\nHey Reg, how come your hair is still so long after cutting a chunk of it?<\/b> I actually have no idea. Hahaha I’m guessing it’s just the angle, and the sides are actually much thinner than the before. I should’ve took a photo of the back – next time!<\/div>\n
\nThe layer (it wasn’t even layers<\/i>, 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!).<\/p>\n
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\nWell, 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.<\/p>\n
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Here are some take-away tips and learnings on cutting your own hair: <\/b><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
2) Make sure you use proper scissors. If not hair shears, make sure it’s really, really, really<\/i> sharp. Paper scissors do not cut it (pun intended). You’ll end up with more split-ends if you use any ordinary pair. *shudders*<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
4) Don’t worry, it’ll grow back. Just keep telling yourself that if things are not looking too good.<\/p>\n
5) PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!! BWAHAHAHA >:) I have a funny feeling there’ll be a part two to this!<\/p>\n
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!<\/p>\n
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