Maria has had difficulties finding hair cutters who will cut her hair the way she likes it. She gets anxious during hair cuts, she has a hard time telling the hair cutters that what they are doing is not what she wants.

It’s a throwback of some kind to the helplessness she felt growing up. After a couple of years like this, I volunteered to give haircutting a try. I had never cut anyone’s hair in my life before, but I felt I knew what she wanted.

She didn’t want her hair curling out on the sides, she wanted it to fit alongside of her head. She was happy with my first cut, but I have improved. I cut it now when her hair is wet, and I use my own  razor to trim the hair on the back of her neck.

I go evenly along the side and around the back. It took less than ten minutes altogether. She was very happy with it, and i have to say, I am proud of myself. If there are two things i love in the world, it is learning something new and making Maria happy.

Two for two. I have to say I think it looks fine. Perhaps a new career track for me.