HOW TO CUT A SHORT CURLY BOB AT HOME (tips from a hairstylist)

I DID IT AGAIN! This time I gave myself a short curly bob haircut at home using a technique I like to call the. Universe Haircut! In this video, I will explain how to cut short layers in curly hair to achieve more volume + a triangular bob haircut (longer in the front and shorter in the back) If you decide to try this at home, please do let me know how it goes and leave this video a BIG THUMBS up if you found it helpful! PS: I am a licensed professional so please do keep that in mind when watching.
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[@shooshamer2836]

I just want to say that for the past three months I have been battling cancer and basically my life has been consumed with treatments and blood tests etc one night I found this channel and basically have been binge watching all your videos and it has been keeping sane and entertained through this entire process…can’t wait for when I am able to try out all these tips and tricks with my naturally curly hair once I am done with my treatments and my hair grows…thank you for all you do and big thank you for keeping me occupied while going through this cancer journey as well as hopefully keeping my hair more natural one day using your tips….

[@mokaabdelsadeq3124]

أن شاء الله هتخفي و هتقومي بالسلامه و هتعملي في شعرك كل اللي انتي عايزاه ❤️❤️

[@sandra-mi6qp]

i wish you the most love and hope through your journey. things always get better, always remember that. i wish you the best of luck sweetie. u got this ☺️❤️

[@Nicegirljenn]

I love this channel too! Praying for you❤️

[@martiniqueblumeninsel]

Lots of love and courage to you 💓

[@DaughterOfYahwehRapha]

❤️❤️

[@LiberatedSoul777]

Seastar: "So how is this DIY?" Mel: "DIY plus call your mom" 🤣💇‍♀️

[@itsamandaguido]

😂😂😂

[@denisevangradon236]

The virtual haircut you just gave me is better than any haircut I've ever had from a real life professional

[@esmeraldamorales_]

This cut is very flattering on you

[@ManesByMell]

Thank you! I’m loving it 😍

[@FrootLoopKicker]

As someone doing home haircuts before the pandemic made it cool, I really appreciate these tutorials! I've learned so much to hone my own skills, and I'd love to see new shapes and curl patterns on the channel.

[@ManesByMell]

I love that and am happy to deliver!!

[@patchouliodonovan9529]

​@@ManesByMell You say in the voice over that the pigtail haircut can be used to blend the perimeter if you're not brave enough to freehand - I was wondering if the pigtail haircut would also allow you to trim the perimeter if you don't have a seester/mum/friend to cut the back for you? My hair is presently Julia Roberts at the Golden Globes in 1990 and we're basically hair twins, down to the colour, except at a guess, I think her hair is maybe a bit finer. I wish I looked as great at she does, but I hate having that much hair, it stresses me out wearing it down and it's a lot of work especially as I'm not a celebrity that can afford someone to do my hair for me! I may be Merida from Brave in my mind, but the daily reality is it gets shoved up more like Ms Trunchball! I digress, I'm summoning the bravery to follow your tutorial for hopefully enough hair to still tie up, but a lot shorter and perhaps more comfortable to wear down, plus it will curl better without the weight and be lower maintanence. If going shorter works, I might go braver eventually, I just want to see if I can get used to wearing it down before I commit to not being able to tie it back. :S On the off chance you see my question and I have your attention... I've been seeing textured hair represented a lot more in media these days and it would be fun if you could look at Movie or TV characters with great hair and breakdown how to achieve the cut and/or style. If you read this and decide it's a great idea, my current hair idols are Selina Kyle/Cat Woman in 'gotham', season 2 onwards (aka carmen Bicondova), and Martin Riggs aka Clayne Crawford in Netflix TV reboot of Lethal Weapon (his hair deserves an oscar for it's performance in that show, if you don't know what I mean, go watch an episode). I know the second is a dude, but if I thought I could pull his hair off, I would. Semi-related question - I might be imagining it, but it has always appeared to me that men with curly hair seem to have a much easier time taking care of it and looking great. I have known men with long curly hair who wouldn't know a styling product if they tripped over one, but their hair always looks lovely and I have seen guys with shorter hair also appear to do very little to it but always have great looking curls. I thought it might be that they have shorter hair, but I know too many guys into heavy metal to know that even the longer-haired specimens usually have curls to die for. Perhaps I'm just more exposed to men with curly hair because of societal standards, so it seems like they all have great hair, but I did wonder if there is there possibly a biological reason for this, does men's hair work in a slightly different way?My hair is presently Julia Roberts at the Golden Globes in 1990 and we're basically hair twins, down to the colour, except at a guess, I think her hair is maybe a bit finer. I wish I looks as great at she does, but I hate having that much hair especially as I'm not a celebrity that can afford someone to do my hair for me lol. I'm summoning the bravery to follow your tutorial for hopefully enough hair to still tie up, but a lot shorter and perhaps more comfortable to wear down and it will curl better without the weight.

[@emilypierre424]

Mel said “DIY and call your mom, what do you want?” I’m cracking up 🤣🤣

[@Dimsrose]

I was rolling 🤣

[@neurodivergentcurl900]

"I'm screaming. I'm crying. I'm throwing up." 🤣❤ I know the EXACT feeling

[@tiffanypappas4531]

I've followed you for a long time and after watching this video I finally got brave enough to cut my own hair. And OMG I think it might just be the best haircut I've EVER had!! You're such a great teacher and this was a great video. Thanks a million Mell!! 🙌🙌❤💕

[@itsamandaguido]

I love this for u🥺❤️

[@ManesByMell]

IM SO HAPPY TO HEAR!! I’d also love to see how it turned out, please share on IG!!

[@tiffanypappas4531]

@@ManesByMell I'd love to share but I don't have any social media other than you tube 😕

[@kristincabeza-erikson4488]

I so want to try this but don't have anyone to help me out at home. anyone have recommendations? I might just do pigtail first

[@Kim-ze7cp]

I don't think ANY hairdresser I've been to has cut my hair taking into consideration the side I part it which I think explains why I feel like one side is fuller than the other and super flat on the back! God, a good haircut really does make a difference, right?! I just find out I never had a good one! lol

[@IAmNotNicolex]

Omg I soooo need this- my crown is so flat and the hair comes out all triangular… today is a refresh day sooo 🤪

[@dixiesouthern4042]

I used this video to guide myself in cutting my hair. I have NEVER cut my own hair before until TODAY. THANK YOU MELL!!!! My hair looks AMAZING and better than EVER BEFORE!!!! I have been trying to get my hair cut for almost 7 months now and keep having financial needs elsewhere. I kept putting my hair in the back burner. Now, THANKS TO YOU, I have the confidence, knowledge and Boss Babe attitude to handle my hair needs in the future!!!! Your AWESOME 🤩

[@ManesByMell]

IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU ❤️❤️

[@sheilaomead1815]

ok but your bloopers are giving RAVEN BAXTER BABYYY

[@ManesByMell]

MY CHILDHOOD QUEEN

[@mrahzzz]

I love the combo of not taking it too seriously, but also joking about the relatable things like "Hopefully I don't hate myself later." Watching you cut your hair with your professional experience makes it seem like a way lower stakes situation than it feels like as an amateur. This one was also interesting because it felt less like a step by step recipe, but a little more involved cut that looks like what it seems like pros do, with a little more freestyling, based on your knowledge about hair cutting. Super interesting to watch and pick up on those little things that hair stylists do that I never knew about. Thanks as always for the great tips, Mel!

[@aatashiwadoremi]

For anyone wondering, you can totally do this cut with hair that starts out shorter than shoulder length! It’s just a lot more finicky and difficult to make sure you have grabbed everything. And it looks really good! Thanks Mell!

[@madisun3445]

I was wondering! I kinda blunt chopped my hair off last night and it’s just above shoulder length, and without layers my thin/fine 2c hair looks kind of ridiculous haha. Thank you. :)

[@PBrown-zw4lf]

This cut is so wonderful I share it all the time. I have curly wavy hair texture that frizzes and falls flat in the back 😢. This cut added volume depth and layers that really bounced my curls back!!! Thanks Mel ❤

[@mercades917]

❣️I always get so excited when I see a new video out!

[@L-rc8hh]

Thank you Meeeel! I was searching for this! On point as usually! 🥰🥰🥰

[@briannabee12]

This looks fabulous!! Curls look so great

[@marissasboardwalk]

Yessss!!! Omgggg I’m definitely doing this as soon as my broken collarbone heals enough to allow me full mobility lol

[@lynzicollins8131]

Happy Texture Tuesday!! Your hair looks amazing! Can't wait to watch, sweets are ready 😂❤️

[@khristinealvarado5960]

Mel! I’m so grateful for this tutorial. I just had a baby and experiencing major postpartum hair loss. I needed a haircut bad but can’t afford to go anywhere right now. This tutorial has given me great layers and now my hair isn’t weighed down. I don’t look like Gollum anymore 😂. Again thank you! I feel confident again and I saved over $100 which I can use towards diapers and baby wipes.

[@LucretiaPearl]

That cut looks so good on you!!! 💕

[@michaelaoren7058]

I'm SO GLAD YOU DID THIS. Curly bob is my new go-to style!

[@minnauyeda8002]

You look amazing! Totally popping, and love the longer inverted bob. Thanks for the layering tips.

[@yoshi1328]

lol Amanda read my mind I was like wait that's not diy? lol love you girls

[@deanna5671]

Happy Texture Tuesday!! Your hair looks amazing!!! Perfect timing I have a hair appointment tomorrow I will show her this for reference!! thank you!!! Much love and happiness!! Xoxo 😘

[@velvetfigueroa]

Yesss a short Mell-cut tutorial! Thank you!

[@abigailgopher3043]

Loved the video! DIY haircuts are always my fav. kind of videos!

[@celesteortins5250]

I absolutely love this length!! it looks great!!

[@jad7750]

You look so beautiful with your new cut. Truly stunning!!

[@madisonr3700]

I have been on a curly journey to get my curls back after years of damage and not knowing how to care for them. I used to have hair like Amanda and I used the unicorn cut to gain confidence in cutting my hair at home. I had been slowly cutting more and more off and keeping up with trims at home, then I got to a point where I used your pig tail cut and absolutely loved it. I have used it as a guide for when I need a touch up although my ultimate goal was to cut it even shorter to keep getting rid of the damage and I’m ready for it! I have the same problem you described the back is super flat, you already know I will definitely be trying this out today! Thank you for helping me restore my curls! Much love to you and Amanda! 💕

[@Madnessmakes]

I love it! You look great Mell!! I’ve been wanting shorter layers in the back but was too scared to do it.

[@mariearnold7059]

Here’s a new technique I can use when it’s time to cut my hair again! Your hair looks gorgeous!

[@jenniferguevara2809]

I've been waiting for this gem. Thank you Mell😩💕

[@ManesByMell]

I GOT U

[@madi_ganelin]

THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I NEEDED

[@Gio_Aprile]

I was literally sitting here like dang I need a hair cut. I’ve tried the pigtails cut and love it for a simple haircut!! I’m so excited to try this!

[@becdiane]

I love this sweater!!! And the hair as always ❤️

[@rdck-mh5qg]

girl you literally read my mind with this one

[@ashantimeije7604]

I love your new hair! Your seesters is also amazing, saw it on insta allready. You did amazing on the both of you 😍

[@khawllaab.7413]

You look fabulous with the new hair cut!😍😍😍😍 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@ashleylongsworth3807]

Just tried it! Came out amazing 😍😍😍I love it. I had my mom help because I wasn’t too confident about using the guide to cut the rest of my hair. Literally looks like I went to the salon to get professional curly hair cut done! The directions were extremely clear and easy to follow.

[@clairedaniels3292]

Yes! I have fine, wavy/ curly hair, and I just got it cut into a chin length bob last week! Loving the short length!

[@derrickjenniferwatkins1394]

Beautiful Mell! Always love a good DIY cut!

[@ManesByMell]

Yas we love to do it ourselves 😍😍

[@biancajingles2690]

Mel! This hair color! This too color! It is YOU!!! Keep glowing sis ❤️

[@breanna5763]

Totally gonna try this. I was trying to accomplish this style when I used the pigtail haircut, so this will be even better!

[@sivanperyshihmanter9451]

I did this hair cut yesterday and I in love with it!!! So much fun and fresh!!! Thank you!!!

[@christiemese]

I love this cut! You look amazing!

[@vivafamilia7867]

Your videos are all I need! My daughter has been begging for bangs but we can do this. She has your gorgeous hair type!

[@tammystiletto]

OMG I have been searching for this. Thank you!

[@sarahmaddox9613]

So happy you're doing this again! I was just complaining about my flat crown, Thanks. I am trying this!

[@tiffanyw3425]

Thank you, I've been looking for this exact cut!

[@BatN1ppl3s]

It looks sooo good! Amanda, we're waiting on your haircut 👀

[@Carlottamarta]

you look stunning! the goddess of curly hair 💖

[@annad.3201]

This length is perfect on you, Mell ! 😍👌🏻

[@alainadacosta1222]

I have been so tempted to cut my hair lately but I've never done it myself so I was worried I'd mess up. But seeing your beautiful curls...

[@yahairacasimiro2318]

I let my teenager follow along and cut my hair. Loved the results!! Thank you son much.

[@drprepper0569]

Great job. You rock the bob. Shorter but you still have a lot of beautiful curls.

[@janellests]

I honestly can't wait to try this! Won't be taking as much off as you did but this has been my problem just no volume in the crown. I've been growing it out and I think with a side Bang this is going to look amazing! My hair is also in desperate need of a haircut and with my 36th bday next week this is just the pick me up I need!

[@sn480]

Hi Mel! I am so glad you part your hair on the side! I feel more confident that when I cut my own side-parted hair with your methods, it'll look right. I do have a good stylist, but she's learning to cut curly hair on me, so I try things in between cuts with her. She just cut my hair this evening (before I saw this video) and tried a technique she learned recently, so after a couple of washes, I'll see how it curls. Otherwise, I'll be showing her this video! Can you show how your hair looks in the back now? You swished your hair when you showed the back in the video, so I didn't get to see the lovely layers properly. This style definitely looks good on you!

[@Daniela-2208]

Your video just made me want short hair again lol. Growing out hair is a pain. Short hair is fun! Love the haircut. You look beautiful, as always!

[@cairngrow613]

I have watched a dillion tutorials and this is by far the best for the way that I process information. I just cut my hair and also took a bunch off of the perimeter. I feel like this is structured just right. Thank you !

[@SherSher1983]

Omgggggg a bob is you... The way you style your hair and flat ish, the bob creates Morrrreeee body ❤ ❤....yessssa Mel...this is ittttttt!!!!

[@FreeMeLife]

VERY well done. Thank you!

[@zuleymacordero827]

I’ve been contemplating on making a hairstyle change. I am taking this video as a sign to do it!

[@arianatafuro8791]

I've tried the pigtails cut and it was amazing. This is going to be the next one I try! Thank you for sharing this technique, greetings from Argentina!

[@yixhicabrerallano692]

Divine...as always!!! 🤩

[@Stephanie-us3bj]

"DIY plus call your mom or your seestar" 🤣🤣🤣. You guys are the best. I admire your bravery for cutting your own hair at home. It looks amazing!!! I prefer my curly hair in a chin length bob. My curls just live their best life at this length. When I have it long I too suffer from a flat crown plus I also have a small face and it just drowns in my thick curly hair when it's long.

[@aidamenaa3717]

I mean, the haircut, the color, the green top, everything is just fabulous !!! LOVE love loooove it!!!!!!!

[@ladyjessica23]

I'm not doing this myself, but I will ask my hairdresser (who went to school with you apparently) for it! Flat crown is something I've been having issues with. You look fab! Love the colour too.

[@moniquecunningham762]

Looks great Mel 💯

[@turitiando]

I so glad I found you. I've tried for years many hairstyles and haircut tutorials but nothing works. But now I feel amazing!!

[@jcymum]

Mell, you are hilarious. I dig the facial expressions and lil noises you make while in action. My kinda gal, girl 🤣 L🥰VE!

[@Ennpey]

This video has been around for a year??? How did I miss it?? Exactly what I've been needing!! Wonderful! Thank you, Mell!!

[@arah9028]

This couldn’t come at a more perfect time for me!! I need a hair cut and not just any haircut… the Universe Haircut! Excited to do this!

[@kristinmoore4624]

I almost cut my hair today but ran out of time. This video is perfectly timed! 🥰

[@cfil7970]

Fantastic , unique-methods to your madness 💇🏼‍♀️💜

[@ChickenNcheeseSanwich]

This is the best haircut I have ever had! I can't believe I did it myself. I don't think I'll ever let anyone touch my hair again.

[@CatrinaBear]

Thank you for doing this video! I cut my long hair (I cut a foot of hair off, I had it extremely long my whole life) two years ago into a short bob where it’s long in the front and short in the back. I’ve been maintaining it (I haven’t been to hair salon in over 15 years) but it’s missing layers! I’m good enough to bleach, color, and cut, but I can’t cut layers, as I’m an engineer and not a hairstylist! You just solved my two year long problem!! Thank you!!!!

[@ellicia230]

omg this is so satisfying to watch

[@joannsmith5013]

Thanks Mell. I have been trying to grow my hair because a hair dresser who I had cut it did not understand curly hair. I love this style and can not wait. I will pre cut to try and cut it as it grows. Thanks again.

[@gaiaspazianitesta3175]

Hi Mell!!!! I followed this tutorial today and I have cut a friend of mine wavycurly hair, this was absolutely my first time (never done not even on me) and her hair turned out great!!!!!!!! More than any expectations, and she liked it a lot more than when she was going to the hairdresser!!!! She was never happy with any hairdresser. I enjoyed a lot, and following you that was easy! 🤩 I already follow your channel and consider you amazing, but I rarely leave a comment on older videos, since they are older 😁. But I really wanted to tell you, this time!!! Thank you ❤️ Love from Rome, Italy 🥰🥰🥰

[@milissarizzio4134]

I love your videos! Just ordered the pair of scissors ✂️ your personality is awesome you’re so much fun to watch I wish you could do my hair and my daughters!

[@suziealthens1258]

This is golden! You're so enjoyable to watch (and Seester!) I'd love a tutorial on a jaw length bob for curly hair. My hair is loving your suggestions! Thank you!

[@itsamandaguido]

❤️❤️❤️

[@lngislgirl]

Wow you look amazing. To chicken 🐔 to do this myself. I can't cut straight for my life. To have hubby do it will be worse. I love all your hair styles . Always a joy to watch you and Amanda. Can't wait to see her haircut. Love you guys. 😍

[@bonnieimnotcontroversial9224]

I rarely CUT my hair, but I trim my hair when it's needed. Now like two days after I take the plunge and actually cut it you upload a hair cut vid! Ahhh! I used the pigtail one so we are good. Can't wait to try this next time! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Yahoo.266]

Love how it came out! I will definitely use ur video to do mine….. thanks! 🥰

[@aflockofbeagles8219]

I had to learn to cut my own hair in 2017 when hubs was diagnosed. Cancer is expensive so, I cut corners however I could. Have been cutting, bleaching, coloring my own hair since and am about to redo it for my birthday in a week and a half (new year, new me sort of thing) and my hair needs a good cut SO badly. Unfortunately, I can’t call my mom, she’s 86 and in a home. No friends, no sisters and I don’t think I’m going to let my kids or hubby cut my hair, lol. It’s curly and starting to get long, am really hoping I don’t screw up my hair this time, lol!!! Wish me luck! And thank you for your videos!!! They are super helpful!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@mayrabarron1212]

I love your hair my 11 year old has hair like yours really long i had no idea what To do until i came across one of your vids now im watching every moment i can. Woke up extra early (4am) because my baby is doing her continuation today and she wants a shorter hair cut. THIS IS IT!!! We will share photos. Thank you Mel.! Also, i love your sense of humor, making us laugh is always a blessing.

[@iamtina67]

love your results, i'm certain i will watch this 100 times and still be terrified to cut my hair.

[@Shannon.Hazleton]

I don’t think I’ll ever get over your hair. So beautiful. 🥹💕

[@AbbyKadabby18]

I followed this tutorial because it was DEFINITELY time for my yearly fall chop. I get nervous going to salons and I just moved to a new city for college, so that wasn't an option. I LOVE my hair! The layers feel so light and airy and it will grow out great!

[@becdiane]

Convenient timing for this video! Was just thinking about cutting thee ol’ strands

[@genesisrbz3795]

Your bloopers are the best! 😅 that's what I look forward the most honestly.

[@itsamandaguido]

Same 😂❤️

[@mariabanuelos2462]

I did this technique on my hair and loved 🥰 it.

[@snowflakes215]

I do not have the balls to ever do this put as usual it looks amazing on you Mell! Great job! Love this length on you!

[@natalieandreici9333]

I JUST DID THIS!!! AND I LOVE IT!!!!!! Thank you Mell, I'm never going to a hair dresser again!

[@Celeste-.-marie]

I love this cut in you! Long Bobs are so flattering on everybody (IMO).

[@jlmndes]

This looks amazing. Hoping you’ll are going to share Amanda’s new hair cut.

[@MWORLD333]

JUST WANT TO SAY THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VERY HELPFUL TUTORIAL. I FOLLOWED THESE STEPS AND MY DAUGHTERS HAIR CAME OUT BEAUTIFUL 😍 SHE IS A HAPPY LITTLE GIRL WITH HER NEW CUT KEEP MAKING THESE KIND OF VIDEOS YOU ARE THE BEST! 🙏♥️

[@hopebullard460]

So satisfying to watch ... I know I would absolutely not be able to do it. Getting my hair cut off Thursday!