Comments on: Frugal Confession: I Cut My Own Hair http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/ personal finance tips, tricks, and commentary Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:49:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Brandon http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-80915 Brandon Mon, 17 Sep 2007 15:53:22 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-80915 I can't believe you would need 12-15 haircuts a year. Maybe I push the limit a little, but I only get my hair cut about every 3 months minimally. I just can't see the merit of being in there every 3-4 weeks. That said, I look really bad with short hair and my hair doesn't grow too fast. The only reason I cut it when I do is because it starts curling really badly in the back and on the sides. I can’t believe you would need 12-15 haircuts a year. Maybe I push the limit a little, but I only get my hair cut about every 3 months minimally. I just can’t see the merit of being in there every 3-4 weeks.

That said, I look really bad with short hair and my hair doesn’t grow too fast. The only reason I cut it when I do is because it starts curling really badly in the back and on the sides.

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Great question : {
I’ve cut my own hair for 2 years and yep it looks great!
Have you heard of Robocut Vacuum Clippers?
I just dial in the length I want and vacuum my head.
No mess, no clippings, yes a foolproof haircut : )
take care all,
Brad

]]> By: Cindy Murphy http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-25789 Cindy Murphy Sun, 24 Sep 2006 23:37:27 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-25789 Good for you. I LOVE cutting my own hair and would recommend it to anybody, it ain't all that hard. There are plenty of nifty books you can find at the library if you doubt it, and the more you practice the better you get. I've had a good pair of shears for a long time but for the heck of it tried a pair I picked up at one of the dollar stores this last time and was amazed how sharp they were (don't know for how long but for a buck who cares). Even a slight trim you give yourself can work wonders. I get more compliments now than I ever did when I paid for haircuts. Oh, and I also smuggle in my own movie treats (peanut butter cups) and my own coffee (I'll be durned if I'll pay what they want for their coffee). Truth is, forget the movie house, I reserve movies at the library most of the time, just watched two recent ones and didn't have to wait all that long to see them. Good for you. I LOVE cutting my own hair and would recommend it to anybody, it ain’t all that hard. There are plenty of nifty books you can find at the library if you doubt it, and the more you practice the better you get. I’ve had a good pair of shears for a long time but for the heck of it tried a pair I picked up at one of the dollar stores this last time and was amazed how sharp they were (don’t know for how long but for a buck who cares). Even a slight trim you give yourself can work wonders. I get more compliments now than I ever did when I paid for haircuts.

Oh, and I also smuggle in my own movie treats (peanut butter cups) and my own coffee (I’ll be durned if I’ll pay what they want for their coffee). Truth is, forget the movie house, I reserve movies at the library most of the time, just watched two recent ones and didn’t have to wait all that long to see them.

]]> By: Activitie http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-25201 Activitie Tue, 19 Sep 2006 15:05:53 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-25201 I used to get my haircut every 2 weeks to maintain a look that didn't look like I got a haircut (ironic isn't it). Now I've decided to just let my hair grow long as it seems to be the trend with these younger kids these days. Hey maybe all of these kids are actually trying to save money...haha j/k And yes, I will eventually need to get it cut, but I think I might "cut back" to getting my haircut once a month now, it's probably less noticeable when you keep your hair longer than if you keep it shorter. hehe I used to get my haircut every 2 weeks to maintain a look that didn’t look like I got a haircut (ironic isn’t it). Now I’ve decided to just let my hair grow long as it seems to be the trend with these younger kids these days. Hey maybe all of these kids are actually trying to save money…haha j/k And yes, I will eventually need to get it cut, but I think I might “cut back” to getting my haircut once a month now, it’s probably less noticeable when you keep your hair longer than if you keep it shorter. hehe

]]> By: Carl Guild http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-23982 Carl Guild Wed, 13 Sep 2006 06:37:19 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-23982 My girlfriend cuts my hair. It has saved me tons of money and also makes her happy. It is also a cheap date.. Sometimes when she wants to go out I will ask her to stay in and cut my hair instead - She loves to do it and I love the attention - Win, win! My girlfriend cuts my hair. It has saved me tons of money and also makes her happy. It is also a cheap date.. Sometimes when she wants to go out I will ask her to stay in and cut my hair instead – She loves to do it and I love the attention – Win, win!

]]> By: Matt http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-23980 Matt Wed, 13 Sep 2006 06:20:31 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-23980 I've never cut my own hair. I've thought about it a few times, though. My last haircut was free, though...my fiancee's aunt is a retired hairdresser, and she all but insisted on doing it when we were visiting over the 4th of July. I’ve never cut my own hair. I’ve thought about it a few times, though.

My last haircut was free, though…my fiancee’s aunt is a retired hairdresser, and she all but insisted on doing it when we were visiting over the 4th of July.

]]> By: Foobarista http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-23934 Foobarista Tue, 12 Sep 2006 21:14:03 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-23934 My wife cuts my hair, and gets her hair permed in Shanghai when we go to visit the in-laws. It costs about $20-$30 there versus $100+ here. My wife cuts my hair, and gets her hair permed in Shanghai when we go to visit the in-laws. It costs about $20-$30 there versus $100+ here.

]]> By: Andrew Flusche http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-23925 Andrew Flusche Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:44:33 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-23925 I cut my own hair as well. Buzzing your head with a set of clippers is much cheaper, and (as you so aptly point out) quicker than going to the barber. When we have children, our boys will definitely get the parental buzz cut. Although, like Blaine pointed out, when they start working, they can pay for whatever cut they want. I cut my own hair as well. Buzzing your head with a set of clippers is much cheaper, and (as you so aptly point out) quicker than going to the barber. When we have children, our boys will definitely get the parental buzz cut. Although, like Blaine pointed out, when they start working, they can pay for whatever cut they want.

]]> By: FMF http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-23924 FMF Tue, 12 Sep 2006 19:35:40 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-23924 You're my hero. ;-) You’re my hero. ;-)

]]> By: Blaine Moore http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-23902 Blaine Moore Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:35:27 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-23902 They may not subject themselves to haircuts from dear old dad, but once they start working you can tell them its a cut from dad or they pay for their own hair cuts. Either way, you save the money towards your retirement. They may not subject themselves to haircuts from dear old dad, but once they start working you can tell them its a cut from dad or they pay for their own hair cuts. Either way, you save the money towards your retirement.

]]> By: surly http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/comment-page-1/#comment-23900 surly Tue, 12 Sep 2006 14:30:07 +0000 http://www.fivecentnickel.com/2006/09/12/frugal-confession-i-cut-my-own-hair/#comment-23900 I cut my own hair too. I'm young and I guess you could say a little vain. Trips to a good hairdresser would cost me 35 bones not including a tip. I have 5 weddings to go to in 4 months, and don't like showing up as a slob. That would require quite a few haircuts. Instead I bought a set of clippers for $39 and have used them ever since. 2 weddings to go and 0 haircuts to worry about and a little more pocket money. I cut my own hair too.

I’m young and I guess you could say a little vain. Trips to a good hairdresser would cost me 35 bones not including a tip.

I have 5 weddings to go to in 4 months, and don’t like showing up as a slob. That would require quite a few haircuts.

Instead I bought a set of clippers for $39 and have used them ever since. 2 weddings to go and 0 haircuts to worry about and a little more pocket money.

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