Review Of How To Cut My Own Hair Straight References. If you want a blunt (straight across) cut, you'll need to hold your scissors horizontally as you cut straight across. Starting with the bottom piece, run a comb through your hair, brushing it forward at a slight angle.

Keeping your fingers in place, use the scissors to cut your hair straight across. For a softer finish, point cut using the tip of your scissors to vertically snip into the ends. Make the parting in the center and pull the hair back to form a ponytail at the nape of the neck.