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Don\u2019t cut your own hair.<\/h2>\n

Your hairstylists are strongly suggesting you not cut your own hair \u201cfor the \u2018gram.\u201d \u201cI know cutting our own hair seems tempting right now, especially since we don’t know when we’re going to be able to see our stylists again, but I’d recommend just holding off\u2014a few extra inches won’t hurt you,\u201d says Annagjid “Kee” Taylor<\/a><\/span>, celebrity hairstylist and author of “All Hair Is Good Hair.\u201d<\/a><\/span> \u201cDon’t risk poking yourself with scissors or causing your hair to look like a complete mess!\u201d<\/p>\n

Trying to cut your own hair with the incorrect tools is a no-no, too\u2014please put down those kitchen scissors! \u201cYou likely don\u2019t have the right tools to cut your own hair,\u201d says Dominick Pucciarello<\/a><\/span>, a celebrity hairstylist. \u201cI keep seeing people trying kitchen scissors or small eyebrow scissors [to cut their own hair], and those just aren’t the right tools and leave so much room for mistakes.\u201d Your household scissors aren\u2019t sharp enough and can leave your ends looking crooked and frayed<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going to try and cut your bangs, do it properly.<\/h2>\n

If you really can\u2019t step away from the scissors, you can consider cutting your own bangs, but don\u2019t chop haphazardly, and don\u2019t give yourself new bangs. \u201cThe tendency is to pull [the hair] and cut, but this will end up making them too short, which is the usual outcome,\u201d says Juan Carlos Maciques<\/a><\/span>, a hairstylist at Oscar Blandi Salon<\/a><\/span>. \u201cLet the hair lay naturally on your forehead and then cut the ends. Use a point cutting technique as opposed to straight across so that they are more effortless looking and easy in feel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t try and color your own hair.<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re someone who normally uses box dyes and you\u2019re happy with the results, then keep on keepin\u2019 on. However, if you’re someone who gets their hair professionally colored and you’re thinking about picking up the box dye at the grocery store, many hairstylists recommend skipping it. \u201cYou’re just going to stress your colorist out when you’re finally able to get back into the salon chair,\u201d explains Taylor. \u201cJust think: do you really want potential weeks of color correction?\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget how much stress it\u2019ll add to your locks, too. \u201cRemember that attempting to drastically change your color can lead to major damage,\u201d says Maciques. \u201cYou have no idea how this can translate to extensive breakage that usually leads to having to cut your hair. Instead, use a root concealer spray or powder to get you through this time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t bleach your hair.<\/h2>\n

There is so much that can go wrong when attempting to bleach your own hair and, considering it\u2019s such an aggressive chemical process, it\u2019s best to leave it in the hands of professionals. \u201cYou could risk chemically burning your scalp, or your hair becoming so brittle it literally breaks off,\u201d says Taylor.<\/p>\n

Pucciarello agrees, stating that the major breakage and damage at-home bleaching can cause just isn\u2019t worth the risk. \u201cIn general, coloring your own hair is always tricky and people don’t realize that lighting plays such an important part in coloring your hair,\u201d he says. \u201cIf you have too much warm or soft lighting and your eye isn\u2019t trained as a professional colorist, you’re going to see something completely different, which could lead to mistakes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t chemically straighten your hair.<\/h2>\n

Similar to the amount of chemicals used in bleaching your hair, trying to chemically straighten your hair at home is not a good idea. \u201cAgain, these chemical processes are aggressive and intricate, and you need to be really careful,\u201d says Taylor. \u201cIn general, I would strongly recommend that anything involving chemicals be left to the professionals.\u201d<\/p>\n

So, what can you do to your hair while stuck in quarantine?<\/h2>\n

Just like you\u2019re (hopefully) giving your brain and body much needed TLC during this time, experts suggest you do the same for your hair, too. \u201cTake out extensions, lay off the dye,\u201d suggests Pucciarello. \u201cSpend some money on a great conditioning treatment or make your own and let your scalp breathe. Scalp treatments<\/a><\/span> are also a great option right now. I truly think now is the time to repair your hair and treat it right!\u201d<\/p>\n

Being in self-isolation is the ideal time to strengthen your hair and get it prepped for your first stylist appointment post-quarantine. \u201cThe very best thing you can be doing right now is making sure your hair stays strong and healthy so that when you are able to get back in the chair, your stylist can quickly get you looking your best versus doing damage control,\u201d says Taylor. \u201cThis means you need to add lots of moisture: add a weekly hair mask<\/a> <\/span>into your care routine. You can also take your favorite hair oil<\/a> <\/span>and apply it mid-lengths to ends. You can wrap your hair in a shower cap and let it penetrate for a good 20 to 30 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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