I bought the earlier edition years ago when it first came out. Alas, it got “lost” (actually, I probably sold it at a garage sale somewhere along the line). When I saw it again but this time in the revised edition, I had to get it again, and the price is certainly right. The approach here is very simple and a bit more fearless (not so many fussy partings of the hair), more that you use your fingers as you go gently around your head and a good pair of scissors and take your time. Truly, with this attitude, you can get the job done pretty well, and it’s actually fun. The drawings are many and simple and very nicely done. Though this revised edition is dated 1983, the styles are pretty basic and right on time. I’d buy this book before the “Haircuts for Dummies” one, hands down.
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By how_to
– November 5, 2009
I got this book hoping to learn some tips on cutting my husband and child’s hair. The book’s layout is not so good with illustrations going in two different directions, gets a little distracting. The spiral bound is helpful as you can set the book up to read while cutting. This book is mainly for what it’s title reads ” How to Cut Your Own Hair” but I was hoping the “Anyone Eles’s” would be more detailed as well. I was hoping to learn more about male child haircuts (which only had one) and the proper way to fade a buzzcut which was not covered. The simple tips for using styling tools were also not so great. So basically, just not what I personally was looking for but I do recommend this book to females looking to cut thier own hair as they will get more use of this book than others.
Really good for those who have never cut hair before. The 15 haircuts include men’s, women’s and boy/girl cuts, not so much different styles. There are some easy solutions if you’re not super picky about hair. Just make sure you don’t cut it too short to begin with, so you have room for corrections.
I am very particular about my hair cuts, in all my life (late 30′s) I’ve only been truly happy w/2 of my hair dressers. Both of those were Vidal Sassoon trained. Even though I’m particular about hair cuts, I don’t like to spend time styling my hair, it bores me and makes my arms hurt to hold them up so long! So since I moved to a small city where I don’t know who to go to and have already had three hair cuts I didn’t love and since money is tight I decided to try the methods in this book and all I can say is I’m happy. I have fine thin, very long hair in layers and wispy bangs. Just long feminine hair with layers for fullness and I was able to achieve that effect with the very simple twist and cut methods in this book. I bought the cutting shears at TJ Maxx for $10 and the other stuff at Target and I was set. I could have done without the book but the very good illustrations and explanations gave me confidence. I think my hair looks fine and my husband liked it too. It’s not as well done as when I went to my sassoon trained stylist but since she’s far away now, and I never liked her manner anyway, this will do for me. I like feeling self sufficient and the book paid for itself already.
Whoever came up with the idea for this book should be at the Treasury Department in Washington, blowing-out money saving ideas like mad. I’m fussy about my hair, which is pretty contrary, but my economic situation persuaded me that the book was a lot less than one of my $85 custom-cuts. It’s a little like applying mascara the first time, or rolling your hair onto curlers, but once you get the syncopation you’ll be able to cut your hair while you’re driving to work !! But PLEASE DON’T !! Another benefit is that today so many styles are virtually identical. Cut your hair, your girlfriend’s,your family’s, and you will each have unique, totally personal hair.
I had high expectations for this book as I wanted a self help remedy to repair the last few bad haircuts that were overpriced for the finished look. This book attempts to cover several areas in a glossed over fashion, with minimal benefit. The layout is cute for a teenager which is probably their target audience. As an example, they suggest putting your hair in a rubber band on top of your head and cutting it across-well, to be honest when I was 14 yrs. old and wanted a shag styled haircut, I did exactly that. While okay to do then, now that I’m a few decades older, I desire a “real” haircut. You know the type where your hair is sectioned off and the sides actually match. There is a brief example showing how to this, but not enough detail or style selection for my tastes.
The PCOS Protection Plan is geared towards women who have already been diagnosed with the syndrome and are looking for information about diet and lifestyle changes that can help them manage their symptoms and reduce their risk of future serious health problems. Very little background information about PCOS is provided.
Part One covers the health risks associated with PCOS (diabetes, obesity, heart disease, hypertension, etc.). Causes, risk factors, and warnings signs are discussed. Part Two covers the protection plan: diet and lifestyle changes that can help reduce and control symptoms and future health risks. Part Three covers motivation, medications and alternative therapies, and continuing research. Part Four offers PCOS-friendly recipes. There is also a glossary, extensive lists for resources and further reading, and a good index.
I have just finished reading a copy of this book from the library but I plan to buy it because it will be a very useful resource to have around. I have not yet discussed the protection plan with my doctor, but it does seem quite sound. Some of the advice (eat fewer processed foods, drink more water, etc.) is information that I already knew and have been trying to put into practice. But there is a lot of information that I didn’t know (especially regarding how the body processes food and the benefits and dangers of many different nutrients and substances) and the plans for implementing changes and staying motivated are very inspiring to me.
I was diagnosed two years ago, when I was having fertility problems. But I am not overweight and not insulin resistant. Nevertheless, having a plan to follow is very comforting to me in reducing my health risks in the future and doing what I can to minimize my symptoms.
The authors reiterate the same advice that every PCOS sufferer already knows, but they spice it up with a liberal dose of fear mongering. The tone is smug and self-congratulatory and they’re basically recycling older books in a new package.
I suggest learning the basics of PCOS online after you are diagnosed and then reading this book to get more information. It is an excellent resource for a woman with PCOS and their loved ones. I have PCOS and I let my fiancee read it as well so he could understand the syndrome. I learned a lot, including the best diet to prevent a lot of the complications that come with and can arise from PCOS. It is a very comprehensive book and it covers all of the topics you will need to know after receiving a diagnosis of PCOS.
This book is great for someone who never picked up a scissor to cut bangs. This was really basic. Use this book for your younger kids only. The older kids would want something more stylish. Don’t attempt it on your husband.
The Four Most Common Haircuts That Anyone Can Master
I was given this book as a gift. It turns out that it was a very money saving tool. This book is very easy to follow. I especially was interested in the chapter on using hair clippers.
The pages of this book lay flat, which makes it much easier to follow the instructions while actually using the clippers. It repeats the important steps on each page, so that you are not constantly turning back pages. The print is large enough to see while it sits on the counter.
I started out using the larger guard as recommended , to get the feel of how much hair was being removed. This gave me the confidence to go to the next smaller size, etc. until I accomplished my finished cut. I now use the clippers with ease, and my family members are very satisfied.
Kathleen Scozzari
I used the instructions to cut my husband’s hair and he loves it! The binding on the book is so helpful so you can refer to instructions while cutting.
I have several friends who are stay at home moms and also home school. This book gives great instructions on how to save a little extra money while spiffing the kids up!
Thought I was just going to be able to cut my family’s hair, but using the techniques on my own hair was just as easy! We haven’t paid for a haircut in over a year, I figure we’ve saved over $200 dollars so far.
This book takes the mystery out of cutting hair. As other reviews have noted, it is especially good for learning how to cut your children’s hair. Doing so will save you a ton of money in the long run. There are many photos and plenty of simple instructions that make it easy for anyone to learn. Who knows – this may inspire you to become a stylist yourself!