On 7/25/2015 1:07 AM, Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "jmcquown" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 7/22/2015 11:27 PM, Doris Night wrote:
>>> On Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:05:39 -0400, jmcquown >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> It's not anyone on RFC's fault you don't know how to trim your bangs.
>>>> Sounds to me like you cut them off in a fit of pique. It wouldn't
>>>> surprise me.
>>>
>>> I've always cut my bangs myself (back in the days when I had bangs -
>>> I'm trying to get my hair all the same length, now).
>>>
>>> The easiest way to make sure you don't cut them too short is to lay a
>>> strip of tape across them and cut underneath.
>>>
>>> Doris
>>>
>> Growing out bangs... I remember those days. I've given up trying.
>>
>> I don't know about using tape to trim them. What kind of tape?
>>
>> I comb my wet bangs down in front of my forehead. I gather them
>> together and twist them with my fingers. I hold the wet bangs and cut
>> just below my fingers. Comb them out, fluff them with a comb. They
>> come out sort of feathered and framing the face. Certainly not
>> professional but I don't really care. I'm not trying to impress
>> anyone. I am also not going to pay someone $20 to do the exact same
>> thing for me in some shop.
>
> Your shop charges that much for a bang trim? They're often free here.
> My hairdresser only charges $5 for just the bangs.

My hair is long and straight and yes, they charge $20 just to cut an
inch off the bottom. Maybe they throw in the "trim your bangs" thing.
That's why I don't bother with a hairdresser.

Jill