: Comb the hair down and let it sit naturally before you cut. Don't pull it too tight with your fingers, or you'll lose the perspective of how it will actually lay.

The most reliable way to ensure your bangs aren't too wide or too thick is the triangle sectioning technique.

: The breakout star of 2022. These are longer, parted down the middle, and framed the face. They are the "safest" DIY option because they are easy to tuck away if you make a mistake.

: Draw two diagonal parts from that apex point down to the outer corners of your eyebrows.

: Never cut straight across in one "snip." Hold your scissors vertically and "point-cut" into the ends. This creates a softer, more forgiving edge.

: Specifically designed to slice through hair without pulling.

: Hair bounces up when it dries or when tension is released. Always start cutting at bridge-of-the-nose length; you can always take more off, but you can't put it back.