From A Pro: How To Cut Your Own Bangs In 6 Easy Steps

While they typically cost less than a full haircut, monthly trips to the hair salon just for a quick bang trim aren't always within budget (especially now, given the current economic climate).

As a result, many folks have started to skip the appointments and take matters into their own hands—but trimming your own hair at home can be intimidating.

As someone who's cut their own bangs very poorly again and again, I can relate to the struggle.

Next, you'll want to part your hair wherever it naturally falls (though a middle part will be best for curtain bangs). Then, going from the front of your head to the back, take 1 to 1½ inches of hair on each side. "If you want it really thick, do more. If you want it thinner, do less," Mondo explains.

How much hair you section out will determine how thick your bangs will be. If you already sport bangs that have grown out, then just section those strands away from your longer layers.

The key to creating curtain bangs that give the iconic "swoop" is this: Pull one section of your hair (either the left or the right side) to the opposite side—think of it like drawing an "X." Make sure the hair is combed out and flat when you do this.

Once you have your hair combed and pulled to the opposite side, you'll want to determine how long you want your bangs to be. For the video demonstration, Mondo cuts right below the lip, but if your hair is shorter in length, naturally your bangs will be shorter as well. Wherever that length is, aim for a bit below that goal, as you can always trim them shorter later on.

Once you've done your initial cut on both sides, you'll want to compare them to ensure they're even. Comb your bangs down directly in front of your face and trim any uneven ends.

After that, it's time to style. If you choose to use hot tools, a good blowout using a round brush is your best bet. This will help you see the cut more clearly so you can trim any loose ends. When you blow-dry your bangs, you can start by twisting the round brush under your bangs and in front of your face. Then, with the brush still underneath, take each section and blow-dry it while pulling the hair to the aligning side. Again, this will help nail the "swoosh" effect of the curtain bangs.

If you're cutting your curtain bangs for the first time, finish it off with some face-framing layers, Mondo says. You'll want to do this step on dry hair, as demonstrated in his video. Trim the next-closest front sections of the hair (right behind the bangs) a bit shorter than your longest layer, going from shortest in the front to longest in the back. Imagine cutting down in a diagonal line.

For many, it's simply unrealistic to visit a stylist every few weeks for a quick bang trim. No sweat: As Mondo demonstrated in the TikTok tutorial, the at-home bang trim might even be easier than you think.