What do you guys think? Blowdried cut vs wet????

[tc_333]

What do you suppose is better to do when you're getting a slight cut? Is it better to cut it wet, or to cut it after being blowdried straight???????

I've decided that I want to cut my sides a couple of inches to just under the chin, and have it gradually meet the back of my hair which is just past shoulder length.

I'm thinking that if I ask the hairstylist to cut when dried, there's less likely a chance of her cutting off too much!

 

[Lindy]

My stylist cuts mine wet

, cuz supposedly you get a more precise cut on wet hair, but I do know that many AA stylists prefer to cut/trim dry hair, because that way you know exactly how much you're cutting off, whereas with wet hair, you have to factor in shrinkage.

 

[lonei]

I cut wet, theres more precision but if you dont trust the person, maybe you should cut dry. I just hate the sound of the scissors on dry hair

 

[KinksnCurlz]

I'd rather get my hair trimmed/cut while it is blowdried straight, that way, I know exactly how much i am losing

. When my hair is wet, it's longer than when it is dry. (thanks to a certain someone on this forum who pointed out my hair has elasticity

)
I noticed that whenever I was getting my layered cut (really short) my stylist did it on blowdried hair so she'd be able to see exactly how short it would b before she cut it.

 

[Karonica]

Mine are usually done wet by the stylists. I've come to like this method too. Definitely more precision like lonei said.

 

[Lindy]

I like the precision of a wet cut too, but it's always an unpleasant surprise when your hair dries and you realize that your "dusting" was a full-blown trim!!

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

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CaramelHonee said:
I'd rather get my hair trimmed/cut while it is blowdried straight, that way, I know exactly how much i am losing

. When my hair is wet, it's longer than when it is dry. (thanks to a certain someone on this forum who pointed out my hair has elasticity

)
I noticed that whenever I was getting my layered cut (really short) my stylist did it on blowdried hair so she'd be able to see exactly how short it would b before she cut it.

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Hmm... I'm gonna have to agree w/CH. I once had my hair cut wet many moons ago when I got my very first perm and it came out well, but she just made a blunt cut all around. No layers or anything fancy so no margin for error. I would never have my hair cut/trimmed while wet now for the same reason CaramelHonee stated: I need to know exactly how much is coming off and it's much easier (my opinion) to go back and re-judge by the way it's laying, then re-cut if needed.

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

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Lindy said:
I like the precision of a wet cut too, but it's always an unpleasant surprise when your hair dries and you realize that your "dusting" was a full-blown trim!!

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LOL... Oh, my!

 

[Tracy]

If the person is new I do it dry. If I trust them I do it wet - I think the cut is sharper that way....

 

[SoniT]

My stylist cuts my hair while it's dry.

 

[Allandra]

Re: What do you guys think? Blowdried cut vs wet????

My stylist trims my hair while it's dry.

 

[Cat_Eyed_Cutie]

Re: What do you guys think? Blowdried cut vs wet????

My stylist cuts on dry hair...she's the first stylist I've had that doesn't cut hair when wet and I prefer it....not sure why, but I do.

 

[divacurl2004]

my styist cuts mine dry too. i believe you can see spilt ends better when hair is dry.

 

[alliyah4eva203]

i prefer dry cuts/trims.

 

[sweetcocoa]

I prefer (and request) dry cuts and trims....I can see the true length that way...instead of being surprised after it dries...and I don't like it...(like when it's cut while wet).

 

[bimbabe]

I agree with the dry cuts- no suprises

 

[tc_333]

Thanks Ladies,

I guess that what I'm afraid of, the stylist cutting too much. I usually get a trim twice a year, and the last time she cut it it looked exactly the length it was when she cut it 6 months prior!

So, I will request that she cut it after blowdrying my hair; thanks so much for the replies!!!

T

 

[Karonica]

And take a pocket knife to be on the safe side. That oughta scare her.

 

[Dolce_Dawn]

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Karonica said:
And take a pocket knife to be on the safe side. That oughta scare her.

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LOL