I Trimmed it Myself

I had really been going back and forth about making an appointment for a trim. I didn't want to sit in a salon and I was afraid of the heat. I didn't think a barber would be better, because he's not used to working with longer natural hair. When I went the first time, he encouraged me to keep it short. So anyway, a lot of people on NP had been trimming their hair themselves and I decided to give it a go. I figured, I couldn't make too much of a mess and I don't wear it blown out anyway. So, if I didn't get it perfect no one would know.

I went to Sally's and bought a cheap pair of shears...$10. They can get pretty expensive, but I'm not a pro, I don't intend to do this often and I'm not rich. I contemplated trying to cut it wet, but I knew I wouldn't be able to see clearly, so I blew it out. Of course after reading all of the horror stories, I was nervous, but I blew my hair dry for 15 years before I permed it so I decided not to freak. I even increased the heat so that all sections would be equally stretched. I could definitely tell that the ends needed to go. I sectioned it off and began snipping away. I probably cut 1/4 of an inch and I think I did a pretty good job. I like the blow out with the headband better than the straight fro.

It's Definitely Growing

I need to remember to take pictures from the same angles so that the growth is evident. My napps on the sides and in the front are tighter than those in the top and the back of my head...fascinating, I tell ya. I think both of these pictures were taken after I washed it.

I checked out my fro in a 3-way mirror in a dressing room today. It definitely looks chunky. I get so inspired when I see other people's hair albums. I'm thinking about getting a trim some time this month. I'm not sure if I want to go to the barber or the salon. If I decide to go to the barber, the following conditions apply: 1) No edging up, 2) Keep it as close to even all over as possible. I'll keep thinking about it. I'd love to get it trimmed without heat, but I don't trust myself to do it. The barber may be the best bet, because he used low-medium heat.