DIY Shag Makeover - When is it Time to Do It Yourself?

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  • Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
  • Today we're doing a DIY shag makeover. A lot of people can't afford to go into the salon, and it's completely fine to learn how to do our own makeovers. Try this technique out for yourself!
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  • @shawnalLovesJesus
    @shawnalLovesJesus Год назад +38

    Thanks!

    • @jakethompsonhair
      @jakethompsonhair  Год назад +2

      You are so welcome Shawna! Thank you for the Superchat! Much appreciation!

    • @shawnalLovesJesus
      @shawnalLovesJesus Год назад +2

      @@jakethompsonhair ♥ God bless you and thank you. Tried it, it does have a softer look which I like. Better than blunt force snips with the scissors. First time though so it will take some work.

    • @cherieannlasso266
      @cherieannlasso266 8 месяцев назад +2

      @@jakethompsonhair Can you do a long mermaid shag haircut ?

    • @pixieriches
      @pixieriches 3 месяца назад

      This made my haircut so quick and easy and it looks fantastic!!! Thank you!!!❤

    • @TalLeGal
      @TalLeGal 17 дней назад

      Can you pls direct me to the links? I looked but can’t find them (not terribly youtube savy🙄) but I LOVE this cut. Wld be interested to see the longer mermaid cut too!

  • @teresamorris6581
    @teresamorris6581 2 года назад +517

    My friend and I watched about 50 videos on how to cut a shag haircut before selecting your video to use as a guide. Her hair is extremely thin and I had never cut anyones's hair prior to this so I needed a video that would give me the greatest chance to succeed. I would watch a step then pause the video and i did that step to her hair until there was nothing left to do but remove the rubber bands and see how much damage control we were going to need. The bands were removed. I ran my fingers through her hair shaking it a bit and we both responded to the outcome by saying "oh my God it worked! I did it! Your hair looks better than I've seen it in years. What a great cut!" And what an awesome video he made for us to follow. We cant thank you enough for sharing your knowledge with us. She feels beautiful and I'm proud to say with your help "I did that". Thanks again for sharing. Teresa and Shanda Staunton. Va.

    • @sharonlatour6230
      @sharonlatour6230 2 года назад +7

      Teresa, is your friends hair straight or curly? I have thin hair and it's straight and a little past my shoulders. I want to do this, but scared to.

    • @cece8747
      @cece8747 Год назад +11

      I tried it because of your post!! Haha.
      I was tired of just not finding exactly what I wanted.
      It came out awesome!!

    • @wendyhannan2454
      @wendyhannan2454 Год назад +3

      Well done girls, if I had long hair I’d give this ago. Glad it turned out so well. 😉

    • @dawnrigler2381
      @dawnrigler2381 Год назад +6

      I hope you're serious. I'm doing it NOW 🙂
      Ruther Glen, Va

    • @joannak6596
      @joannak6596 Год назад +3

      I've never watched any of these videos before. I really like this one. I've always put all my hair up at once and did it that way. Now I want to try it in these sections. My hair is also a bit thin. 80% of it actually fell out a few years ago, I guess stress. Now that it has grown back after that nightmare, it seems healthier. I am 49, thought that it would be thinning more by now but hasn't, yet.

  • @rca9936
    @rca9936 3 года назад +669

    Thank you for this clip.
    Responding to the “Why would anyone want to cut there own hair?” Question- sometimes it’s about money and sometimes it’s bc the stylist never does what the client asks. I’ve always liked edgy cuts, apparently many stylists don’t. Lol. I’ve either had a friend do it or myself.

    • @manonj7990
      @manonj7990 3 года назад +72

      I absolutely agree with you! I have been trying to find hairstylists in my area that don’t charge an arm and a leg to do shaggy cuts. I even show pictures. I get boring layers! I find that most hairstylists nowadays choose to do color rather than cut for many reasons and some do amazing color. But it’s very hard to find good cutters, especially ones that are not stuck in their own routine and are willing to expand their knowledge and, learn and do new things! Hence DIY’s!

    • @daughterofsekhmet81
      @daughterofsekhmet81 3 года назад +35

      Facts, and sometimes they straight up destroy your hair. I started cutting my own hair years ago because of bad stylist experiences, but decided to give them another chance last winter when I wanted a color change & cut that I wasn't brave enough to do on my own. I booked with the highest rated salon in my city, thinking they HAVE to be good, right? Yeah, I walked out of there in tears with a patchy, fried, Kate Gosselin cut and spent the next 6 months in wigs. 8 months later now and it's barely any longer since I'm still cutting off so many fried ends. It'll be at least another year before it grows out enough to look normal again. Obviously there are excellent stylists out there like the one in this video, but I'm never setting foot in a salon ever again.

    • @Bakerboy1958
      @Bakerboy1958 3 года назад +32

      Tell me about it. They always tell me they can do it but they always seem to do what they want. Ok so I’m no spring chicken but I know a pixie cut looks terrible on my squarish face. I know that layers look better. And it’s getting super pricey.

    • @the_eerie_faerie_tales
      @the_eerie_faerie_tales 2 года назад +34

      I've always not only described it but brought many photos and nobody could ever do what I wanted.. Plus I don't like sitting in a chair for hours talking about myself to a stranger.

    • @the_eerie_faerie_tales
      @the_eerie_faerie_tales 2 года назад +6

      Also I'm not sure I'm even allowed in salons anymore effective 2020..

  • @Robin_Lewis
    @Robin_Lewis 2 года назад +186

    Thank you so much for this DIY video! I'm 64, divorced and have been through cancer therapies and covid in the last 4 years, so I can't afford to go to a stylist. I've already cut my hair just
    like you instructed in this video. It came out great! My white hair now has some curl in it so it looks even more fantastic! I haven't felt this good about the way I look in a while, so thank you from the bottom of my heart! 🥰

    • @therealbubblegirl9586
      @therealbubblegirl9586 Год назад +4

      @RobinLewis ... Bless your heart. 🙏🌹 I hope and pray all goes well and you are cancer free!

    • @xxxdoggg
      @xxxdoggg Год назад +4

      That's SO great! Hope you are still loving your cut and feeling great too!

  • @NanYatesNews
    @NanYatesNews 4 месяца назад +25

    I am going to save this!!! I am 68. You made me look 48, with hair like I had when I was 18! The last hairdresser I saw, I asked him to watch a video on how to cut a shag (not this one). About :15 he says, oh yeah I know that. Then he proceeded to give me a PAGEBOY. That’s the only haircut these people know! But I did this myself a few months ago and my freaking hair looks incredible! THANK YOU …if it works a 2nd time and isn’t a fluke…I’m donating.

  • @TheCommenteronly
    @TheCommenteronly 3 года назад +337

    I’m so glad I found this video! I did this cut on myself last week and absolutely love the results! Way better than the wolf cut going around tik tok where they direct the entire head of hair to the top. Love my results and recommend to anyone who is thinking of trying!

    • @TiffanyWeiland
      @TiffanyWeiland 3 года назад +5

      Same! Well, I haven't cut mine yet but super excited about the look! ❤❤❤

    • @FantazmagoricalOne
      @FantazmagoricalOne 3 года назад +5

      That is cool. The wax spray really makes it great! 👍

    • @Jupefires
      @Jupefires 2 года назад +12

      This is a nice cut. One of my favorites from my youth in the early 70's.

    • @wanderingintime
      @wanderingintime 2 года назад +9

      I agree this guy has very good tutorials. I've been looking a while and cut my hair today because I got confidence from watching this video. it came out great.. but looks more like the wolf cut vid he made. (I didnt see till later! still good tho.) he deserves more views.

    • @SerenityChaos1975
      @SerenityChaos1975 2 года назад +5

      Wolf cuts have waaaaay too much volume on the crown for my taste.

  •  27 дней назад +2

    I did the cut this morning and can‘t stop staring at reflecting surfaces 🤩
    I am in L O V E with my hair!!!
    Thank you so much.

  • @elizabethbaxter9651
    @elizabethbaxter9651 3 года назад +199

    Just did this haircut on myself this morning. I only had one pair of hair scissors so I used those. It looks so nice! I cut about 18 inches off so this feels great! Thank you for the great tutorial! I don't think most of the people who see me will know I cut it myself, which is just what I was going for.

    • @jakethompsonhair
      @jakethompsonhair  3 года назад +28

      That is awesome Elizabeth! Glad I could be of some assistance

    • @kinseyj.9986
      @kinseyj.9986 2 года назад

      @@jakethompsonhair gcpfOGfz3 I

  • @vickiweiss311
    @vickiweiss311 2 года назад +59

    You can't imagine how many times I have gone to different salons trying to explain this...and they NEVER got it! Thanks a million!!! I will definitely do it myself!!!

    • @PlayingOutsideSomewhere
      @PlayingOutsideSomewhere 2 года назад

      Do you have curly hair? If so did you just cut a straight line or soften it up?

    • @bkubiak7316
      @bkubiak7316 Год назад

      I've had same problem I will be try in the morning. Never a good idea to do late at night.

    • @vickiweiss311
      @vickiweiss311 Год назад

      You and ME both 🙄

    • @missmayflower
      @missmayflower Год назад

      @@bkubiak7316haha..smart! I did my last cut at 2am.

    • @sillygilly-vz6ei
      @sillygilly-vz6ei 2 месяца назад

      always the tiktok e girl cut bro

  • @HS-yv3ji
    @HS-yv3ji Год назад +9

    I have long, thick quantity but fine texture hair, and have done other videos to do some long layers with ponytail method. Was super nervous to try this but I was AMAZED by how great it turned out, and feel like I got rid of a couple pounds of weight! It lays beautifully, and it let some of my natural body do its thing, would highly recommend. Took me about 20 minutes total, and spent the most time doing the sections to get them right. Good luck, home DIYers!

  • @shannafranna3294
    @shannafranna3294 19 дней назад +1

    Thanks for generously sharing your knowledge with us. I’m in the “don’t have money for a professional haircut” crew so the fact you’d show us how to do it ourselves is very appreciated.

  • @kimberlyblackwell3324
    @kimberlyblackwell3324 Год назад +4

    THANK YOU! I can't afford a salon visit right now and desperately wanted this cut. I watched several tutorials but was still too scared to try it on myself. This video gave me the courage to give it a go. It was super easy and I LOVE my hair. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @lizramsey3056
    @lizramsey3056 3 года назад +31

    This is an unbelievably great haircut! I am not a big salon person to the extent that I usually feel uncomfortable there, and I just love to diy anything I can, so this was fabulous to see. My hair is pretty fine and thinning some so mine came out kind of Runaways/Joan Jett and I’m overjoyed! It’s the haircut I’ve been wishing for for years but thought it was too complicated… thanks to you it wasn’t. Very much appreciated!

  • @tigrepaws
    @tigrepaws Год назад +69

    I was literally crying when I came across your video. Thank you SO MUCH! I take care of my father who is 96 years old - it's a 24/7 effort and I really don't have the time to spend as I would like in a salon. I really appreciate your tutorial & so excited to try it when my father is napping😂

    • @chrissy1310
      @chrissy1310 Год назад +4

      Hi! @tigrepaws, I am taking care of my 88yr old mom while my dad has multiple knee surgeries. I did this cut this morning, know I am trying to figure out my shower plan for the day 😂. My mom is healthy but has memory loss. Not too bad! I hope your doing well on your end! Don't forget we can do this haircut in the method that we used in the 70's! Gather one ponytail at the top center of your head or literally on your forehead for an awesome layered haircut! Shout out !

  • @susantomes6721
    @susantomes6721 3 года назад +57

    Thank you Jake, you show great generosity in giving this in depth, easy to accomplish
    ,hair cutting tutorial. You are a star ⭐️ ❤️

    • @jakethompsonhair
      @jakethompsonhair  3 года назад +11

      I truly appreciate it Susan! You are so very welcome!

    • @ange2370
      @ange2370 2 года назад +2

      @@jakethompsonhair Hiya, I'm DEFINITELY determined to give this a go ! ,
      I love the shag look and I DEFINITELY need volume, this is 5he cut I've been searching for for years....but NEVER got.
      I'm absolutely terrified but I'll watch your tutorials (repeatedly) and go for the chop, please wish me luck 🙏 🤞

  • @susanmartin3762
    @susanmartin3762 7 месяцев назад +31

    Yay!!!!! The Shag has FINALLY COME BACK !! 1970S Here we come!! We love and miss you Farrah Fawcett!

    • @artsyfartsystuff4277
      @artsyfartsystuff4277 6 месяцев назад

      Farrah faucet didn't have the shag. She had feathered hair with the round flips in front.

  • @april.autobiographical.artist
    @april.autobiographical.artist Месяц назад +2

    Bingo! Omg, I Love it! ✂️ I cut my hair last night from one of your shag videos, but it wasn't a DYI, this morning I re-cut it with this video, it's way shorter but sassy and adorable! Thank you so much Jake, ❤ I just couldn't afford a salon, not in this economy. 😱

  • @kathrynnewbon2523
    @kathrynnewbon2523 Год назад +25

    I have been searching for layered, chunky, textured, shaggy-cut techniques for months and months. Finally!!!! I followed this tute last night and smashed it!!! I have spent thousands of dollars on haircuts to only walk out of salons having a "meh it'll do" feeling after, for years. I wish I found this tute before my wedding!!. The only change for me was curtain layers as opposed to a shorter fringe as I am not a fringe fan.
    Thank you!!

  • @shannonprickett4437
    @shannonprickett4437 2 года назад +2

    I JUST did this tutorial to my hair but cut it a bit longer about 2/3 inches longer and it turned out GORGEOUS! I was so nervous. I trust the process and couldn’t be happier! My husband was like, WOW. It was so fast too! Thank you so much! Favorite haircut ever.

  • @Jenneo7435
    @Jenneo7435 2 года назад +53

    I just found this video yesterday among many many others out there. This one seemed very simple and realistically possible to DIY. (I've watched others that obviously need someone to help you.) Anyway, I did it and it was fast and looks fantastic! I'm 65 and let my hair grow long and was tired of just tying it back or putting it on top of my head. I thought it would be fun to see how long it would grow. Wrong! I needed a change and this cut was IT! I feel 10 years younger and it is so easy to take care of. Thank you!!!!!

    • @kathysmoot2452
      @kathysmoot2452 2 года назад +1

      I'm a 63-year-old grandma with long dark thick hair and bangs I usually just throw it up on a bun or a high pony some little pieces out. I'd like to kind of do this layered a bit shorter look and was wondering if after this style cut can you still put it in a pony or a bun or is it just layered or short.

  • @vickiweiss311
    @vickiweiss311 2 года назад +8

    I just did this cut on myself....and WOW!!!! Love it, thanks a million for sharing!!!!

  • @kellyfloyd9261
    @kellyfloyd9261 4 месяца назад +1

    I've been looking everywhere for a cut I love..nobody around here knows how to do a real shag..we use to call it The Lioness shag..thank you so much..ill be watching your cuts!

  • @purejoules
    @purejoules 2 года назад +35

    I have curly hair and finding someone in my area to cut it the way I like is a challenge. It generally ends up looking like a triangle or too heavy on the bottom.
    Thanks for this. I tried it this morning and it turned out great!

    • @therealbubblegirl9586
      @therealbubblegirl9586 Год назад +1

      #JuliaMinds ... Thank you so much for sharing! I was wondering if this would work just as well with natural curly hair. I appreciate your comment. Is there anything I should know that may help as I begin to perform this cut on myself? 🙏💜

  • @sandranichols6193
    @sandranichols6193 2 года назад +1

    I’m so glad my daughter shared this with me. She has hair the length she can sit on and did this. It is so striking on her.

  • @monicalarson4615
    @monicalarson4615 3 года назад +13

    Jake thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your knowledge and wisdom of 25+ years of work experience. With those of us who as you said don' have the means to afford a haircut like this or don't want to include it in the budget. Your video it's truly fantastic. Your demonstration is so easy to follow. Your recommendation for cheaper tools to use and still look presentable it was music to my ears. I'll most definitely do this DIY before the holidays and have a very nice current look.

  • @nikkiszabo4440
    @nikkiszabo4440 Год назад +1

    I've watched many videos and decided to go with this one because the result was my favorite! I was trained as a hairstylist and used to give myself short razor cuts all the time but never dared to cut my hair when it was long since it took me 3 years to grow it out. I finally took the chance today after going back and forth for about a month. I was literally shaking after point cutting the first ponytail! The result though was amazing! I'm so happy I did it! It looks better than it did when I went to the salon a year ago to get long layers in my hair! It has so much movement and I still managed to maintain the length that I wanted. So happy I did this! Thank you!

  • @manonj7990
    @manonj7990 3 года назад +78

    I did this on myself just today and it came out insanely, amazingly perfect! I got the same chunky and straight scissors you linked that made my job so much easier. I went a little further and pulled the sides over towards my face and gave myself more texture and more layers around the face (like your other layering videos showed)! This was the first time ever cutting my own hair and man I nailed it with your tutorial! Thank you!

  • @Damaminka
    @Damaminka 2 месяца назад +1

    omgosh! It was with great fear and trepidation that I took scissors in hand....again. The last guy I followed my hair turned out like crap! Now I don't want to put the blame on the stylist. I prolly did something wrong. BUT I followed your instructions and I have a shag!! Thank you Jake!

  • @juleselaine9968
    @juleselaine9968 Год назад +16

    Like many others in these comments, I’ve come to this video after watching about a dozen prior. I was a little skeptical, but I am now finished on myself, and I am honestly obsessed with it! It really helps your waves/curls come to life. Thank you so much for this quick, easy, informative video!! I appreciate this so much ❤❤❤❤

  • @DeniseAldrich-s6n
    @DeniseAldrich-s6n 2 месяца назад

    I absolutely love the hairstyle, and the job you did. Thank you!

  • @davidvschoor
    @davidvschoor 3 года назад +6

    I just did this for my wife. Came out awesome!

    • @jakethompsonhair
      @jakethompsonhair  3 года назад +2

      Great to hear David! Glad I could help.

    • @davidvschoor
      @davidvschoor 3 года назад +1

      @@jakethompsonhair Many thanks from both her and me

  • @chelseabobula
    @chelseabobula 2 года назад +1

    This is the one!! I tried another shag tutorial on RUclips and it looked lackluster so I came to this video and tried it and wow I am so happy with how it turned out!! I like it more than most pro haircuts I’ve had for real!!Thank you so much for this!!

    • @chelseabobula
      @chelseabobula 2 года назад

      Also if anyone is wondering if they can do this without the fancy feather scissors the answer is yes, I didn’t have them so I used a little electric shaver I had. Next time I’m gonna get those scissors for sure.

  • @missscarling
    @missscarling 3 года назад +6

    Love this haircut! I did hairdressing in the past and started cutting my own hair and it's funny, before the pandemic everyone thought I was crazy! Now it's almost become a trend 😂😂

  • @ChaosRedWolf
    @ChaosRedWolf 2 года назад +1

    This was such an easy to follow video. My hair has been desperate for a trim/cut but I’ve not had the money. I had to improvise with a few things as I only had dog fur cutting scissors (hot water and isopropyl alcohol sterilised), a pointy wooden chopstick and a super wide tooth comb. But managed to make this tutorial work with great success on my super fine, thin curly hair. All the dead split dry ends are gone and I feel so much better and even better it looks great.
    Thank you again for such a wonderful tutorial.

  • @jaynestag95
    @jaynestag95 2 года назад +15

    I'm 55yrs now and only been to the hairdresser 3 times as it was a terrible cut...I know how I want it. I'm going to this scrag cut as it's beautiful. From Wales In Britain.👋

    • @Tarse63
      @Tarse63 6 месяцев назад

      Me too. In Wales- so going to try this 😊

  • @msalinasg
    @msalinasg 4 месяца назад

    I just did it and loved it!!! You just made me save tons on so so haircuts sometimes good sometimes just ok. I have curly hair and perfection is not needed, I just realized it and this is the perfect haircut I always love and have had a difficult time letting my hairdressers do for me, they always want to put some of their “creative” on my hair… this is my haircut thank you thank you thank you!!!

  • @sah5799
    @sah5799 3 года назад +4

    Thanks for this. I sent a video of you doing the modern shag to my hairdresser 💇‍♀️ and what I got was nothing like a shag. I tried this and even found where she had cut some layers a lot shorter on one side than the other. This technique is genius. I have never attempted to cut my own hair and even used this dry. It turned out great. Not perfect but lt looks better than what I came home with a week ago.

  • @seanbeckett4019
    @seanbeckett4019 2 года назад +13

    I searched "Joan Jett hair" and this video popped up. Anything that brings more 1982-era shag haircuts into the world, I'm in full support of 👍👍😉

  • @TammyLynn2466
    @TammyLynn2466 2 года назад +2

    Hey Jake, I definitely have to say that this is my favorite tutorial to help me cut my own hair. You already know that I've been doing My own hair for 30 some odd years But with this injury to my shoulder I can't cut it the way I normally do. Thanks again for a fantastic tutorial! 😘

  • @santasuki7221
    @santasuki7221 2 года назад +1

    I followed this video today and it looks so good! Not perfect perfect, I know, but super cool and full of movement. I let it air dry and my natural wave is showing a lot. Thank you so much!

  • @rebekahhiggs3292
    @rebekahhiggs3292 2 года назад +2

    Your production value is *chefs kiss* 🤌 Not to mention how conversational, and still educational you are!! Keep posting!!!

  • @yi4733
    @yi4733 Год назад +3

    I have always cut my own hair in layers. One day I went to a really good stylist. She said "who cut your hair, this is the most perfect haircut I have ever seen".

  • @leilani2109
    @leilani2109 2 года назад +1

    I just finished cutting my hair and I want to sat thank you for sharing your knowledge I love it!!

  • @KiroPhoto
    @KiroPhoto Месяц назад +5

    I once showed a stylist a reference photo so I could be assured we were on the same page. They nodded. I asked if they wanted me to leave the photo out on the tray. No, they were confidant they knew what I wanted. Cut ended up looking nothing like the reference photo. This scenario has replayed so many times in my life, I no longer go to salons for cuts. Now I can mess up my own cut for $0!😂 JK. I’m sure it will look great.

  • @bkubiak7316
    @bkubiak7316 Год назад

    Thank you I had resigned to just letting my hair grow because Noone ever did what I wanted, broke down 2 weeks ago, with a picture of a long shag like this and no not what I got so thank you I will be doing this in the morning, my hair has natural curl and this cut is so freeing and easy to do, had when I was in my late teens and had never found anyone able to do again. Thank you Thank you

  • @musicfreak69
    @musicfreak69 3 года назад +12

    @jake Thompson Can you demonstrate a DIY shag hair cut with a side part? So many shags are in the centre. I like my part off centre so I don't draw as much attention to my nose! Please help us side part girls! Thanks! PS I have wavy hair so I'm guessing I just leave my length a little longer? That is the tricky part as if I cut too short it will shrink up!

  • @kristinamarie5910
    @kristinamarie5910 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much! I injured my left wrist and do not have good use of that hand right now. I have layered long thick frizzy/curly hair and do not have an extra mirror to see in the back. Your DIY tutorial really helped! My hair is more manageable and even in it's layers again thanks to your hair cutting tricks.

  • @ummm8511
    @ummm8511 3 года назад +3

    Thanks for the awesome and simple tutorial. I have not found ANY stylist that can cut a shag the way we wore it back in the day and I have been chasing this cut for years. That is The only reason I try to do my own hair.. even though I have messed up up quite a bit, I can only blame myself. But looking at what my stylist did to my hair on Friday.... ugh... now I have to wait for it to grow out before cutting it again. I will try your way in a few weeks... if nothing else, it will be shorter

    • @Chahlie
      @Chahlie 2 года назад

      Ugh. I have an upcoming appointment at an expensive salon in another city, to get a modified shag on my Viking hair. Trying to stay positive but.... I'm just so sick of 40 years of hacking at it myself!

  • @needsmorecowbell1758
    @needsmorecowbell1758 5 месяцев назад

    wow thanks for this! My hair is thin, grows extremely fast, and in my area, the razor cut stylists cuts are 150+, and that's not even with any color services (which are 400+). It's totally worth it to me, but that also means I let my hair grow out for years w/o another visit....This helps for the inbetweens. I really appreciate it

  • @jessicapalmer3452
    @jessicapalmer3452 2 года назад +17

    Jake. I did it. I did your DIY shag makeover and used the feather razor you suggested and the Oribe spray wax which I love. I'm ordering the chunking scissors for when I go back to trim at some point. Your instructions were super easy to follow and the cut came out killer! I've been to a stylist twice trying to get this cut and you gave me the courage to go for it myself. I wanted to thank you for sharing.

  • @beverlyreese9588
    @beverlyreese9588 Год назад

    Beautiful haircut. I had been wearing my hair cut in this fashion since 1979. Now it is very hard to find any hairdresser that can do this cut. Thank you very much, I will try this.

  • @Chandal543
    @Chandal543 2 года назад +14

    One thing I’ve learned over the years is every single time I go to the salon to get my hair cut I get insulted and leave upset. I have THICK hair and went the last time to get a shag. Layers lots and lots of layers which I’ve worn for several years but my hair had grown way out. The girl said “no that will look horrible!” Then had 3 people standing around my hair chop chop chop. I left with the worst hair cut. I cried.
    If I’m going for a perm or color , sure. I’ll go and leave happy.
    One time I went to a random hairdresser.outside of my town. She cut my massive hair without wetting it. And took 5 minutes. I left with the best haircut ever! I asked why she didn’t wet it and she said it was easier to find the natural direction my hair liked to go. Something like that. That woman knew what she was doing. I’ll never find her again 😭 all I know is she worked in Kentucky

    • @abididubidi7815
      @abididubidi7815 3 месяца назад

      Try to find her again! Maybe youll be lucky :)

  • @KimDenise0000
    @KimDenise0000 Год назад +1

    I just cut 13 inches off my hair using this method, and I LOVE IT! Thank you!!

  • @debrapaparteys9045
    @debrapaparteys9045 2 года назад +3

    WOW. Thank you!!! Everyone is right!!! I've been cutting my own hair for 30 years because I got butchered! I LOVE this cut. I will try it. The last girl cut 4" off the back in a straight blunt cut. Aaaaaah. I look like a little schoolgirl. I'm going to fix that.

    • @Chahlie
      @Chahlie 2 года назад +2

      I think most hairstylists secretly hate their clients, at least that's how it feels... :(

  • @judyann1386
    @judyann1386 5 месяцев назад

    OMG! It worked.... I'm so happy. Thank you.

  • @myjoyousheart
    @myjoyousheart Год назад +12

    This is my favorite step-by-step hair-cutting video, and I've watched many of them! I've been cutting my own hair for the past year now! Thank you, Jake!

  • @Silrian
    @Silrian Год назад +1

    Really really thank you! :-) Greetings from Germany.

  • @AliceLee333
    @AliceLee333 3 года назад +19

    Used this technique today to give myself a shag haircut minus the fringe bangs. Instead I did side bangs, because I have a side part. It turned out great! Thanks! ❤️

    • @tarabarnes5949
      @tarabarnes5949 2 года назад +2

      i would love to see how yours turned out! I'm thinking of doing this with side swept bangs as well!

  • @EveretStacy
    @EveretStacy 11 месяцев назад

    Your video gave me confidence. I sectioned it off and just cut away. I love it thank you so much!!!

  • @tnicholas3030
    @tnicholas3030 3 года назад +7

    Jake 💕 love the content that your sharing.Really dig your sense of humor and your style 🥰

    • @jakethompsonhair
      @jakethompsonhair  3 года назад +2

      I appreciate that T.N. Nicholas! Thanks for the love!

  • @naniiieemusic
    @naniiieemusic 2 года назад +1

    i'm obsessed with this haircut, loved it!

    • @seanbeckett4019
      @seanbeckett4019 2 года назад

      I'm in full support of more shag haircuts in the world 😁😉👍

  • @lcogan65
    @lcogan65 2 года назад +15

    I did this cut on myself today, and I love it! I have 2A-2B wavy hair. The last time I asked for layers, the hairdresser did a slither cut all over it, and I hated it. This cut appealed to me because it doesn’t slice through the curls. I’m really looking forward to playing with different styles.

    • @nabel6499
      @nabel6499 2 года назад

      I have that texture too and I'm thinking about cutting it like this but I have really thick, coarse, frizzy hair, do you happen to have that type of hair too? I'm worried it would be too voluminous and crazy

    • @lcogan65
      @lcogan65 2 года назад

      @@nabel6499 No, my hair is average thickness and fine.

  • @MsCdnAngel
    @MsCdnAngel 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for this excellent video. I've been cutting my hair using the unicorn ponytail method for the last couple of years, but really want more of a shag look. I have long, curly hair and I am super excited to try this out! God bless.

  • @pink_gutz
    @pink_gutz 2 года назад +4

    Thank you so much for this tutorial! My haircut turned out perfect, it looks exactly the way I wanted it to 💜

  • @casperinsight3524
    @casperinsight3524 2 года назад +1

    Stunning shag 😎
    Luv to see a side, top and back view to see from all angles

  • @superflysquirrel
    @superflysquirrel 2 года назад +14

    Took me 20 minutes to do this haircut tonight and I love it! Thank you. This was the best tutorial out of the bunch that I researched ❤❤❤

  • @aq2490
    @aq2490 Год назад

    Woooooow that’s awesome! I’d go to a professional but I’ve gotten too many terrible haircuts from so called professionals. Love this thank you

  • @MamaGenn
    @MamaGenn 2 года назад +5

    Thank you from an anxiety sufferer,,I think I could actually do this. Going to a salon is very difficult.
    Some of us have mental health issues and find it hard to go to a salon

  • @YesItis1776
    @YesItis1776 Год назад

    Just did it! Came out exactly the way I wanted. My hair was down to my waste and I was a bit worried, but I only went a few inches, okay maybe 4, but it feels and looks so much better! Thank you. Perfect video tutorial. ( I watched the video at least 4 times before doing).

  • @cindymarshall2962
    @cindymarshall2962 3 года назад +9

    You don’t show how to determine the length when you cut the sides ponytails?

    • @rls2229
      @rls2229 2 года назад +3

      I think it depends on where you want your shortest layer to begin, and you should also consider if you have waves or curls, because when dry it will make the layer even shorter.

  • @KatErina-ii6ru
    @KatErina-ii6ru 2 года назад +1

    Just a photography POV.. it would be really helpful to have those lights behind you turned off and you standing in front of a more solid light colored backdrop especially if you’re wearing a black shirt and the hair is darker. With the lights, and your dark shirt it was a little hard to see the actual hair. BUT beautiful haircut! Definitely gonna try it on myself ❤️👩🏻‍🦰💗

  • @shainicole5092
    @shainicole5092 2 года назад +5

    I found an entire set with shears, textirizing shears, a comb, and a guarded razor and 2 hair clips for less than $13 on amazon.

  • @TalLeGal
    @TalLeGal 17 дней назад

    Love this! I have to go buy the chunky scissors!✂️

  • @heather5926
    @heather5926 2 года назад +8

    This looks beautiful and is exactly what I want...would have been nice to see the back view as well during this tutorial. Thank you so much! xxx

  • @myrtlemaesimmons
    @myrtlemaesimmons 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this!! Exactly what I've been looking for as we are not going to salons quite yet due to COVID. Appreciate your generosity and professionalism in sharing. God bless.

  • @meleyaa
    @meleyaa 3 года назад +7

    Hi Jake!
    This cut is absolutely amazing 😍I would love to do it on my own head cos (as u mentioned earlier in the video) it's soooo difficult to find a hairdresser who can make this kind of hairstyle. I've tried many of them but all failed and I did not get what I exactly wanted😕😞So finally I gave up looking for professional. It's time to control my destiny by myself 😀
    I am just wondering would this cut work on fine hair??🤔🤔🤨🤨Or anyone in the comment section done it before???🙂
    Many thanx and please do not give up making fab tutorials like this💇💇💇

    • @yurib6753
      @yurib6753 2 года назад +1

      I cut my hair using this tutorial except I cut my bangs up to my nose it looks great :) you should try it carefully I took hours

    • @cyndhar4841
      @cyndhar4841 17 дней назад

      Where is your salon located?

  • @laceybrooks836
    @laceybrooks836 3 месяца назад

    This was so great!! Thank you for sharing this easy process! You rock! :)

  • @annettegaston6631
    @annettegaston6631 3 года назад +8

    Very cool cut, but it would have been nice to see the back too. Thank you!

  • @ladyevil2922
    @ladyevil2922 2 года назад

    I am 50 and I have been cutting my own hair since I was like 15...love layered hair!!

  • @Gypsymoonshine-s3h
    @Gypsymoonshine-s3h 2 года назад +5

    I absolutely love this video!!!❤ I bin doing this for years...but trying to find a Hairdresser that knows how to do it....uggghhh!!! I have left salons not happy.....your amazing!!! Absofukinloutly....thank you :)

  • @dcrawford7516
    @dcrawford7516 Год назад

    Thank you, Jake!! I have DIY my hair for years and I'm impressed with your video using the rubber band technique. Yes, I have had people ask me where I got my cuts and they were shocked to hear that I do it myself. (note: no beauty school training) Now I can direct them to your RUclips channel. Again, thank you for a great video!!😀👏

  • @alexandravanessabento5154
    @alexandravanessabento5154 2 года назад +8

    Saw the video, couldn't wait to try it, so I did!!! It really worked and it also corrected some huge errors that I have done in the past with the scissors. Thank you so much Jake, for taking the time to make the video and for sharing your knowledge and brilliant teaching with us! *****

  • @christinezwicke1002
    @christinezwicke1002 2 года назад

    Simply elegant!!!! Love your presentation...light-hearted, yet technically soooo on point.

    • @jakethompsonhair
      @jakethompsonhair  2 года назад

      Thank you so much Christine! And thanks for that comment!

  • @pamelaluttrell4959
    @pamelaluttrell4959 2 года назад +5

    I have naturally curly hair and have tried hair salons over the years to get the shaggy style I like for my hair. The cut never turns out like I like it so I just do it myself. If it turns out wrong and I get mad then I only have myself to blame and didn't have to pay for it. Haha. I've recently let my hair grow a lot longer and the layers are weighed down. I watched a lot of tutorials that although the end result was gorgeous they are professionals and know about angles, methods, etc. These instructions are simple and easy to follow and I feel confident that I can follow them to recut the layers in my hair without losing too much of the length. Thanks for sharing! :)

  • @hilarywilliams9059
    @hilarywilliams9059 Год назад

    Talk about trusting the process! 😅 I’ve just launched a fashion brand which means I need to look good, but lack the funds
    THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO! I LOOK LIKE A ROCKSTAR!

  • @aimster2084
    @aimster2084 3 года назад +15

    How did you decide on the second cuts- how long to make them? Are they supposed to align to a guide, like the fringe length? It looked like the back part was cut using the second part(s) as a length guide, but you kind of went too fast for me to see for sure. I'm just looking for some guidance on the cutting lengths, once the fringe length has been established. Can you help? Thank you!

    • @sharonlatour6230
      @sharonlatour6230 2 года назад +2

      fringe length, pull the sides up up match the length of the fringe. leave it in the rubber bands, then the back, do the same, using the length from the sides, leave in the rubber bands, as you do this.

    • @aimster2084
      @aimster2084 2 года назад +1

      @@sharonlatour6230 thank you for this clarification!

    • @sharonlatour6230
      @sharonlatour6230 2 года назад

      @@aimster2084 You're welcome! xo

  • @kimmypresley6621
    @kimmypresley6621 6 месяцев назад

    Thank you soooooooo much!! I’ve seen so many tutorials and they were so complicated. This I had done in no time and it came out great!! I would highly recommend. ❤❤

  • @TruthSeekerNC
    @TruthSeekerNC Год назад +5

    I appreciate professionals like you who realize that sometimes going to a stylist is an issue and does something to help. I rarely leave home but It doesn't mean that I don't want pretty hair. I will be trying this. Thank you! ❤️ 🙏

  • @JClove360
    @JClove360 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for this video! I just cut my teen daughter's hair by following your steps and she absolutely love it💖

  • @kimadams1868
    @kimadams1868 Год назад +4

    I've been wanting this look for YEARS and no stylist has been able to look at the many pictures I show them and replicate it.
    So after much RUclips surfing I landed on this video and turned to my husband and said, "I want you to cut my hair." Now I have a LOT of hair so manoeuvring it wet into the required ponytails took a lot of work. And he made sure that the parts were extremely precise. Before each big snip he'd ask me, "Are you SURE?" Of course I said yes because I trust him and I trusted what I was seeing on this video.
    It turned out AMAZING, so much so that I posted a before and after on my Facebook profile. My friends were amazed and jokingly asked if he's taking clients! (He's an electrician! 🤣)
    Of course I will still go to a salon for color, but I will save us the almost $150 it's been costing me to manage my mane and let my sweety play with my haircuts from now on. THANK YOU for this video!! 🙏

  • @stephaniemotta3912
    @stephaniemotta3912 Год назад

    I just found this tutorial and did it myself and I absolutely LOVE IT!!!!❤

  • @NanYatesNews
    @NanYatesNews 3 месяца назад +4

    I am going to save this video! I am 68 and you made me look 48 only with hair like I had when I was 18! The last hairdresser I saw, I even asked him to watch a video on how to cut a shag (a different video). At about :15 he says, “oh yeah, I can do that”. Then he proceeded to give me a PAGEBOY. That's the only haircut these people know!
    But I did this cut to myself a few months ago and my freaking hair STILL looks incredible!
    IF it works a 2nd time then it won’t be a fluke and I’m donating 💰!
    I’ll keep you posted! THANK YOU

  • @katjaschmidt8455
    @katjaschmidt8455 2 года назад

    So thank you for this clip, i spent a lot money for hairderssers and the cut was always boring and never that what i want, thank you so much, after years i feel good aftera haircut by myself

  • @xxHALAXARxx
    @xxHALAXARxx 2 года назад +6

    Thank you SO MUCH for this tutorial! I just cut my hair and it looks awesome. It’s really very kind of you to share your knowledge, like you said, we can’t all afford to get pampered and go to professionals, but everybody likes to look and feel beautiful.

  • @skellingtonstar74
    @skellingtonstar74 2 года назад

    🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 yay!!! just did this DYI cut on my daughter. She totally loved it!!!! Thank you so much!!!

  • @iiglesias7651
    @iiglesias7651 2 года назад +4

    So I NEVER!! EVER !! comment on anyone's video. Specially on diy. But I tried this method and I'm absolutely on love with my hair!!!! Thank you sooooo much for your precise easy steps. I am forever grateful to you. No one has ever been able to do my hair just like I want it. And for you to be able to explain it and just make it so easy to do. I'm totally amazed. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!!!!!!!!!

  • @heathenvvitch4232
    @heathenvvitch4232 2 года назад +1

    I did and it looks amazing 😌 thank you so much

  • @louise-mariec.7414
    @louise-mariec.7414 5 месяцев назад +3

    I used my Nursing school trauma shears during a mental breakdown and got a great outcome hahaha

  • @astraeamitsane3314
    @astraeamitsane3314 Год назад

    Thank you so much for this! It worked so well and was super simple to do. I love how easy it is to adjust once you take the rubber bands out also. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

  • @sandietigert4019
    @sandietigert4019 2 года назад +15

    Also LOVE a hair dresser not intimidated by customers wanting to do their own hair! ❤❤❤