Wife got her hair cut yesterday, nice short cut. Looking in the mirror this morning, she noticed a tiny spot near the back that wasn't quite even. She couldn't quite reach, so asked me to cut it. Warning Warning Warning. Seems a simple thing, but hair once cut is gone, and I didn't want that risk or responsibility. But there was no one else. So I cut, very carefully. Not enough she said. So, binding my courage to a sticking point I went at it again. "Just right," she said. "You're welcome," I sighed.
I changed my hair over the weekend and had split ends. I wanted my husband to help me trim my split ends in the back. his response was immediate: "No" i asked why (a little irritated by his answer). he simply just said it again. "No" Now i see he isnt the only one hesitant to cut their wife's hair--- you actually did it! 30 points to Gryffindor!
I trim my wife's hair every now and then. Sometimes more, depending on the meticulousness of her cut. There's no reason to fear so long as you follow a few safety protocols: 1. Hair is buoyant. You want to shoot for about 2 inches longer than the desired length to correct for any curling. 2. Don't pull the hair. Pulling the hair down only adds more recession to the actual length. Keep it flat but don't pull. 3. Wet the hair. I can't stress this enough. Wetting the hair will weigh it down and give you a better idea of where the finished product will end up. 4. Use a comb for leveling and clip along the bottom ends. But again, don't pull. 5. Remember to correct for the shape of your lady's neck and shoulders. We love the ladies for all their luscious shapes and sizes, but the hair needs to compliment that particular area. I won't get into all the possible configurations, but it's a thing. 6. Mind the contours. The center line down the back of her neck to between the shoulders is almost always going to be longer because there's more mass and weight, which lessens as you move to either side. It's a good idea to clip that part first and see how the sides fit with it. More weight means less spring back. 7. Bangs are tough. The rule of thumb is if she wants it the bangs to rest just above her eyes when dry, you should clip them toward the bottom third of the nose when wet. I recommend cutting one little piece, let it dry, see how it recedes, and go from there. 8. Be confident! Women can smell diffidence like a fart in a Fiat. If you're nervous, she'll be nervous. Act like you've been there before. 9. Don't forget to tell her how beautiful she is while you're doing it. That will mitigate any errant snips. 10. She can only see, what... 30% of her own hair? So long as you don't mess up the front, she'll never know the difference.
Dang, there are so many things I never knew. I cut the wife's hair once and I won't be asked again. For some reason, one side was over an inch shorter.
Whoops. Forgot one. This might not pertain to your case but: 11. People have asymmetric shoulders! It is very common for someone to have one shoulder an inch or more lower than the other. Tailors have to correct for this all the time by shortening one sleeve. Hair works the same way. Perfectly level shoulder length hair will often appear to be uneven. Base your lengths of the shape of the woman's shoulders, not the inherent symmetry of her hair. All things hair need to relate to the shape of the woman rocking it. And earrings. There's a whole rabbit hole on how to pair earrings with hair styles and different neck lengths.
