Have you ever cut your own hair?

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Thinking of doing so, it doesn't look too complicated and it will grow back at some point

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Yes, tons of times! It really depends on your hair texture (mine is curly/wavy and therefore hides a lot of mistakes), the kind of haircut you're going for and what methods you're going to be using, and whether or not you're okay with the fact that it will likely not be perfect.

1. I did the whole grabbing all of my hair into a ponytail at my forehead and trimming off maybe 2" (often called the unicorn cut), then pulling it all in front of my shoulders afterward and trimming the ends, and holding both sides together under my chin like a "beard" ponytail to ensure they're even for years, then went in for a haircut at one point and the stylist said I did a pretty good job and that there were only a few small spots that needed evening out. The first method (unicorn) results in face framing layers (keep in mind that the shorter you cut the ponytail, the shorter the layers will be - it's best to just do a little at a time). The second method just cuts the ends in a more rounded U-shape in the back, and I like to make sure my very ends are getting trimmed enough and staying healthy. I used to have a friend bring it all behind my shoulders and cut it straight across, but that leaves the front a bit longer, which I don't like, and I prefer a more rounded look in the back over square.

2. Point cutting is a good trick to have up your sleeve - if you want more natural looking ends or to make a piece look less choppy, point your scissors upwards into the ends and cut straight upwards into them - YouTube has many demonstrations of this. IME, more feathered ends show less mistakes than very blunt as well.

3. There are tons of tutorials all over YouTube for all kinds of different haircuts and hair types.

4. Keep in mind that the straighter your hair is, the more obvious any mistakes will be (unless you decide to curl it every day). Also, just cut a little at a time. You can always cut more, but once it's cut, you can't put it back on!

5. Be sure to use actual hair scissors, not kitchen or paper scissors! The sharper the better. Kitchen/paper scissors are not sharp enough (and in my opinion, are too big and bulky to be easy to use, especially if you want to point cut or anything like that) and will cause split ends.

6. I also personally like to cut mine dry, partially because my hair is curly/wavy and will shrink to some extent when dry, so it's easy to cut off more than I'm expecting when it's wet, and also because I feel like I get a better idea of the finished product when it's dry. I know I can't do as technical of a cut as a stylist, so I'm more concerned with it looking right once it's dry and styled. I usually like to style my hair as usual and touch it up afterward as well.

Dinklex3 · Accepted Answer

Yes, but it was terrible lmao. Had a mental breakdown, cut my hair, then my best friend had to come over and fix it 😅

I absolutely suck at that stuff though! I see so many people do their own hair and it comes out perfect.!

CheeseMonster · Accepted Answer

Yes, I cut my own hair for about a year when I was experimenting with different length mowhawk / fohawk / buzzcuts. I also did some stripes on the sides for a few months.

There is a learning curve (even more with scissors) and it takes a lot longer than having someone else do it for you. But if you're okay with it maybe turning out a lot worse and shorter than you planned, then it can be fun and you can even learn some cuts you really like (with practice).

Kaneki05 · Accepted Answer

I do it, saves me money so yeah. My hair is kinda scruffy in style on purpose anyway so one can't tell the difference, and like you said it grows back leaving any mistake undone really.
Also my hair just kinda stays the same length besides the fringes I cut so it's really not that hard.

Fashionista Amy · Accepted Answer

Cutting your own hair can be a fun experiment, but it's often trickier than it seems! If you're feeling adventurous, start with small trims to avoid any major mishaps. Remember, hair does grow back, but if you're not confident, a professional might be a safer bet for more complex styles. Good luck, and enjoy the process! ✂️💇‍♀️

Static_In_The_Attic · Answer

As for me I breakout the hair clippers every two weeks & I give myself a buzz cut.  It’s easy for me 1,2,3 & I’m done & over the years I have saved so much.

MrOracle · Answer

I have been cutting my own hair for nearly 30 years. Every 2 or sometimes 3 weeks I get out the mirror and the clippers and get 'er done. Far more efficient than paying someone else to do it and spending several hours a month on the process.

Shiprex · Answer

I have done because it's so expensive to get it here (they equalised the price of haircuts to be in line with how much women pay for their haircuts as a myth) but as a guy it's get some electric clippers and use the attachments to keep the sides and back at a reasonable level.

Staximus · Answer

I have been cutting my own hair since I started high school

DryGermanGuy · Answer

Yeah, during the Covid-19 pandemic. I looked like a grunt in Marine basic training.

Abbycado · Answer

No, never. Leave that to the professionals.

lilBigPotato · Answer

No I don't think I can do a decent job I rather pay and have someone professional so it. Maybe some small adjustments on the front could work but not everything

alice55 · Answer

Never, my mother asked me to do it to her one time and then never asked me again I couldnt' stop laughing like an idiot because I'm the worse at it and it ended being worse the more I try to get it better XD

Alwayreckles93 · Answer

Yes I am learning. I am a very spiritual person and I don't trust people taking my hair you never know. If your a Christian you will understand what I mean.

avery58 · Answer

Yeah when I was a kid. It was a complete disaster lol my parents had to take me to the barber shop to fix it

emeraldsaphire · Answer

>_< I have, I tried to give my self bangs back in middle school. The cut was awful. I still have nightmares.

Pupweb · Answer

Yes, I’ve dyed and cut it multiple times myself. I can’t always say it turns out the best, but it’s fun, and it has my own personal twist. Plus, it’s just hair it’ll always grow back.

Likes2drive · Answer

I’ve thought about it, but I wouldn’t want to mess up since it takes a few weeks before it would grow back

777GgG · Answer

If you must do it yourself start long, to can always go shorter... Just don't cut off 6 inches when you only wanted to lose 3.

katiesmuff · Answer

Well as a little girl to the horror of my mother when she saw what I had done yes. Never tried again.

Smashingdoozy · Answer

haven't cut it myself in years. Use to do the scene razor blade hair. but I have trimmed it a few times myself recently

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Its actually what I'm going to do, I've been stalling it cause I have a 75% chance of fucking it up 💀

AviatorTom · Answer

I have, occasionally, trimmed the back of my hair when it gets a bit too long, before I get a professional haircut.

Apple1996 · Answer

Yes I cut everyone's hair at my house including my own

frenchgirl123 · Answer

Just my fringe but nothing after, I'm too vain and want my hair to always look nice

DishLady · Answer

Yes, I think we all tried to at some point during the pandemic.

desidoll · Answer

Maybe the edge, nothing too detail. I wish I have the talent though.

SuperJJ · Answer

As a child I once cut my long hair. The result was cruel. It went a few months, till it was grown.

dustybiker2 · Answer

Sure. I keep it long and trim my own often. I also like the razor comb.

bolverk · Answer

Yes I've cut my own hair when I've been working overseas, I have a Remington Quick Cut just for this.

Coden7 · Answer

Just my pubic and facial hair. The ladies at Sport Clips are fun to talk to, so getting my hair cut is just one of my social stops

exitseven · Answer

I trim it when it gets scruffy but after a while I need to get it cut by a barber.

CaptainSmartass · Answer

Nope. My mum cut it during lockdown and I ended up looking like Kim Jong Un for a while... Simples...

Iron_Man · Answer

Yes I can give myself a crew cut just shave it even all around. but of course there is still hair left. I never shave it bald

Justneedtokno · Answer

Yes, I tried to trim it by myself. It actually wasn’t too bad when I went to the actual hairdresser.

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. Under Covid, only Democrat politicians were allowed to break the rules,

MikeRJ · Answer

Yes, I don't want to spend 15, 20 dollars when I can do it myself.

Anonymous · Answer

yes I do it all the time, yeah go short I totally encourage you!!

Anonymous · Answer

Nope, never, I rather leave it to the professionals.

Littleangel213 · Answer

You mean have I ever FUCKED my own hair? Yes I did

Cheerfull009 · Answer

Yes, I have haircut many times and pubic hair after two weeks

Valdemort · Answer

Yes, don't remind me. :')

whereismyjohnny · Answer

Yeah, a few times. 😅

MemeSupreme · Answer

didn't everyone as a kid lol

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Yeah a few times lol

Simslover92 · Answer

Yes and I regretted it.

NathanDavis · Answer

nope... I don't have that kind of talent

tzdc21 · Answer

Been doing it ever since lockdown.

Drumlin2001 · Answer

I have done for nearly 20years

12karen · Answer

Yes, a lot of Time

LiamJHayden · Answer

Every four to six weeks.

Osborne775 · Answer

yes but never again it looks horrible

blackeagle007 · Answer

With me…what hair? 🤣

Twalli · Answer

Not really. It's extremely hard to do.

WonderingManII · Answer

I tried that.

call_me_scar · Answer

Just my body hair

Blueeyes81 · Answer

All the time

beefcakebradybatson · Answer

What hair?

Maria0002 · Answer

Yes during lockdown.

bigjake1014 · Answer

I do it all the time

R4damancy · Answer

yea, i did.

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