Shearing time!
By Fleur
@Fleura (34927)
United Kingdom
April 9, 2022 3:15am CST
No not on the sheep farm, but here in the kitchen - everyone wants a hair trim before the holidays.
Many years ago my partner bought a hair clipping machine because he realised that after a couple of visits to the barbers, he had already spent more than the cost of the clippers and since he just wanted a basic all-over trim, it didn’t require a lot of skill. So I’ve been giving him a regular shearing for about 15 years.
I normally trimmed the girls’ hair as well, but since they both had long hair that just meant tidying up the ends with scissors.
But then in the Covid lockdown, they both fancied trying something more adventurous, and it was a great time to experiment because nobody would know if it all went horribly wrong!
So Big One opted for a pixie cut while Little One went for an undercut. And rather surprisingly, they both trusted me to have a go with the clippers.
The results were surprisingly good and so we’ve carried on for the two years since then, and both girls have received compliments on their hair styles!
So yesterday evening we got the clippers out and tidied everyone up.
That just left me, but I have long hair and I just trim the ends with scissors. I haven’t tried giving myself a clip yet!
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9 responses
@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
9 Apr 22
Good job. I cut my hair since 1999, after my hairdresser left, I was tried to explain what I wanted and never to get the right cut. Two years ago I went for a shorter cut that I like a lot. Working on your own hair is not always easy, but I have the habit now. I also cut my husband's hair.3 people like this
@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
12 Apr 22
Way to go ! You are very skillful in trim now.Especially during the epidemic,you get a chance to give full play to your skill.
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@xFiacre (14782)
• Ireland
9 Apr 22
@fleura I paid £17 for my last trim. £17, I tell you. My wife would happily oblige but I can’t sit still for the time it would take her. But £17 for a man’s haircut! And he didn’t even use any “product” on it, and it only took 10 minutes. £17!!!
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@moirai (2948)
• Philippines
9 Apr 22
I generally don't care if I look weird. Haha! 
So, even before the pandemic, I've been cutting my own hair. But, yeah, mostly it's just trimming the ends... And I usually wear my hair in a pony so... somehow it's ok if the ends aren't that straight. 
So, even before the pandemic, I've been cutting my own hair. But, yeah, mostly it's just trimming the ends... And I usually wear my hair in a pony so... somehow it's ok if the ends aren't that straight. 1 person likes this
