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HAIRDRESSING DVD - Tuesday 17 January 2006
We all know a haircut can be costly but Brisbane hair-dresser, Dabian Marning, has a way you can save, with a D-I-Y DVD which teaches you how to cut hair at home.
by Belinda Burrows has the story.
It's back to school time, and for parents that means books, uniforms and haircuts. "When it comes to getting the kids hair cut when you've got three at once it's quite expensive."
"Well, you don't have to pay for a haircut. There are haircuts you can do at home." You may well scoff at the idea, but hairdresser Dabian Marning swears everyone can cut basic styles, all they need is a little help getting started. That's why he's released a do-it-yourself instructional home haircut DVD. "Then comb all the hair from one side over the ears to the front towards the guideline and cut straight down towards the floor."
The DVD teaches people how to cut 18 styles, styles for children, men and women. "And they're all simplified. And there's a step-by-step guide so you can't go wrong and we've also got a technical part to show people how to use their equipment properly to give them the result they want."
According to Dabian, to make the cuts easier for people to do at home the techniques are slightly different from what hairdressers use. But in the end you'll get the same results providing, that is, you use the right tools, including comb, spray bottle, clippers and scissors, which can be bought from chemists, retail outlets or hairdressing supply stores. "Well, the tools you are going to need are professional tools. You can't just go out and get a pair of dressmaking scissors. You'll have to use professional tools."
Now, these tools can suit your budget depending on how much money you have. Like most mums, Narelle's looking for ways to cut costs, so she's willing to give home hairdressing a try. And after watching the DVD a few times, she's ready to pick up the scissors. "The step-by-step instructions are so easy to follow, really easy."
Like to trim a fringe? Firstly, separate it, then comb it down and cut straight across, avoid pulling the hair down when cutting because it'll spring up and be shorter than desired. To cut longer hair, simply comb wet hair back towards the centre of the neck, then place the comb in the hair, then cut using the comb as the guide. Brush hair back into place, then take a piece of hair from each side at the front and drag down to the centre of the chin and cut the longer piece, and then use this as the length guide to trim hair between the back of the ears to the front.
Sounds easy enough. Let's just see how our apprentice hairdresser goes cutting. And the end result for Narelle's first attempt at cutting hair, not bad at all. Says Narelle: "From watching the DVD to cutting the kids hair, it's a breeze."
And that's exactly the result Dabian was hoping to achieve, with the step-by-step home haircut DVD, which sells for $29. You can do it while you're watching it and if you do get stuck, the beauty about it is you can pause it and then go back to it. And once you've bought it, you can use it over and over again.
So, if you're looking to slice some money off your household budget, why not get the DVD which is available from www.diy.com. And, just remember, the difference between a bad and a good haircut is two weeks.
The Do It Yourself Hair DVD costs around $30 is available from www.diyhair.com or by calling 3257 0129.
Contacts
Name: Do It Yourself Hair DVDPhone: 3257 0129
Web Address: http://www.diyhair.com
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