How I cut my own hair for 10 years

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❤️ This video is something quite different! Today I'm going to show you how I've been cutting my own hair for the last 10 years. This is just a simple method that has worked for me for many years, I'm by no means a professional and am not at all saying that this is the best method!
Learning to cut my own hair has helped me to:
1. Save money as a student both through high school and medical school.
2. Be able to cut my hair whenever and wherever I wanted to - saving time and faff from haircutting appointments.
3. Be able to cut my own hair during lockdown!
4. Not worry about having to find (and trust!) a new hairdresser.
I actually filmed this around 6 months ago while I was still in my final year of medical school, but I hesitated to upload it as I wasn't sure it would be of value to anyone as I'm no expert. I decided to pull the trigger and just upload it anyway - in the hopes that it will at least be somewhat interesting / entertaining to someone, or might help at least one person to find the benefits of cutting their own hair!
As I said in the video, take care if cutting your hair for the first time - cut less rather than more! You can always go back and trim more later (one of my favourite things about cutting your own hair!) - but you can't put it back on if you cut too much :)
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» Timestamps ⏱️
00:00 why I'm making this video
02:00 what I'll talk about
02:31 equipment
04:24 main length cut
06:26 layer cut
07:14 front frond trim
07:45 blow dry and styling
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  • @juhayraagama1144
    @juhayraagama1144 Жыл бұрын

    Sis your hair literally looks so elegant 😭😭😭

  • @Sail17
    @Sail17 Жыл бұрын

    wow it always legit looks so professionally finished. can tell youve been at this for 10 yrs!

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you so much, so sweet of you! 😊 There was a lot of trial and error in the early years haha! 😂

  • @sugan6018
    @sugan6018 Жыл бұрын

    I’ve been wanting to cut my own hair for years..excited to try this method out and see how it works. Thanks Izzy!

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    Amazing! Let me know how it goes, hope it works well for you too 😊❤

  • @ivanxyz1
    @ivanxyz1 Жыл бұрын

    You are too modest. I actually thought you went to a professional hair stylist when I first found your channel. So you can imagine my surprise when I found this video. Thank you for sharing.

  • @bramaja8048
    @bramaja8048 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a male and I also cut my own hair for the last 8-9 or 10 years.. I've been using trimming scissors, exactly the same as the one shown in this video.. I do agree about the flexibility in doing your hair by yourself.. Being having relatively short hair, I still have to have my hair cut by a Barber once every two or so years though..

  • @Joyjulez
    @Joyjulez Жыл бұрын

    I tried it today and it worked out great and was so much easier and quicker than techniques I used before. Thank you :)

  • @konradnoises
    @konradnoises Жыл бұрын

    I don’t even have long hair. And yet, here I am, watching because I get hypnotized by your smile 😂

  • @pyrofut7105

    @pyrofut7105

    Жыл бұрын

    Simp

  • @zhihenglou
    @zhihenglou Жыл бұрын

    I tried cutting my hair before, but I ended up in this cycle of cutting it shorter and shorter to make up for previous mistakes! After 1+ hour, I finished with very short and uneven hair. My flatmate saw this, had a good laugh and came to the rescue. He helped trim my hair as best he could and we had a great time bonding over this very short haircut. This is a great memory, but I've learnt to go to my barber. After all, holding a hand mirror to see the reflection of your back head in the front mirror whilst cutting with another hand requires a lot of skill!

  • @leonardohamdany1123

    @leonardohamdany1123

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah bruh haha, it’s easy for girls to do it herself, not the same for us

  • @ashrise

    @ashrise

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw a trick that could help : put a mirror on the door of your bathroom, it should face the mirror above the sink. This trick is also helpful to dye the back of your hair.

  • @anurakphasomdee7610
    @anurakphasomdee7610 Жыл бұрын

    Good to listen and feel comfortable. Very nice.

  • @shwumeihuang6576
    @shwumeihuang6576 Жыл бұрын

    Love it! I actually have my haircut every after couple of months. Btw, Izzy I hope you also have podcast 😊😊 I love listening to your inspiring stories.

  • @eieigo
    @eieigo Жыл бұрын

    That’s an audacious idea! I have recently been thinking having a hair cut, and just decided to cut my hair by myself 👍

  • @eieigo

    @eieigo

    Жыл бұрын

    And I just failed😂😂 it was satisfying, though😂😂😂

  • @drakewauters2109
    @drakewauters2109 Жыл бұрын

    Such a great spirit.

  • @Nancymusic1717
    @Nancymusic17172 ай бұрын

    You are soo pretty Izzy❤

  • @danielchase9583
    @danielchase9583 Жыл бұрын

    This is very interesting because although I'm a man I have long hair and I also cut my own hair but not to the degree that you do, probably because I'm too lazy, but I would have never guessed that you cut and style your own hair. Impressive and I mean that.🙂👏

  • @RenatoToldo-zs3tx
    @RenatoToldo-zs3tx3 ай бұрын

    Wow great idea ❤

  • @ertw1
    @ertw1 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Izzy!

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for watching Joe! :)

  • @normmansor1313
    @normmansor1313 Жыл бұрын

    Been cutting my own hair since December 2012, coming to 10 years now. Buying that set of hair clippers at the Harvey Norman warehouse clearance sale had to be one of the best purchases I made. Been cutting my own hair since then and have never looked back. In fact I look better cutting my own hair myself.

  • @Ddorothyy
    @Ddorothyy Жыл бұрын

    I hope you do makeup tutorials. Love your everyday look😍

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    I might do one soon! :) Thanks for the suggestion

  • @bonniesue1273
    @bonniesue1273 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing this. I will definitely try it. btw I really like your voice, makes me feel so relaxed.

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    😊 thank you so much!! Let me know how it goes! ❤

  • @wataruruful
    @wataruruful Жыл бұрын

    I just tried and it was so easy :))) I especially like the layering technique .Thanks so much for sharing 💕😊

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    Aw so happy to hear it worked well for you!! 🥰😊

  • @46mieux
    @46mieux Жыл бұрын

    It is your inner beauty that shines. ❤

  • @noname-sq1sn
    @noname-sq1sn Жыл бұрын

    Hi Izzy, I couldn't get my eyes off of you! You look amazing and the quality of your videos looks great! May I ask what kind of camera are you using?

  • @wallacebai9535
    @wallacebai9535 Жыл бұрын

    Love it, just like me before! Unexpectedly, beautiful girl also cut your own hair by yourself!

  • @rayian5891
    @rayian5891 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this. I just tried it and it worked great. I love your channel, by the way

  • @Pensive_Impact
    @Pensive_Impact Жыл бұрын

    Wow nice video. I don't think I'll ever cut my own hair (maybe I will try after this), but I really enjoyed how you explained everything, and your cadence. Don't worry about changing up your style, still looks good, and it suits your face really well. Subscroobed.

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @SoumilSahu
    @SoumilSahu Жыл бұрын

    I keep my hair very short, so I've never cut it myself, cuz any little mistake gets amplified (or maybe I'm finding excuses for my laziness lol). But this is great for people who have longer hair!

  • @milkywaychild9053
    @milkywaychild9053 Жыл бұрын

    ❤you just have the loveliest voice. Your hair is pretty nice toooo✌️

  • @harmane.c.4033
    @harmane.c.4033 Жыл бұрын

    Even without a single hair, i bet you would still looking fabulous Such a quenn

  • @3rdeyevlogs335
    @3rdeyevlogs335 Жыл бұрын

    You are brilliant and awesome

  • @meoryuinwhaung1164
    @meoryuinwhaung1164 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing self cutting hair tips. i also have started cutting my own hair ever since of pandemic lockdown. It would be great if you may share your makeup tips too. I love your make up too! :)

  • @paullee4210
    @paullee4210 Жыл бұрын

    You always look good.

  • @RC-ws7sk
    @RC-ws7sk Жыл бұрын

    You are perfect with a capital P. Impeccable. A dream woman for sure💯💪

  • @bertyaustin
    @bertyaustin Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely amazing you are

  • @temsumongbalongchar1162
    @temsumongbalongchar1162 Жыл бұрын

    Izzy amazing talent

  • @Alexander.99
    @Alexander.995 ай бұрын

    You look stunning

  • @tinytron
    @tinytron11 ай бұрын

    we need a make up tutorial now ! you’re so beautiful seriously

  • @einblutwolf5356
    @einblutwolf5356 Жыл бұрын

    I would have never had thunk it! I cut my own hair also, but I just grow it all out one length after having shaved it all off every 2-3 years (donating purposes). I would trust you with cutting my hair any day.

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww wow that's amazing that you do that to donate it! And thank you!!

  • @Terminator2310
    @Terminator2310 Жыл бұрын

    Your hair always looks amazing!

  • @turkicrecipes
    @turkicrecipes Жыл бұрын

    I actually need you to share the links of the tops you wear, because they are all so gorgeous!

  • @colbykultgen2059
    @colbykultgen2059 Жыл бұрын

    How many other hidden talents do you have Izzy 😮

  • @sylhetirannaghor
    @sylhetirannaghor Жыл бұрын

    Im from Bangladesh...I love and like your sweet voice❤️

  • @itsmapleman
    @itsmapleman Жыл бұрын

    Grew my hair out and trim it myself to keep it shoulder length. I remember a coworker who used to cut his own hair too. Dude was pretty good at it. 👌🏽

  • @pbateman1234
    @pbateman1234 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Izzy, what hair type is your hair (e.g: straight and oily) and how often do you wash/shampoo/condition your hair? Thanks.

  • @devinmusicstudio
    @devinmusicstudio Жыл бұрын

    An other beautifull and usefull skill from you. This is not the light that shines on your hair. This is the light that reflects the colour of your hair 😎😍

  • @rosp8375
    @rosp8375 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting video izzy!!! Gorgeous ❤💜💙

  • @Alex.8081
    @Alex.8081 Жыл бұрын

    Luv your hair and style too! I also cut my own hair and everything you said is right on point! 👍🙂

  • @approofarm
    @approofarm Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I’m learning English from your videos!

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    😊💓

  • @usagiichi
    @usagiichi Жыл бұрын

    What happens between the unicorn hair tying and the flipping of the hair over to layer cut it? Cant seem to figure out how the unicorn tying transits to the backflipping of hair before we cut it for the layers! 🤭❤️

  • @werayutsapso2764
    @werayutsapso2764 Жыл бұрын

    Good morning 👍👍 thank you very much 👏🍇🍇👏👏

  • @elainer8288
    @elainer8288 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! I could swear you hair was cut by a professional! It looks perfect!

  • @qingyun163
    @qingyun163 Жыл бұрын

    Wow,how talented you are! I am even unable to dress up properly!

  • @jadenguyen8771
    @jadenguyen87712 ай бұрын

    I did not see the part you cut your bang. Could you please add that? And have you considered to use a hair dryer brush instead of using both a hair dryer wirh a brush?

  • @kahhengyeong7947
    @kahhengyeong7947 Жыл бұрын

    I'm a normal guy with typically short hair but I'm inspired and trying to figure how this might work on guys with short hair :)

  • @cschong9677
    @cschong9677 Жыл бұрын

    The smartest and prettier lady I have seen so far on youtube :-) Your video reminded me of my past when I was studying in The City University, London My flat mate and I helped cut each other's hair to save cost! Eventually, I had to cut my own hair using two mirrors, because my flat mate was not happy with my hair cut

  • @AnnieTaylorChen
    @AnnieTaylorChen3 ай бұрын

    I also cut my own, but mine is a bit disaster. I guess I have to try that tie under the chin method, but that also means my hair needs to grow a bit longer to reach that.

  • @liamnizan5594
    @liamnizan5594 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 👍👍👍

  • @vincentchang4444
    @vincentchang4444 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, it's amazing and interesting ! How much time you spend when you cut your hair ?😉

  • @kaseding
    @kaseding Жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous💯

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @girijamrd2022
    @girijamrd2022 Жыл бұрын

    Good ❤❤ message

  • @user-ur5uj4mb9c
    @user-ur5uj4mb9c Жыл бұрын

    I feel you are diffrent... 💎

  • @hast..
    @hast.. Жыл бұрын

    You have such perfect hair. Overall the most perfect girl I've ever seen.

  • @jurardauric7925
    @jurardauric7925 Жыл бұрын

    Interesting video izzy 🤔💭 btw your hair is cute like for real 😂 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jurard! :)

  • @coleen012
    @coleen0123 ай бұрын

    Any chance to include bangs?

  • @missdianas7192
    @missdianas7192 Жыл бұрын

    Usually I buy coupons to get a cheap haircut as it's really getting expensive where I live, include 15% tips, 15% tax, gas or a bus, and the result varies from salon to salon. The last time I had a really bad experience with a new cheap salon, where an owner wanted to charge me more than the coupon price saying I had 2 cm more in length than their coupon price tag. I was pissed and went away not willing to pay more. So, I went to aliexpress and bought everything I could to trim my hair, even a hair ruler. Yes, aliexpress has everything you can even imagine. I bought a "japanese" set of scissors, and they are fanstastic! I will definitely learn to cut my bang, straighten my hair a little bit. I also recommend.learning this skill especially if you have little girls at home who have simple hair styles and you can easily see what you cut. 😉

  • @larryt4156
    @larryt4156 Жыл бұрын

    非常喜欢你的视频!!!

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    谢谢你啦 🙏😊❤

  • @dac8939
    @dac8939 Жыл бұрын

    Agree. I was worried at first as just by default always paid and never thought about this until always having Bad hairdressersand wasting time parking, driving there. Bought everything needed for under £30 amazon and learned from youtube. After about 3 attempt was better than any hairdresser had been to and did it in under 15 mins for a great professional look. Saves huge amount of time - normal took about 1.5 hrs drive hairdresser, parking, waiting, traffic etc.

  • @cayplusconnects
    @cayplusconnects Жыл бұрын

    I can relate to this💯; the thought of looking for a new hairdresser (trusted w experience), convenience of doing the cut anytime at home, and skip the line up or calls for an appointment. Great vid!💇✂️👍

  • @user-pf1xw3sl3z
    @user-pf1xw3sl3z Жыл бұрын

    Nice ..my dream ..

  • @BroAiman7779
    @BroAiman7779 Жыл бұрын

    Wow great..wise..excellent and good job..enjoy your life my dear friend❤😍👍👌

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 😊

  • @edgartorace5934
    @edgartorace5934 Жыл бұрын

    So proud of u... Congrats

  • @taram.3578
    @taram.3578 Жыл бұрын

    Can I have your tutorial makeup I really love it

  • @julie.b8283
    @julie.b82835 ай бұрын

    how to cut your fringe?

  • @g.c955
    @g.c955 Жыл бұрын

    I think cutting your own hair when you are young is a pretty desirable personal character 😁

  • @grandiosa86
    @grandiosa8610 ай бұрын

    I am not able to cut my hair as pretty as yours, but corona time teached me how to cut myself.

  • @zeroparity1491
    @zeroparity1491 Жыл бұрын

    Izzy, I am not sure if anyone has mentioned this to you, but since you are half Chinese, you should consider learning Cantonese and come to Hong Kong next year to compete in Miss Hong Kong Pageant 2023. With that beautiful face and smile of yours I am confident you will make it to top three if not the first.

  • @jinarose5374

    @jinarose5374

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m pretty sure with her brains and poise, she’s not interested in flaunting her body or wishes to butter up execs to be an actress for TVB.

  • @zeroparity1491

    @zeroparity1491

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jinarose5374 I guess Ms Rose never go to beach or sunbathing in a bikini. Miss Hong Kong contest has come a long way. What you are describing are long gone dark ages. If you check Miss Hong Kong Wiki you will find that just two years ago Lisa-Marie Tse, also half Chinese, won the contest and had a couple of years of fun at TVB and is now back in Scotland continuing her nursing career. In 2015, an even more intelligent, academically, than Izzy, lady from HK named Louisa Mak, who also happened to be a Cantabrigian, also won the contest. There is more to life than what meets the eye.

  • @sebastiananointed2736
    @sebastiananointed2736 Жыл бұрын

    Adicione legenda em inglês por favor!

  • @MillerTheOfficialGaming
    @MillerTheOfficialGaming9 ай бұрын

    I'm going on 5 years

  • @rockymax8271
    @rockymax8271 Жыл бұрын

    this is amazing,i must try to cut my hair one day. and you are so cute so Attractive.

  • @user-tq9py2of1e
    @user-tq9py2of1e Жыл бұрын

    I have three reasons for watching your videos. One thing is I like English, and I can watch a beautiful and intellectual lady . Then, your contents are also interesting. It's so lucky to see you and listen to your beautiful English every day, supporting you from Japan.

  • @moon-yj2ur
    @moon-yj2ur Жыл бұрын

    it was interesting😀

  • @dr.rehmatullah9115
    @dr.rehmatullah9115 Жыл бұрын

    You so sweet izzy and l really like your videos 😘keep it up izzy

  • @liamnizan5594
    @liamnizan5594 Жыл бұрын

    I just love you so much 🥰🥰

  • @IzzySealey

    @IzzySealey

    Жыл бұрын

    aww thank you so much!! glad to have you here

  • @xBTTN
    @xBTTN Жыл бұрын

    How do u cut your fringe

  • @irisdeng2304
    @irisdeng2304 Жыл бұрын

    I have my hair cut from 2020, its amazing experience, I can do whatever style i like... its looks really great....❣

  • @swii3781
    @swii3781 Жыл бұрын

    i love your voice

  • @thetswe6028
    @thetswe6028 Жыл бұрын

    💛

  • @rosdykurpong
    @rosdykurpong Жыл бұрын

    Princess cut hair

  • @omarjanudin
    @omarjanudin Жыл бұрын

    lucky for you..

  • @jackkhesoh2531
    @jackkhesoh2531 Жыл бұрын

    I love yo smile😊 Izzy.. O

  • @killersha4635
    @killersha4635 Жыл бұрын

    She's so cute

  • @shammuk02
    @shammuk02 Жыл бұрын

    長得漂亮 頭髮怎麼剪都好看

  • @ciptalagudanhiburan
    @ciptalagudanhiburan8 ай бұрын

    So smart sis.... amazing

  • @bradleyfynn2326
    @bradleyfynn2326 Жыл бұрын

    I am just here for your voice

  • @su7486
    @su7486 Жыл бұрын

  • @wanggeorge3065
    @wanggeorge3065 Жыл бұрын

    Hello are you from Uk?

  • @mindhappy912
    @mindhappy912 Жыл бұрын

    Do you think Cambridge University is a good medical school? What are your thoughts on the video? How could the university better reach out to people who do not think they like studying medicine?

  • @ashikihsan1946
    @ashikihsan1946 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Izzy Sealey, This is an important video of you about cutting your hair and hair dressing. You are really great as a real hairdresser to have a good knowledge of hairstyling your video is important for all the women Izzy

  • @eustaquiozambrano2974
    @eustaquiozambrano2974 Жыл бұрын

    Good job teacher. Thanks a bunch for it. You are so beautiful, by the way where are you from? Have a nice Night from Madrid spain 👍

  • @dukejr2008
    @dukejr2008 Жыл бұрын

    You are so pretty! I am following in love with you ❤️💐

  • @jaspreetanttal8032
    @jaspreetanttal80327 ай бұрын

    Recently i started to watch your videos so that i can improve my listening skill and can do well to crack the ielts exam .....❤ Thx alot