(01-23-2012, 09:17 PM)aries2004 Wrote: Thanks everyone,

Yeah I guess my sides too thin and I probably overcut so it looks imperfect. But no drama, I can grow the side hair later on

Today I went outside and nobody notice my hair. Just look normal. I'm so glad. However, up till now, I haven't met my friends. Although they will be fine with it (or maybe don't really care), I'm still nervous.

Hey Aries,

First off, let me say that as a first attachment, and DIY cut-in, it's an amazing job.

As critiques go, I'd agree w/ Paul, Eric and Andrei ... maybe a slight color disparity, but it's hard to tell if the sides and back are lighter, or if they just look that way because more scalp is showing through. And generally, if there is a slight color mismatch, it's more natural to have the top lighter than your growing hair, rather than the other way around. So maybe darken your own, and/or grow out the sides a bit.

And yes, if something caught my eye, it is more to do w/ the haircut than the piece ... like that side shot around the ear ... probably a slip w/ the cutter, nothing to do w/ the piece at all.

So for the cut, it looks a bit choppy and unfinished, but that is actually a pretty hip style these days. If you did that good of a job on the first try, you'll definitely improve quickly ... I think you'd do well to get yourself a pair of thinning shears and/or a razor comb, do the "broad strokes" w/ the flowbee, and tweak the blend points w/ the hand tools. It's high art, to be sure ... even professional stylists have trouble cutting their own hair.

And I agree that initial nervousness is tough ... and it's why I think attitude is so important in wearing successfully. When we're nervous, I think there is something in our body language, eye contact, etc. that puts people's "radar" up ... they can feel it. This may cause lingering looks, or maybe even just the PERCEPTION that people are looking. As you improve your skill, you are simultaneously adjusting to the idea of wearing, and you begin to relax ... and everyone around you will as well.

If someone notices your hair, you can tell by darting upward glances, above your line of sight. People you're close to may do this just because they know your hair looks different ... it doesn't mean it looks bad or obvious. If I notice these upward glances when talking to a stranger, that is the only time I decide something may be off or needs improvement.

Nice work ... carry on

~FB