For the past six years I’ve been cutting my own hair, and during that time I’ve also been trying to persuade my friends to do the same. Unfortunately, no one has taken me up on this proposition. Although what’s the worst that can happen? Sure, you might screw up and look funny for a few weeks, but the trill of failure is what makes cutting your own hair fun and exciting. Luckily, the stakes aren’t that high. And should things go awry, you can buy yourself a stylish new hat or wig with the money you’ve saved.

On a side note, if you ever notice my hair to be uneven or choppy in the back, do the right thing and please let me know. It’s hard to see back there, and I must cut solely on skill and intuition.