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Just cut my own hair-totally ruined it!

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Toohotforallthisffs · 04/08/2026 14:50

I have long hair and have trimmed it once before using the ponytail method and it was fine.
I did this again today and it looked nice, just a basic trim.
Then I looked at the front layers as they needed trimming.
I followed a tutorial but have completely wrecked my hair. It’s uneven at the front, just tufts of hair, cut far too short, they don’t look like layers, just an almost blunt cut of too short tufts at the front.
Sat here crying as it looks so ridiculous. Can’t go to the hairdresser as they can’t cut that part even shorter, plus i’m far too embarrassed too
How long will it take to grow?

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Nimblethimble · 07/08/2026 01:01

Go and get it cut properly so you don't feel so mortified.

It will be shorter but it's the summer, everyone will think you've had a nice cut for the warm weather!

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Toohotforallthisffs · 07/08/2026 00:36

BrokenBiscuitss · 06/08/2026 22:53

Go to the salon and ask for a shag

What about my hair though?

🤣

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Dobeebeedah · 06/08/2026 22:59

My hairdresser told me once they get a lot of 'homers' that need sorting out, even from people who are regulars. I got married with bright orange hair at the back. I would have been bald if she had cut it out.

BrokenBiscuitss · 06/08/2026 22:53

Go to the salon and ask for a shag

CyanMaker · 06/08/2026 22:38

I had a bad haircut in a salon once. Got a wig and wore it for a few months. Problem solved!

supercrone · 05/08/2026 10:08

Go to a hairdresser. Maybe go short all over for a bit?

BlackberrySquash · 05/08/2026 09:57

Oh dear. French braids and pins as other have said will clip the dodgy bit out the way for now and might look quite pretty depending on your personal style. I've used French braids when growing out a fringe gets to an annoying stage, or I have done a dodgy home trim on a fringe! Or as someone else said that looks like it could become a wolf cut quite nicely (cut by a professional).

But, you really need to go to a professional. Asks friends or relatives or social media to recommend a kind and friendly one. Or there are mobile hairdressers out there so it would just be you and them in your house, so might be less embarrassing. They'd have seen it all before, a kind one will help you and understand your pain! Good luck.

TrixieFatell · 05/08/2026 09:10

Id really go to a hairdresser. They will have seen everything and will have seen worse. My child once cut their hair just before a wedding they were part of. I'm talking about sticky up tufts. The hairdresser worked a miracle and blended it so it wasn't tufty anymore

Elieza · 05/08/2026 09:08

just use kirby grips or similar and clip up the bits you dont like.

hairspray will keep stragglers from coming out.

itll grow quickly over the summer dont worry.

Gowlett · 05/08/2026 09:06

Go to the hairdresser. Even cry. They will help!

RoseField1 · 05/08/2026 09:06

This is the length you've cut off that needs to grow back before the layers will blend again. That's years of growth, not weeks

Just cut my own hair-totally ruined it!
RoseField1 · 05/08/2026 09:04

Toohotforallthisffs · 05/08/2026 08:52

But will it be better in a few weeks?

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No. You keep asking this but it won't change the outcome. You've got really thick, full hair like mine and you've cut way back into the length. It won't grow enough to blend back in with the layers for a few years. You can have a shorter cut which will remove the step and could look great but as for long layers they will not recover for a long time. I'm sorry!

StrongGirlsLift · 05/08/2026 08:57

Yes! It will have grown a bit, and I’d then recommend going to a stylist.

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Toohotforallthisffs · 05/08/2026 08:52

StrongGirlsLift · 05/08/2026 08:50

Oof, sounds like something I would do 😂.

Just wear it pulled back for a few weeks, using a wax stick to smooth back the layers that are too short.

We use this to keep hair back when playing sport: (Tigi Bed Head Hair Stick)

https://www.boots.com/tigi-bed-head-hair-stick-73g-10326773?traffic=paid.shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19971248798&gbraid=0AAAAA-AdmwTNprbHoXTC-6lZpYhv7FJLB&gclid=CjwKCAjwvsvTBhBaEiwAmf-3nsJnoxBiWZGNscPTtmyMFF7RzeNEAsaPRtnI3SG8AeNfUN17iRomWBoC81wQAvD_BwE

But will it be better in a few weeks?

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StrongGirlsLift · 05/08/2026 08:50

Oof, sounds like something I would do 😂.

Just wear it pulled back for a few weeks, using a wax stick to smooth back the layers that are too short.

We use this to keep hair back when playing sport: (Tigi Bed Head Hair Stick)

https://www.boots.com/tigi-bed-head-hair-stick-73g-10326773?traffic=paid.shopping&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19971248798&gbraid=0AAAAA-AdmwTNprbHoXTC-6lZpYhv7FJLB&gclid=CjwKCAjwvsvTBhBaEiwAmf-3nsJnoxBiWZGNscPTtmyMFF7RzeNEAsaPRtnI3SG8AeNfUN17iRomWBoC81wQAvD_BwE

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Toohotforallthisffs · 05/08/2026 08:24

Barney16 · 05/08/2026 00:35

When I did a disastrous home hair cut I went to the hairdressers and said help me, I got plasticine in my hair and had to cut it out. Don't be embarrassed, be creative. Just to add I taught Nursery so it was plausible 🙂

But…I got plastecine on each side 😂

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BCBird · 05/08/2026 07:07

I would ring the hairdressers. Explain. They may be able to suggest an alternative style.

Katemax82 · 05/08/2026 06:56

I had a bloody awful haircut just before my daughter was born. One side was really short etc. I put it in a side parting to cover the crap side. Took 6 months to grow out but then it was fine

Lexingtonavenueandme · 05/08/2026 04:42

Toohotforallthisffs · 04/08/2026 15:03

I’m not bothered about paying, these are layers at the front, i’m not sure how they could make all of it a fringe.
I’m too embarrassed to show them 😩

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Just tell them you let a friend do it and she messed it up. One look on YouTube and you’ll see people do all sorts of crazy with their hair every day. When I was younger I used to have to do the walk of shame into my hairdressers all the time 🤷‍♀️.. they’re used of it!

RoseField1 · 05/08/2026 03:50

Toohotforallthisffs · 04/08/2026 15:05

Yes that’s it but they’re so short and sticking out. Tried before and can just about get them back into a hair tie but then they ping out!
Do you think could only be a few weeks for this part?

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Umm no
I ruined my hair with a COVID self cut and it took a few years for it to properly blend and look normal again. I could have had a short chop to get rid of the weird step I created in my layers but I didn't want that so I had the hairdresser try to blend it in more and more every time I went but yeah, it took ages, sorry :(

Tablesandchairs23 · 05/08/2026 03:43

Cutting your own hair is a silly thing to do. Make an appointment with a hairdresser. Im sure they've seen DIY haircuts before. Stay away from the scissors in future.

DeftGoldHedgehog · 05/08/2026 02:36

It looks easily fixable at the hairdressers from the photo.

Foofedifiknow · 05/08/2026 02:31

It doesn’t look bad What about a wolf cut? Your hair looks nice and thick enough for it.

Daysgo · 05/08/2026 02:28

Toohotforallthisffs · 04/08/2026 15:03

I’m not bothered about paying, these are layers at the front, i’m not sure how they could make all of it a fringe.
I’m too embarrassed to show them 😩

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U can tell hairdressers it was a friend, etc who did it to save you feeling any embarrassment 😀

Barney16 · 05/08/2026 00:35

When I did a disastrous home hair cut I went to the hairdressers and said help me, I got plasticine in my hair and had to cut it out. Don't be embarrassed, be creative. Just to add I taught Nursery so it was plausible 🙂

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