{"id":199119,"date":"2025-05-28T22:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T20:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/?p=199119"},"modified":"2025-05-27T18:29:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T16:29:51","slug":"hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-7::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-7{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-8::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-8{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-9::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-9{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-10::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-10{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-11::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-11{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-12::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-12{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-13::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-13{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-14::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-14{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-15::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-15{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-16::before{padding-top:100%; }img#mv-trellis-img-16{display:block;}<\/style>\n<p>Cutting your own hair can be thrilling or terrifying, depending on which style you attempt. Many of us learned this the hard way during lockdowns when we grabbed scissors in desperation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you take the plunge, knowing which styles are beginner-friendly and which lead to salon emergency visits will save you tears and hats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Regret: Pixie Cut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Hairstyles-First-Time-DIYers-Regret-Trying-And-8-That-Almost-Always-Succeed-1.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Pixie Cut\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20300%20300'%3E%3Crect%20width='300'%20height='300'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Regret: Pixie Cut\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" loading=\"eager\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Hairstyles-First-Time-DIYers-Regret-Trying-And-8-That-Almost-Always-Succeed-1.jpg\" class=\"eager-load\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-Hairstyles-First-Time-DIYers-Regret-Trying-And-8-That-Almost-Always-Succeed-1.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Cu9xzfCP0uJ\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 hairmakesupbee<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A pixie cut requires precision and technique that most beginners simply don&rsquo;t have. What looks effortlessly chic on celebrities often ends up choppy and uneven in untrained hands. Professional stylists train for years to master the angles and textures needed for this deceptively complex cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Success: Simple Trim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Pixie-Cut.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Simple Trim\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Pixie-Cut.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Simple Trim\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Pixie-Cut.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/beauty\/hair\/g23602022\/how-to-cut-your-own-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Good Housekeeping<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Trimming just the ends of your hair is the perfect starter project. You only need to cut in a straight line while hair is wet and combed straight. Even if it&rsquo;s slightly uneven, the mistake won&rsquo;t be noticeable once hair dries and falls naturally into place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Regret: Bangs From Scratch<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Simple-Trim.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Bangs From Scratch\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Simple-Trim.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Bangs From Scratch\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Simple-Trim.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.realsimple.com\/beauty-fashion\/hair\/hair-care\/how-to-fix-a-bad-haircut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Real Simple<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating bangs where there were none before is a recipe for disaster. Most first-timers cut them too short, too thick, or completely crooked. Remember: wet hair shrinks when dry! Those perfect-length bangs will suddenly become micro-bangs that won&rsquo;t grow out for months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Success: Bang Trim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Bangs-From-Scratch.png\" alt=\"Success: Bang Trim\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Bangs-From-Scratch.png\" alt=\"Success: Bang Trim\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Bangs-From-Scratch.png\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/how-to-trim-bangs-5075830\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Byrdie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike creating new bangs, trimming existing ones is much more forgiving. The key is cutting less than you think you need &ndash; seriously, just dust the ends! Cut bangs when they&rsquo;re dry and styled as you normally wear them to avoid the shrinkage surprise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Regret: Layers All Over<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Bang-Trim.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Layers All Over\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Bang-Trim.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Layers All Over\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Bang-Trim.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/face-framing-layers-5081370\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Byrdie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating multiple layers throughout your hair requires understanding how different sections connect. Without this knowledge, you&rsquo;ll likely end up with disconnected chunks and odd shelves. Those YouTube tutorials make it look easy, but they&rsquo;re usually done by people with years of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Success: Face-Framing Pieces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Layers-All-Over.png\" alt=\"Success: Face-Framing Pieces\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Layers-All-Over.png\" alt=\"Success: Face-Framing Pieces\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Layers-All-Over.png\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/simplyhomeandhealth.com\/face-framing-layers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Simply Home and Health<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding just two long layers around your face creates instant style without major commitment. These pieces blend easily with the rest of your hair even if they&rsquo;re not perfect. Plus, they&rsquo;re usually cut at an angle that&rsquo;s forgiving of small mistakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Regret: Blunt Bob<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Face-Framing-Pieces.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Blunt Bob\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Face-Framing-Pieces.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Blunt Bob\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Face-Framing-Pieces.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/Hair\/comments\/u9z0l3\/is_this_a_botched_haircut_asked_the_stylist_for_a\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That sleek, perfectly horizontal bob requires expert skill to achieve. The back section is particularly tricky since you can&rsquo;t see it properly in mirrors. Most DIYers end up with an accidental mullet or a diagonal line instead of the crisp edge they wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Success: Long Layers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Blunt-Bob.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Long Layers\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Blunt-Bob.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Long Layers\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-8\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Blunt-Bob.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/ponytail-haircut-5071384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Byrdie<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The popular ponytail cutting method works surprisingly well for adding subtle, long layers. Because the layers start below shoulder length, any small mistakes blend into the overall style. This technique creates movement without dramatically changing your overall look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Regret: Undercut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Long-Layers.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Undercut\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Long-Layers.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Undercut\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-9\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Long-Layers.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bvwefaW7FKQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; YouTube<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Buzzing part of your head requires both confidence and skill. Once you start, there&rsquo;s no turning back until it grows out completely. Many first-timers misjudge the placement or size, ending up with an awkward patch that&rsquo;s too high, too low, or oddly shaped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Success: Buzzcut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Undercut.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Buzzcut\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Undercut.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Buzzcut\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-10\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Undercut.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allure.com\/story\/young-women-embracing-female-buzz-cut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Allure<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Surprisingly, an all-over buzzcut is one of the easiest DIY styles. With the right guard length on your clippers, you simply run them over your entire head. Even if some spots are slightly uneven, the overall look appears intentional rather than mistaken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Regret: Asymmetrical Cut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Buzzcut.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Asymmetrical Cut\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Buzzcut.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Asymmetrical Cut\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-11\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Buzzcut.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/FancyFollicles\/comments\/rpmts7\/please_help_got_a_really_bad_haircut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Reddit<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An intentionally uneven cut still requires precise execution. The irony? Creating controlled asymmetry actually demands more skill than symmetrical styles. Without proper technique, your edgy statement cut quickly becomes a &ldquo;I had an accident with scissors&rdquo; look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Success: U-Shaped Trim<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Asymmetrical-Cut.jpg\" alt=\"Success: U-Shaped Trim\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Asymmetrical-Cut.jpg\" alt=\"Success: U-Shaped Trim\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-12\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Asymmetrical-Cut.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purewow.com\/beauty\/u-shaped-haircut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; PureWow<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a gentle U-shape at the back of your hair is surprisingly achievable. The natural curve prevents any small inconsistencies from being obvious. This shape actually works with your hair&rsquo;s natural tendency to hang longer in the middle, making it forgiving for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Regret: Shag Haircut<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-U-Shaped-Trim.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Shag Haircut\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-U-Shaped-Trim.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Shag Haircut\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-13\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-U-Shaped-Trim.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/behindthechair.com\/articles\/shags-6-tips-to-cut-layers-like-a-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Behind the Chair<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The trendy shag requires multiple layers at various lengths that must connect seamlessly. Despite looking effortlessly cool, it&rsquo;s actually one of the most technically challenging cuts. Most DIYers end up with disconnected chunks rather than the rockstar texture they wanted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14. Success: Curtain Bangs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Shag-Haircut.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Curtain Bangs\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Shag-Haircut.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Curtain Bangs\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-14\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Shag-Haircut.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.glamour.com\/story\/how-to-cut-curtain-bangs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Glamour<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Longer, side-swept curtain bangs forgive many cutting sins. Their gradual blend into the rest of your hair hides minor mistakes, and their length means you won&rsquo;t have that &ldquo;too short&rdquo; panic. The middle part creates a natural guide for keeping things symmetrical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15. Regret: Dramatic Color Change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Curtain-Bangs.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Dramatic Color Change\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Curtain-Bangs.jpg\" alt=\"Regret: Dramatic Color Change\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-15\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Success-Curtain-Bangs.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hadviser.com\/how-to-fix-orange-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">\u00a9 Hair Adviser<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Going from dark to platinum or attempting vibrant colors often leads to orange disasters or damaged hair. The chemistry involved is complex and varies based on your starting color. Many DIYers underestimate the multiple sessions required for dramatic transformations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16. Success: Temporary Color Spray<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><div style=\"position: relative;\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Dramatic-Color-Change.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Temporary Color Spray\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Dramatic-Color-Change.jpg\" alt=\"Success: Temporary Color Spray\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-16\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazyload\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0.5rem; right: 0.75rem;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/\" data-pin-do=\"buttonPin\" data-pin-tall=\"true\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/es\/hairstyles-first-time-diyers-regret-trying-and-that-almost-always-succeed\/\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/flawlesshair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Regret-Dramatic-Color-Change.jpg\" data-pin-description=\"8 Hairstyles First-Time DIYers Regret Trying (And 8 That Almost Always Succeed)\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/studiodiy.com\/diy-temporary-colombre-hair\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">&copy; Studio DIY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Color sprays and chalks give you bold looks without commitment. They wash out with your next shampoo, making them perfect for experimenting with wild colors. Even if application isn&rsquo;t perfect, the temporary nature means any mistakes disappear quickly.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cutting your own hair can be thrilling or terrifying, depending on which style you attempt. 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