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Say goodbye to your barber
By He Jianwei (Beijing Today)
Updated: 2008-05-22 11:39 Simple styles are best for home hair cuts. "The easiest cut is one length everywhere. Working in small sections, comb the hair straight out from the scalp and hold a section smoothly between the index and middle fingrs. Measure to the desired length and carefully snip off the excess," Yansaid. This method works equally well for both men and women. The length of the chosen cut can vary from quite short to shoulder length and beyond. Another method is to lean over and comb all of the wet hair straight forward. "Smooth sections of the hair through your fingers and cut all the hair in one straight line. Work in small sections and continue from one side to the other," she said. Then, part of the hair in the middle and comb it straight down. "Run small sections of the hair between the index and middle fingers to see if there are any long pieces. If you find some, carefully sip off the excess." "For curly hair, you must be sure to cut the hair considerably longer than the desired finished length. Curls shrink up quite a bit as they dry," Lin said. To cut bangs requires some skill. "Begin with your hair parted in the center. Using the comb, take an equal amount of hair from each side of the part and comb it forward. Smooth the hair between the index and middle fingers and cut across, being carful to maintain a straight line," Yan said. For men's hair, consider using an electric hair clipper. These lightweight clippers can help you to set the blades to your desired length, ranging from completely bald to seveal inches of hair. "Just remember to keep it simple," she said. "Cutting my hair is kind of addicting. After I cut it, sometimes I feel a little bit depressed, but other times I feel proud. A bad result just motivates me to work harder the next time." |
