How to Jagged Cut Men's Hair

Co-authored by Marius Morf

Last Updated: September 30, 2022

A jagged cut is a fun, casual style many men love. It's actually fairly simple to jagged cut men's hair with a razor tool and a small comb. Start with lower layer of hair and then brush out the top section. Finish by cutting the bangs across in a somewhat uneven fashion. When you're done, you should be left with a cute, casual look.

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Cutting the Lower Layer

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Brush all the hair to one side. Take a comb and gently brush the all of the man's hair to a single side. Push the hair to the side where the hair is naturally thicker.^{[1]
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- It can help to start with slightly damp hair, as it's easier to maneuver.
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Separate your first section. Make a part on one side of the head that's roughly level with the top of the forehead. Push the top half of the hair upward, exposing the bottom layer.^{[2]
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- If the man's hair is on the longer side, secure the upper layer of hair with clips.
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Lift a sub-section of hair up with your thumb and index finger. Keep your thumb directly behind your index finger and place fingers on the top of the hair. Sandwich a sub-section of hair, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, between your thumb and index finger and your remaining fingers. This helps keep the hair secure as you cut.^{[3]
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Cut a half inch from the end of the sub-section. Take your razor cutting tool and hold it perpendicular to the strand of hair. Make a sawing motion and work your way down the strand, removing about .5 inches (1.3 cm) from the end of the hair. Then, release the section.^{[4]
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- Avoid using shears since they'll give your hair a blunt cut.
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Keep cutting until you've trimmed the bottom layer. Work backwards towards the nape of the neck. Continue to secure sub-sections of hair about 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide. Use your razor tool to trim about .5 inches (1.3 cm) from the end of each sub-section. This will create naturally jagged layers in the bottom layer of hair.^{[5]
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Adding Additional Layers

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Section off hair near the front of the head. Comb the top layer of hair forward so it falls over the forehead. Comb as much hair forward as you can, letting the hair fall as naturally as possible to keep the look casual.^{[6]
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Snip off about a half an inch of hair. Secure about half the hair that's falling over the forehead between your fingers, leaving the tips sticking out from the top of your fingers. Use your razor to make a series of quick cuts, snipping off just the tips of the hair.^{[7]
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Make uneven cuts. To make the quick, somewhat uneven cuts, comb your razor through the hair while pressing your thumb gently against the razor's blade. This should remove the hair in a jagged fashion.^{[8]
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Trim the hair in front in an uneven fashion. The other half of the hair falling over the head should be cut into somewhat uneven bangs. Comb the hair forward at an angle, so it slants over the front of the head towards the side you trimmed earlier. Moving in the natural direction of this angle, make a series of small cuts by combing your razor through just the tips of the hair. This should create a natural jagged look in the bangs.^{[9]
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Avoiding Common Mistakes

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Use scissors if you're new to cutting hair. Razors can be fairly sharp and those inexperienced with hair can cut themselves on the blade. If you feel uncomfortable using a razor, make jagged cuts with a small pair of scissors instead.^{[10]
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Make sure to trim at an angle. When trimming the hair, make sure to hold the razor at a slight angle. This ensures that the layers come out jagged and somewhat uneven, as is appropriate for the style.^{[11]
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Do not use a dull razor. If your razor feels dull, sharpen it before cutting hair.^{[12]
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- If it takes several snips to remove hair, your razor probably needs sharpening.