! Eventually, I had to cut my own hair using two mirrors, because my flat mate was not happy with my hair cut

[@noname-sq1sn]

Hi Izzy, I couldn't get my eyes off of you! You look amazing and the quality of your videos looks great! May I ask what kind of camera are you using?

[@einblutwolf5356]

I would have never had thunk it! I cut my own hair also, but I just grow it all out one length after having shaved it all off every 2-3 years (donating purposes). I would trust you with cutting my hair any day.

[@IzzySealey]

Aww wow that's amazing that you do that to donate it! And thank you!!

[@elainer8288]

Wow! I could swear you hair was cut by a professional! It looks perfect!

[@Terminator2310]

Your hair always looks amazing!

[@ertw1]

Thanks for sharing Izzy!

[@IzzySealey]

Thank you for watching Joe! :)

[@drakewauters2109]

Such a great spirit.

[@Ddorothyy]

I hope you do makeup tutorials. Love your everyday look😍

[@IzzySealey]

I might do one soon! :) Thanks for the suggestion

[@RC-ws7sk]

You are perfect with a capital P. Impeccable. A dream woman for sure💯💪

[@46mieux]

It is your inner beauty that shines. ❤

[@tinytron]

we need a make up tutorial now ! you’re so beautiful seriously

[@devinmusicstudio]

An other beautifull and usefull skill from you. This is not the light that shines on your hair. This is the light that reflects the colour of your hair 😎😍

[@colbykultgen2059]

How many other hidden talents do you have Izzy 😮

[@turkicrecipes]

I actually need you to share the links of the tops you wear, because they are all so gorgeous!

[@sylhetirannaghor]

Im from Bangladesh...I love and like your sweet voice❤️

[@approofarm]

Wow! I’m learning English from your videos!

[@IzzySealey]

😊💓

[@rosp8375]

Interesting video izzy!!! Gorgeous ❤💜💙

[@Alexander.99]

You look stunning

[@paullee4210]

You always look good.

[@temsumongbalongchar1162]

Izzy amazing talent

[@3rdeyevlogs335]

You are brilliant and awesome

[@qingyun163]

Wow，how talented you are! I am even unable to dress up properly!

[@kahhengyeong7947]

I'm a normal guy with typically short hair but I'm inspired and trying to figure how this might work on guys with short hair :)

[@dac8939]

Agree. I was worried at first as just by default always paid and never thought about this until always having Bad hairdressersand wasting time parking, driving there. Bought everything needed for under £30 amazon and learned from youtube. After about 3 attempt was better than any hairdresser had been to and did it in under 15 mins for a great professional look. Saves huge amount of time - normal took about 1.5 hrs drive hairdresser, parking, waiting, traffic etc.

[@jurardauric7925]

Interesting video izzy 🤔💭 btw your hair is cute like for real 😂 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@IzzySealey]

Thank you Jurard! :)

[@cayplusconnects]

I can relate to this💯; the thought of looking for a new hairdresser (trusted w experience), convenience of doing the cut anytime at home, and skip the line up or calls for an appointment. Great vid!💇✂️👍

[@werayutsapso2764]

Good morning 👍👍 thank you very much 👏🍇🍇👏👏

[@AnnieTaylorChen]

I also cut my own, but mine is a bit disaster. I guess I have to try that tie under the chin method, but that also means my hair needs to grow a bit longer to reach that.

[@missdianas7192]

Usually I buy coupons to get a cheap haircut as it's really getting expensive where I live, include 15% tips, 15% tax, gas or a bus, and the result varies from salon to salon. The last time I had a really bad experience with a new cheap salon, where an owner wanted to charge me more than the coupon price saying I had 2 cm more in length than their coupon price tag. I was pissed and went away not willing to pay more. So, I went to aliexpress and bought everything I could to trim my hair, even a hair ruler. Yes, aliexpress has everything you can even imagine. I bought a "japanese" set of scissors, and they are fanstastic! I will definitely learn to cut my bang, straighten my hair a little bit. I also recommend.learning this skill especially if you have little girls at home who have simple hair styles and you can easily see what you cut. 😉

[@hast..]

You have such perfect hair. Overall the most perfect girl I've ever seen.

[@user-tq9py2of1e]

I have three reasons for watching your videos. One thing is I like English, and I can watch a beautiful and intellectual lady . Then, your contents are also interesting. It's so lucky to see you and listen to your beautiful English every day, supporting you from Japan.

[@pbateman1234]

Hi Izzy, what hair type is your hair (e.g: straight and oily) and how often do you wash/shampoo/condition your hair? Thanks.

[@usagiichi]

What happens between the unicorn hair tying and the flipping of the hair over to layer cut it? Cant seem to figure out how the unicorn tying transits to the backflipping of hair before we cut it for the layers! 🤭❤️

[@jadenguyen8771]

I did not see the part you cut your bang. Could you please add that? And have you considered to use a hair dryer brush instead of using both a hair dryer wirh a brush?

[@zeroparity1491]

Izzy, I am not sure if anyone has mentioned this to you, but since you are half Chinese, you should consider learning Cantonese and come to Hong Kong next year to compete in Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2023. With that beautiful face and smile of yours I am confident you will make it to top three if not the first.

[@jinarose5374]

I’m pretty sure with her brains and poise, she’s not interested in flaunting her body or wishes to butter up execs to be an actress for TVB.

[@zeroparity1491]

@@jinarose5374 I guess Ms Rose never go to beach or sunbathing in a bikini. Miss Hong Kong contest has come a long way. What you are describing are long gone dark ages. If you check Miss Hong Kong Wiki you will find that just two years ago Lisa-Marie Tse, also half Chinese, won the contest and had a couple of years of fun at TVB and is now back in Scotland continuing her nursing career. In 2015, an even more intelligent, academically, than Izzy, lady from HK named Louisa Mak, who also happened to be a Cantabrigian, also won the contest. There is more to life than what meets the eye.

[@vincentchang4444]

Wow, it's amazing and interesting ! How much time you spend when you cut your hair ?😉

[@bertyaustin]

Absolutely amazing you are

[@grandiosa86]

I am not able to cut my hair as pretty as yours, but corona time teached me how to cut myself.

[@edgartorace5934]

So proud of u... Congrats

[@dr.rehmatullah9115]

You so sweet izzy and l really like your videos 😘keep it up izzy

[@kaseding]

Gorgeous💯

[@IzzySealey]

Thank you!

[@BroAiman7779]

Wow great..wise..excellent and good job..enjoy your life my dear friend❤😍👍👌

[@IzzySealey]

Thank you so much 😊

[@g.c955]

I think cutting your own hair when you are young is a pretty desirable personal character 😁

[@irisdeng2304]

I have my hair cut from 2020, its amazing experience, I can do whatever style i like... its looks really great....❣

[@rockymax8271]

this is amazing，i must try to cut my hair one day. and you are so cute so Attractive.

[@user-ur5uj4mb9c]

I feel you are diffrent... 💎

[@liamnizan5594]

Beautiful 👍👍👍

[@jaspreetanttal8032]

Recently i started to watch your videos so that i can improve my listening skill and can do well to crack the ielts exam .....❤ Thx alot

[@coleen012]

Any chance to include bangs?

[@girijamrd2022]

Good ❤❤ message

[@ciptalagudanhiburan]

So smart sis.... amazing

[@ibrahimdilver608]

Hey beautiful lady, I did the same back in Europe during my studies inItaly. I not only cut my hair but also cut my Uni friend's hair too originating from several nationalities . I became good at it . Haircut price is crazy high in EU , esp for a foreign student . Then I found a Chinese salone that cuts for a cheaper price and then I gave myself a break at times . Then moving in Beijing made me realize Chinese hair salons are the best among many. Nice job. I know what's it cutting your own hair and now many know since the covid quarantine hit the entire world . ❤❤❤ tones of love 💕.

[@taram.3578]

Can I have your tutorial makeup I really love it

[@Kitofthearts]

Show the world the nape of your neck Issy . Go Wild style

[@MillerTheOfficialGaming]

I'm going on 5 years

[@bradleyfynn2326]

I am just here for your voice

[@ashikihsan1946]

Hello Izzy Sealey, This is an important video of you about cutting your hair and hair dressing. You are really great as a real hairdresser to have a good knowledge of hairstyling your video is important for all the women Izzy

[@larryt4156]

非常喜欢你的视频！！！

[@IzzySealey]

谢谢你啦 🙏😊❤

[@dukejr2008]

You are so pretty! I am following in love with you ❤️💐

[@liamnizan5594]

I just love you so much 🥰🥰

[@IzzySealey]

aww thank you so much!! glad to have you here

[@jackkhesoh2531]

I love yo smile😊 Izzy.. O

[@swii3781]

i love your voice

[@MrReese]

I am male and I used to go to a certain hair dresser for like 15 years, but she retired at some point and I was going to a few new places and was never really satisfied with how they did the hair - it took a long time to train my previous hair dresser so she knew how I wanted it cut, after all :D. So at some point when I got another bad hair cut I figured: how hard can it be? I looked at some YT videos, got me a 17 EUR Philips hair cutter (plus the scissors I already had at home anyway) and have been cutting my hair myself for around 6 years now. You get the hang of it rather quickly and you can do different styles and trim it at any spot just the way you like it. Very convenient, the flexibility of when to do it is also priceless (I prefer to do it at night :D). Only cleaning up the mess afterwards is a bit annoying, but doing it once every ~8 weeks is still very worth it.

[@thetswe6028]

💛

[@md.tariqulislam448]

Hi Princess. Next time use white dress when you cut hair. It helps to pick hair from dress 😃😃😃

[@rosdykurpong]

Princess cut hair

[@eustaquiozambrano2974]

Good job teacher. Thanks a bunch for it. You are so beautiful, by the way where are you from? Have a nice Night from Madrid spain 👍

[@moon-yj2ur]

it was interesting😀

[@sebastiananointed2736]

Adicione legenda em inglês por favor!

[@killersha4635]

She's so cute

[@su7486]

❤

[@user-pf1xw3sl3z]

Nice ..my dream ..

[@ibrahimtuncer2758]

I think that a shorter model would even look better on you. Looks good though!

[@julie.b8283]

how to cut your fringe?