How to Thin Hair With Thinning Scissors: DIY Hair Thinning at Home

Tools and materials:

• Thinning scissors
• Clips
• Brush

1. Section your hair

Section your hair and clip the rest in place. Typically, the middle section is where most hair thinning takes place as it simply reduces the bulk from underneath. However, sometimes thinning your hair on the top section will also do the trick if you have super thick hair. 

2. Start thinning

Now, it’s important to note that when you use these thinning shears, it’s best to place the hair in the middle of the scissors, as shown. 

Next, place a section of your hair in the middle of the scissors. Start from around halfway through your hair. 

Tip: Use the bulkier sections of your hair that need thinning, not the ones that don’t. 

Then, simply snip the bulkier sections. Snip the scissors halfway and not all the way through. 

Then, remove the hair with your fingers. 

Clip the section of hair that you just thinned so that you don’t get confused and thin it again. 

Repeat the process on other sections of your hair (where needed). 

After I was done with the midsection of my hair, I noticed some top sections that were a bit bulky. If this is the same for you, simply follow the same process. 

How to thin hair with thinning scissors tutorial

That’s the process! Easy and fun! Remember to take your time with it and not thin out too much. It’s not only knowing how to thin out hair but also knowing where! Thanks for joining me, and I hope you learned a thing or two on how to thin hair with thinning scissors. 

Products used

• Oster Professional Laser Sharp 40-Teeth Thinning Shear