Who Cuts Their Own Hair?

Some folks are really good at cutting their own hair. They have the right kind of scissors and they know how to angle the cuts and so forth. Keeping with the bone structure is important, I know... especially for shorter hair... but I can't do it. I've seen some folks that I know they cut their and it LOOKS like it too. I had my hair cut at one of those low rate salons.. Super Cuts... and the woman chopped me up worse than I could have done.. so it doesn't mean a professional ALWAYS does it better. I had a fit and came back another day to get someone else to fix it for free.

Layers are much easier to pull off, I've used that angle a couple of times when starting out. I have been using reverse layers the last few times. Instead of cutting the outer layers shorter, I cut the inner layers shorter and make the outer ones longer.

Well, it can't hurt to try! If you mess it up, you'll just end up paying the same amount to have it fixed ;) Best bet is to use 2 mirrors and/or a friend with a good eye to tell you how you're doing. If you really trust them, maybe they can do the back for you.

It's definitely a driving force to cutting your own hair when you have bad experiences shelling out money for someone else to mess it up. Good for you for taking control!

I always wanted curly hair! The best I get is sometimes it's really wavy. Nice that it makes it easier to successfully cut it yourself!

lol It's nice to have someone be honest. I'm lucky my boyfriend is. I'm sure he would tell me if it looked like I used a machete or lawn mower. I'm really not too particular about it looking good, as long as I don't come out looking like Einstein! :)

What a fortuitous spontaneous accident! It's really nice to have control over your own style. Or, rather, lack of control if it comes out just how you like it. Congrats on the success! And on saving the money!

LOL! That's definitely the fun in it! I'm impressed that you take that chance when your hair grows slowly. My hair grows really fast so it's easier to be brave. It is really annoying when you can't get what you want at a salon! Keep up the good work!

It's good that you at least tried doing it yourself. It's a fun experience, even feels a little adventurous. But it is a little more convenient sometimes to go to the beauty parlor, especially if you put your hair through special processes like relaxing or perming.

Yeah, a lot of professionals do their own thing instead of trying to go by their customer's wishes. You really don't need training to try out a new style. I started out by using two mirrors to see the back of my head. As I got better at it, I tried more of my own styles. Your volume issue might have to do with your shampoo, conditioner, or styling products, too. Try changing them up. Another thing that you might try is a vinegar and baking soda rinse instead of washing. That and a little vanilla is what I use on my hair now. First, rinse with vinegar and use it to scrub your scalp. This degreases and cleans your hair and scalp. It will also make a lot of loose hairs easy to comb out. Then, rub some baking soda into both hands and comb in through your hair. The baseness of the baking soda neutralizes the acidity of the vinegar and the sour odor. After applying the baking soda, rinse thoroughly. I find that it kind of bulks my hair up, too, and gives it more volume. The small amount of vanilla extract afterwards is not necessary, it is just for a pleasant odor. I only use a very small amount and apply it the same way I do the baking soda.

Oh, yeah, and like I say in a few comments down about layering...sometimes it helps to divide the layers of hair up from inner to outer layers when cutting and instead of making the outer layers shorter, make the inner layers shorter. That might give you some more volume, too.

It is a little bit difficult. When I was starting to do it myself, I didn't know how either. It was when I was a teenager the first time, and I used two mirrors, one in front and one in back, to see what I was doing. I also went really short, so I wasn't worried about it being even. I thought it looked spunky, but my dad disagreed and he sent me to the salon to have it fixed. But that didn't stop me. That experience just solidified my idea that if I messed up I could have it fixed, and I've gotten a lot better over the years.

Thanks! That used to be my favorite part of getting a cut at a salon. The shampoo was a nice, relaxing massage for my scalp and it felt so good. I actually don't even use shampoo anymore; I wash my hair with vinegar and then neutralize the sour smell with baking soda and a little bit of vanilla. I also don't wash it as often. I find that it makes my hair less dry and shinier.

Yeah, and it's a lot easier to do someone else's hair. It's good to have a professional friend, though. I had my hair cut once in high school by a friend's mom and she did a nice job. Another nice alternative for saving money, too!

That's another good way to save money! It's nice to have someone reliable to do it for you. I didn't know how when I started either, though. I just figured that if I messed up I could always go to a professional after, lol. Not that I'm suggesting you do that, but if you're in a tight spot, it's a refreshing way to think about it.

Lol! spunky :) Do you still cut your own hair?

That is a good deal. Are you from the Phillipines too?

funny that you should mention that kids do those things. I actually used to use my scissors at school to trim random hairs in 1st grade. I found out later that my teacher was concerned because I guess that it's a sign of abuse or mental disruption or something, but I just remember seeing my mother looking in her lighted vanity mirror and trimming off her split ends, so I think I was copying her. I also, a few years later, stapled my thumb with an industrial stapler at the warehouse my dad worked at when I was helping with paperwork or something.

Wow, that is a great deal! Yes, it is expensive here, one reason I like to do it myself, too.

It is fun to try! And you can always go to the salon and have it fixed if it gets messed up. Cool that you like to try new things! Go for it with the long hair!