The layer (it wasn’t even layers, huhu!) was too sharp so I tried to soften it a bit and add more tiers. I had so much hair on the sink (don’t worry, there was a layer of plastic to keep it from clogging the drain) that I started to worry that I’m doing it wrong and that I’m well above my “buffer”. I decided to put down the shears and just call my go-to hair stylist, Nick (who really deserves a separate blog entry, hehe!).
Well, in fairness, he said it wasn’t so bad and that I had “potential”. Upon seeing him style my hair and work those scissors, I told him that potential or not, I’d leave it to professionals from now on. Sure, I’d most likely still trim my hair from time to time (but I’m really hoping I don’t get anymore split ends!), but a full fledged haircut? Na-uh. The above iPhone photos do not do Nick’s hair magic (and my new layers!) any justice.
Here are some take-away tips and learnings on cutting your own hair:
1) If you’re just going to trim your ends, go for it! For proper re-styling though, it might be better to head to the nearest salon or ensure that the person who’ll do it (you or someone else) has done it before.
2) Make sure you use proper scissors. If not hair shears, make sure it’s really, really, really sharp. Paper scissors do not cut it (pun intended). You’ll end up with more split-ends if you use any ordinary pair. *shudders*
3) Cutting (as in styling) hair is NOT easy. It may seem like it, but it’s a lot more trickier than you think. As my boyfriend says, there’s a reason people charge for it. For peace of mind, leave it to the pros.
4) Don’t worry, it’ll grow back. Just keep telling yourself that if things are not looking too good.
5) PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!! BWAHAHAHA >:) I have a funny feeling there’ll be a part two to this!
What about you?? Have you ever cut your own hair? Is it something you’ll consider doing? Let me know and maybe give me a tip or two!
Madness hahaha ur hair looks the same! !! No difference ???
Yaaaa! And the best part is, we put the hair in a box for disposal, and your mum ended up opening that box. ööö Super embarrassing!! Hahaha