I've let DH cut my fringe <cries a lot>

[SayMama]

Just that really

Decided my 'side swept' fringe was rubbish (it was) so I watched some YouTube tutorials and had a go at a blunt fringe. It looked ok at first, a teeny bit too long because I was doing it grafually. Then DH pipes up that he'll help me.

Honest to God, he looked me deep in the eyes and said 'trust me, it'll be fine'

It's not fine. It's too short. It's very wonky. I'm really upset. He's upset because I'm upset.

I know you're going to tell me to go to the hairdressers but the reason I didn't go in the first place is I hate to! The last time I went to one (about 8 weeks ago) she actually sneered at me because I said I don't have much money and tend to do it myself

[TSSDNCOP]

Not too bad at all. Was expecting a lot worse.

[SayMama]

Thank you! It's still wonky but hopefully as people have said in a week or so I'll be able to sort it! And yes, absolutely mad to let DH near it. I've just remembered I dunched the car last week, I asked DH if this was his revenge!!

[cocolepew]

It's fine!! I was expecting it to be waaaay shorter.

[MrsMangoBiscuit]

Ooh, I actually really like it. I was expecting something a lot shorter, and properly wonky. It's not wonky at all, it's choppy, and a lovely length. I like it. :)

[dozily]

It looks fine! I actually like the length - I'm not really a fan fringes that cover your eyebrows.

[CatelynStark]

My lovely friend owns a salon near the West Road. She's absolutely lovely and does beautiful work for very reasonable prices. PM me if you'd like the details.

[HoneyDragon]

That's fine. You can always point cut into it to even it up if its othering you

[DrGoogleWillSeeYouNow]

I think it looks ok, I was expecting some tufts of hair sticking up at the top of your forehead .

[Crunchymunchyhoneycakes]

You're

[Crunchymunchyhoneycakes]

It looks fine I think. I think your mental to let your husband cut your hair though

[SayMama]

P.S. Sorry for the up the nose shot, it's the best I could do!!

[SayMama]

Thank you for all the replies! I washed it again this morning and it doesn't look quite as bad. But I need honest opinions! I've uploaded a picture, please tell me how awful it is! I know it's still wonky, but can I get away without pinning it?

[Almostfifty]

In future, should anyone need to cut their fringe, do it in sections diagonally up the way, so it's layered, then it doesn't look as wonky if it goes wrong.

[juneybean]

I always remember from Sabrina the Teenage Witch... hair grows

[JazzDalek]

I butchered my own fringe a couple of weeks ago. Way too short. It looks fine now - they really do grow out quickly! Chin up!

[HoneyDragon]

My Dad this to my Mum. She almost forgiven him now, 45 years later

I cut my own fringe and hair. It's a lot easier doing it to yourself than someone else.

[sillymillyb]

ooh ceecee please would you pm me her details? I love the people i have recommended above but getting a babysitter is like gold dust and I'd rather child free time to sleep than get my hair done

[CeeceeBloomingdale]

There are loads of good hairdressers in Newcastle but I never have childfree time to visit them anymore so I use a mobile hairdresser (she's young and used to work in a city centre salon so not a touch of the old lady about her). It's £17 for a cut and dry (I wash my own hair for her coming)

[sillymillyb]

Im in Newcastle and my local salon are cheap and wonderful! She used to be based in the city centre but wanted a better work / life balance so now has a smaller salon closer to home. I can pm you details if you like? I've just checked their fb page and a cut and blow dry is £17.95!

[landofsoapandglory]

I have a fringe that I trimmed myself 2 weeks ago. I did OK, for a change, but it needs doing again now. Fringes grow surprisingly quickly, by this time next week it will be the right length.

I feel your pain about the hairdressers. I had one who I was happyish with, but then she took on a younger girl about a year ago. I let her do my hair and she was brilliant, she changed the colour of my highlights because she felt a slightly different colour would suit me better, she cut it slightly differently and it was easier to do, it was just fab. She has just left to have a baby, her replacement is crap.. They have another salon so I am going to try the person who does my DC's hair but I am really nervous about going so keep putting off making the appointment!

[Annianni]

I have a huge blunt fringe and it gets trimmed every 3 weeks without fail, or I can't see.

Give it a few days and it won't seem as bad, honestly it will grow that quick.

Don't cry. Don't let your dh near you again with scissors either.

Give it a week of being clipped back then have a wander round your local hairdressers, even just look through the windows and look for a friendly face.

Good luck :)

[Juneywoony]

Sorry to hear of your experience, I quite often get my DH to trim my hair although last couple of times he hasn't been so great.. but luckily I don't have a fringe so not too bad. Decided to treat myself to the hairdressers last time but as usual she cut way too much off.......why do they do that when you tell them exactly how much you want off!

That Crea Clip looks brilliant think I may invest in one of those!

[ballroomblitz]

If you ever decide to pick up the scissors again my hairdresser friend told me to twist the fringe then cut up the way with the scissors, not across. I do it all the time as I hate the hairdressers so only go about three times a year.

Most hairdressers do one free fringe upkeep inbetween cuts. Round here they do anyway.

[SundaySimmons]

In future use a crea clip.

creaclip.co.uk/

You can get them cheaper on ebay but I posted the website so you can see how it works. It's absolutely brilliant.

[soaccidentprone]

Yes, a bargain. I used to go to Toni and guy, but when it went above 40.00 I found somewhere else.

Sweep your fringe to the side, buy some pretty slides or clips, in a couple of weeks it'll looks loads better.

Just don't let your dh near your hair again with scissors